Peakes of Tolcarne
1.1 milesPenzance, TR18 5GA
Funeral directors in Penzance
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Penzance (Pennsans), Cornwall, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There is 1 funeral director based in Penzance, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Penmount Crematorium, 24.4 miles away. Deaths in Penzance are registered with Cornwall register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.
Funeral directors in and near Penzance
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
W,C.Mathews & Son Funeral Director
6.1 milesSt Just, TR19 7QY
Paul Sherris Funerals
6.9 milesWest Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4JZ
Saints Funeral Services
6.9 milesBarnoon Chapel, Clodgy View W, St Ives, TR26 1JG
£1,645 direct cremation from their price list
W J Winn Funeral Directors
7.4 miles69 Fore St, Hayle, TR27 4DX
£2,295 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
F.E. Strike and Sons Private Chapel of Rest
10.0 milesPorthleven, TR13 9LT
Porthleven, TR13 9HP
David Hendy Funeral Services
11.8 milesCamborne, TR14 7NW
£2,486 attended funeral from their price list
Colin Mathews Funerals
11.9 miles2 Race Court, Race Farm, Camborne, TR14 0PU
£2,595 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Colin Matthews Funeral Directors
12.1 milesCamborne, TR14 7DD
£2,595 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
The Co-operative Funeralcare
12.2 miles1 College Street, Camborne, TR14 7JU
Co-op Funeralcare
Retallack Bros
12.4 milesCamborne, TR14 8AA
R.E. Tonkin and Son Funeral Directors
14.5 milesLender Ln, Helston, TR12 7HW
£2,781 attended funeral £1,920 direct cremation from their price list
Tranquility Independent Funeral Services
15.7 milesUnit 5 Jacquemand Ind Est, New Portreath Road, Redruth, TR16 4QQ
Redruth Funeralcare
15.8 milesFore Street, Redruth, TR15 2AA
Co-op Funeralcare
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Colin Matthews
15.8 milesRedruth, TR16 4HJ
Cornwall Funeral Services
15.9 milesHigher Fore St, Redruth, TR15 2AR
Penryn & Falmouth Funeral Directors
18.6 miles50 Kernick Road, Penryn, TR10 9DQ
Kingsley Tresidder Funeral Service
18.9 milesMill Stream Funeral Home, Mill Yard, Ponsanooth, TR3 7EF, Truro, TR3 7EF
D A Lovering Funeral Directors
19.6 milesBeacon Road, St Agnes, TR5 0NF
Carveth Funeral Directors
19.7 milesStation Road, Goonbell, Saint Agnes, TR5 0PQ
T Cooke Funeral Directors
20.6 miles4 Quarry Hill, Falmouth, TR11 2BP
£2,395 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
WJ Angove & Son
20.7 milesFalmouth, TR11 3AU
£2,395 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
John Nicholls
23.0 milesCornwall, TR6 0BJ
W. J. Beswetherick & Son Ltd
23.6 milesCentral House, Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ
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Co-op Funeralcare
23.7 milesSt Clement St, Truro, TR1 1EQ
Co-op Funeralcare
Compare funeral director prices near Penzance
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 director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Funeral Services | 6.9 miles | — | £1,645 |
| W J Winn Funeral Directors | 7.4 miles | £2,295 | £1,545 |
| David Hendy Funeral Services | 11.8 miles | £2,486 | — |
| Colin Mathews Funerals | 11.9 miles | £2,595 | £1,545 |
| Colin Matthews Funeral Directors | 12.1 miles | £2,595 | £1,545 |
| R.E. Tonkin and Son Funeral Directors | 14.5 miles | £2,781 | £1,920 |
| T Cooke Funeral Directors | 20.6 miles | £2,395 | £1,545 |
| WJ Angove & Son | 20.7 miles | £2,395 | £1,545 |
Always confirm current prices. Funeral director prices across the UK →
Crematoria near Penzance
Penmount Crematorium
24.4 milesTruro, TR4 9AD
Standard cremation fee £1,259 (2026/27)
Cemeteries in and near Penzance
- Penzance Cemetery · 0.6 miles
- St Hilary Cemetery · 4.8 miles
- Longstone Cemetery · 5.9 miles
- Bosavarn Cemetery · 6.2 miles
- Quaker Burial Ground · 6.4 miles
- St Just · 6.4 miles
- Barnoon Cemetery · 6.9 miles
- Germoe Cemetery · 7.0 miles
Natural & woodland burial near Penzance
Penmount Natural Burial Ground
24.3 milesTruro, TR4 9AA
Faith & cultural funerals in Penzance
Places of worship near Penzance — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Catholic churches (1 nearby)
- The Sacred Heart and St Ia · 6.8 miles
Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)
- St Paul's Church · 0.2 miles — Clarence Street, Penzance
- Saint Mary's Church · 0.2 miles — 28 Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AP
- St John the Baptist · 0.3 miles
- St Thomas' · 0.9 miles — St Thomas' Church, Church Road, Heamoor
- St Gulval · 1.1 miles
Methodist churches (4 nearby)
- Chapel Street Methodist Church · 0.2 miles — Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AW
- Wesley Rock · 0.9 miles — Rock Terrace
- Trinity Methodist Church · 1.2 miles
- Marazion Methodist Church · 2.9 miles
Baptist churches (1 nearby)
- Clarence Street Baptist Church · 0.2 miles — Clarence Street
Salvation Army (1 nearby)
- The Salvation Army - Penzance · 0.2 miles — Queen Street, Penzance, TR18 4BH
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in Penzance: what to do
- Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
- 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.
- Register the death with Cornwall register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Cornwall Council bereavement services.
- 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.
- Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.
Funeral costs in Penzance
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 Penzance?
We list 1 funeral director based in Penzance, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Penzance?
The nearest crematorium to Penzance is Penmount Crematorium, about 24.4 miles from the town centre.
How do I register a death in Penzance?
Contact Cornwall 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 Penzance?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Penzance is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at W J Winn Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,259 at Penmount 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 Cornwall are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Penzance?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Penzance 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.