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Funeral directors in North Tawton

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

There is no funeral director listed in North Tawton itself, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 18.2 miles away. Deaths in North Tawton are registered with West Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near North Tawton

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 Tawton

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
A White & Sons10.5 miles—£1,680
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors17.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Walter H. Squires & Son17.8 miles£2,795£1,775
Walter C Parsons17.8 miles£3,110£1,950
Exeter & District Funeral Service17.8 miles£2,910£2,050
Countryside Funerals19.3 miles£2,275£1,375
Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors (price list 2024)20.0 miles£1,896£850
Christophers' Family Funerals20.5 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Padfields20.9 miles£1,950£1,350
R.P. Byrom & Son20.9 miles£2,195£1,295

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Crematoria near North Tawton

Cemeteries in and near North Tawton

Natural & woodland burial near North Tawton

Faith & cultural funerals in North Tawton

Places of worship near North Tawton — 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 (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (1 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 →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 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 North Tawton: 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 West Devon 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 North Tawton

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 Tawton?
We list 0 funeral directors based in North Tawton, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to North Tawton?
The nearest crematorium to North Tawton is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, about 18.2 miles from the town centre. North Devon Crematorium (20.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in North Tawton?
Contact West Devon 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 Tawton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near North Tawton is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Padfields; add the crematorium fee — £1,350 at Exeter & Devon 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 West Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in North Tawton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near North Tawton 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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