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Funeral directors in Salcombe

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

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Salcombe. The nearest is The Co-operative Funeralcare in Ivybridge, 12.3 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is The Park Crematorium, Plympton (15.9 miles). Deaths are registered with South Hams register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Salcombe

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

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No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.

Compare funeral director prices near Salcombe

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
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service15.2 miles£2,480£1,850
Maunders Funeral Service16.3 miles£2,810£2,050
Christophers' Family Funerals19.1 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Earl of Plymouth19.9 miles£2,595£1,645
Torbay & District Funeral Service20.1 miles£2,810£2,050

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Crematoria near Salcombe

Cemeteries in and near Salcombe

Natural & woodland burial near Salcombe

Faith & cultural funerals in Salcombe

Places of worship near Salcombe — 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 (3 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing 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 Salcombe: 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 South Hams 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Salcombe

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 Salcombe?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is The Co-operative Funeralcare, 12.3 miles away. Funeral directors regularly travel to cover remote areas, so ask about their coverage and any mileage charge.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Salcombe?
The nearest crematorium to Salcombe is The Park Crematorium, Plympton, about 15.9 miles from the town centre. Torquay Crematorium (19.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Salcombe?
Contact South Hams 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 Salcombe?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Salcombe is £2,480 (funeral director’s charges only) at Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,125 at The Park Crematorium, Plympton. 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 South Hams are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Salcombe?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Salcombe 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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