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Funeral directors in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Newcastle Crematorium, 2.2 miles away. Deaths in Newcastle-under-Lyme are registered with Newcastle-under-Lyme register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Newcastle-under-Lyme

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 Newcastle-under-Lyme

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
Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors1.0 mile£1,547£1,250
Tudor-Davies Funeral Services2.5 miles£1,581—
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors7.7 miles£2,495£1,645
Isobel Whittaker Funeral Services8.8 miles£2,180£1,200
J P Keates and Son9.9 miles£2,255£2,380
Joseph O'Connell Funeral Services10.4 miles£2,710£2,050

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Crematoria near Newcastle-under-Lyme

Cemeteries in and near Newcastle-under-Lyme

Natural & woodland burial near Newcastle-under-Lyme

Faith & cultural funerals in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Places of worship near Newcastle-under-Lyme — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (4 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Newcastle-under-Lyme: find a church in Newcastle-under-Lyme for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Newcastle-under-Lyme: 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme

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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The nearest crematorium to Newcastle-under-Lyme is Newcastle Crematorium, about 2.2 miles from the town centre. Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium (4.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Contact Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Newcastle-under-Lyme is £1,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £990 at Newcastle 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Newcastle-under-Lyme 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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