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Funeral directors in Petworth

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Petworth, West Sussex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Petworth town centre, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Worthing Crematorium, 11.2 miles away. Deaths in Petworth are registered with Chichester register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Petworth

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Petworth

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
Roger Poat & Partners5.6 miles£3,760£2,050
Safe Hands Funeral Services8.1 miles£2,686—
G M Luff & Partners Independent Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons9.1 miles£3,760£2,050
Dillistone & Wraights10.7 miles£2,895£1,645
Dillistone & Wraights12.5 miles£2,895£1,745
Oaklands Funeral Service12.7 miles£2,901£1,990
C&T Radmall13.1 miles£2,940£2,045
Kevin Holland Funeral Service13.5 miles£3,050£2,100
Mullard Funerals13.7 miles£3,760£2,050
Thorne-Leggett Funeral Directors13.8 miles£3,140£2,050
TLC Funeral Services (price list 2021)13.9 miles£1,692£1,340

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Crematoria near Petworth

Cemeteries in and near Petworth

Natural & woodland burial near Petworth

Faith & cultural funerals in Petworth

Places of worship near Petworth — 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 →

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 Petworth: 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 Chichester register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Chichester 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 Petworth

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Petworth?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Petworth?
The nearest crematorium to Petworth is Worthing Crematorium, about 11.2 miles from the town centre. Chichester Crematorium (11.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Petworth?
Contact Chichester 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 Petworth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Petworth is £2,686 (funeral director’s charges only) at Safe Hands Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,159 at Worthing 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 Chichester are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Petworth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Petworth 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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