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Funeral directors in Market Drayton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Market Drayton, Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Market Drayton, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Crewe Crematorium, 13.9 miles away. Deaths in Market Drayton are registered with Shropshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Market Drayton

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Market Drayton

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Rolfe's Funeral Service8.9 miles£2,175—
Graham Tresidder & Son11.2 miles—£1,900
Graham Tresidder and Son12.0 miles—£1,900
Hiltons12.7 miles£2,150—
Joseph O'Connell Funeral Services13.0 miles£2,710£2,050
Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors14.0 miles£1,547£1,250
Isobel Whittaker Funeral Services14.2 miles£2,180£1,200
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd14.7 miles—£2,295

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Crematoria near Market Drayton

Cemeteries in and near Market Drayton

Natural & woodland burial near Market Drayton

Faith & cultural funerals in Market Drayton

Places of worship near Market Drayton — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Market Drayton: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Shropshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Shropshire Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Market Drayton

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Market Drayton?
We list 1 funeral director based in Market Drayton, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Market Drayton?
The nearest crematorium to Market Drayton is Crewe Crematorium, about 13.9 miles from the town centre. Newcastle Crematorium (14.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Market Drayton?
Contact Shropshire register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Market Drayton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Market Drayton is £1,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,080 at Crewe Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Shropshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Market Drayton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Market Drayton offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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