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Funeral directors in Monmouth

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Monmouth (Trefynwy), Monmouthshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Monmouth, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gwent Crematorium, 15.6 miles away. Deaths in Monmouth are registered with Monmouthshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Monmouth

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Monmouth

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
Ernest Heal and Sons0.1 miles£2,860£1,790
Gordon Blake9.3 miles£2,860£1,790
Abbotsfield and Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors9.4 miles£3,445£2,050
Julian Tooley (price list 2024)13.2 miles£3,270£1,682
Thomas J Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors13.5 miles£2,495£1,645
Ian Watts and Son Funeral Directors15.5 miles£2,425£1,550
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors16.1 miles£3,445£2,050
Arthur Peake and Sons16.4 miles£2,295£1,520
Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors17.2 miles£2,695£1,745
Dursley Funeral Directors17.8 miles£2,995£1,645

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Crematoria near Monmouth

Cemeteries in and near Monmouth

Natural & woodland burial near Monmouth

Faith & cultural funerals in Monmouth

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

Catholic churches (3 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Monmouth: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 Wales. 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 Monmouthshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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.

In Wales you can register a death and hold ceremonies in Welsh or English.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Monmouth

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 Monmouth?
We list 1 funeral director based in Monmouth, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Monmouth?
The nearest crematorium to Monmouth is Gwent Crematorium, about 15.6 miles from the town centre. Langstone Vale Crematorium (16.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Monmouth?
Contact Monmouthshire 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 Monmouth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Monmouth is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at Arthur Peake and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £949 at Gwent 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 Monmouthshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Monmouth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Monmouth 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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