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Funeral directors in North Petherton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in North Petherton, Somerset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in North Petherton, and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sedgemoor Crematorium, 6.9 miles away. Deaths in North Petherton are registered with Somerset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near North Petherton

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 North Petherton

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
Wallace Stuart Lady Funeral Directors0.1 miles£2,485£1,075
Taunton Funeral Service (price list 2021)6.4 miles£2,250£1,531
Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors9.0 miles£2,500£1,425
Richard Marsh Funeral Services9.1 miles£2,775£1,700
Macbeth Funeral Services (price list 2024)10.1 miles£2,590£1,599
Burnham Funeral Services10.1 miles£2,775£1,700
A.J. Wakely & Sons12.2 miles£3,040£2,150

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Crematoria near North Petherton

Cemeteries in and near North Petherton

Natural & woodland burial near North Petherton

Faith & cultural funerals in North Petherton

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 2.8 miles — Moorland Road, Sydenham, Bridgwater, TA6 4JS

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in North Petherton: 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 Somerset 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in North Petherton

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 North Petherton?
We list 1 funeral director based in North Petherton, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to North Petherton?
The nearest crematorium to North Petherton is Sedgemoor Crematorium, about 6.9 miles from the town centre. Taunton Crematorium (7.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in North Petherton?
Contact Somerset 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 North Petherton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near North Petherton is £2,485 (funeral director’s charges only) at Wallace Stuart Lady Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Sedgemoor 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 Somerset are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in North Petherton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near North Petherton 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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