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Funeral directors in New Forest

There are 19 funeral directors in New Forest, including 3 Co-op, co-operative or Dignity branches. The nearest crematorium is New Forest Crematorium, about 6.4 miles from the centre of the area. Deaths here are registered with New Forest register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

All funeral directors in New Forest

Sorted by distance from the centre of New Forest. We never rank by payment. Data checked September 2026.

Crematoria near New Forest

Cemeteries in New Forest

When someone dies in New Forest

  1. Get the death confirmed — call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 if it was expected, or 999 if it was sudden.
  2. Register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register · New Forest Council bereavement services.
  3. Compare two or three funeral directors above and ask for their standardised price lists.

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Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in New Forest?
We list 19 funeral directors in New Forest.
Which crematorium is nearest to New Forest?
New Forest Crematorium (6.4 miles) and Test Valley crematorium (8.8 miles).
How much does a funeral cost in New Forest?
Compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists. National averages (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026): direct cremation £1,628, simple funeral £3,828.

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