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Funeral directors in Paignton

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Paignton, and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Torquay Crematorium, 3.4 miles away. Deaths in Paignton are registered with Torbay register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Paignton

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Paignton

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
Maunders Funeral Service0.4 miles£2,810£2,050
Torbay & District Funeral Service3.5 miles£2,810£2,050
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service3.8 miles£2,480£1,850
Christophers' Family Funerals7.0 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service8.1 miles£1,895—
Christophers' Family Funerals10.1 miles£2,495.01£1,425
J H Way Funeral Services10.7 miles£2,810£2,050
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors11.8 miles£2,495£1,545
Otter Valley Funerals14.3 miles£2,650£1,395
Exeter & District Funeral Service19.0 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons19.0 miles£3,110£1,950

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Crematoria near Paignton

Cemeteries in and near Paignton

Natural & woodland burial near Paignton

Faith & cultural funerals in Paignton

Places of worship near Paignton — 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 (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 →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Paignton?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Paignton, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Paignton?
The nearest crematorium to Paignton is Torquay Crematorium, about 3.4 miles from the town centre. Exeter & Devon Crematorium (18.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Paignton?
Contact Torbay 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 Paignton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Paignton 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 Torbay are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Paignton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Paignton 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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