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Funeral directors in Newton Abbot

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Newton Abbot, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Newton Abbot, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Torquay Crematorium, 4.1 miles away. Deaths in Newton Abbot are registered with Teignbridge register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Newton Abbot

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 Newton Abbot

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
Christophers' Family Funerals0.4 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service5.2 miles£1,895—
Torbay & District Funeral Service5.2 miles£2,810£2,050
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors5.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Christophers' Family Funerals6.5 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Maunders Funeral Service6.6 miles£2,810£2,050
J H Way Funeral Services7.1 miles£2,810£2,050
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service10.4 miles£2,480£1,850
Otter Valley Funerals10.8 miles£2,650£1,395
Exeter & District Funeral Service13.2 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons13.2 miles£3,110£1,950

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Crematoria near Newton Abbot

Cemeteries in and near Newton Abbot

Natural & woodland burial near Newton Abbot

Faith & cultural funerals in Newton Abbot

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Newton Abbot: 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 Teignbridge 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.

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Funeral costs in Newton Abbot

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 Newton Abbot?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Newton Abbot, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Newton Abbot?
The nearest crematorium to Newton Abbot is Torquay Crematorium, about 4.1 miles from the town centre. Exeter & Devon Crematorium (13.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Newton Abbot?
Contact Teignbridge 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 Newton Abbot?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Newton Abbot is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,495 at Torquay 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 Teignbridge are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Newton Abbot?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Newton Abbot 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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