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Funeral directors in Ross-on-Wye

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ross-on-Wye (Rhosan ar Wy), Herefordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Ross-on-Wye, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hereford Crematorium, 11.8 miles away. Deaths in Ross-on-Wye are registered with Herefordshire, County of register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ross-on-Wye

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 Ross-on-Wye

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
Abbotsfield and Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors0.2 miles£3,445£2,050
Gordon Blake7.2 miles£2,860£1,790
Ernest Heal and Sons9.2 miles£2,860£1,790
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors10.5 miles£3,445£2,050
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors10.9 miles£3,445£2,050
Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors11.8 miles£2,695£1,745
Ernest Cocks & Sons14.8 miles£2,895£1,645
Dursley Funeral Directors18.8 miles£2,995£1,645

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Crematoria near Ross-on-Wye

Cemeteries in and near Ross-on-Wye

Natural & woodland burial near Ross-on-Wye

Faith & cultural funerals in Ross-on-Wye

Places of worship near Ross-on-Wye — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Ross-on-Wye: 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 Herefordshire, County of register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Herefordshire, County of 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 Ross-on-Wye

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 Ross-on-Wye?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Ross-on-Wye, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ross-on-Wye?
The nearest crematorium to Ross-on-Wye is Hereford Crematorium, about 11.8 miles from the town centre. Gloucester Crematorium (16.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ross-on-Wye?
Contact Herefordshire, County of 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 Ross-on-Wye?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ross-on-Wye is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,054 at Hereford 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 Herefordshire, County of are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ross-on-Wye?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ross-on-Wye 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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