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Funeral directors in Shaftesbury

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Shaftesbury, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Salisbury Crematorium, 18.7 miles away. Deaths in Shaftesbury are registered with Dorset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Shaftesbury

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 Shaftesbury

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
Bracher Bros Ltd3.9 miles£2,895£1,545
Peter Jackson Funeral Services3.9 miles£2,945£1,595
L C Hill and Son Funeral Directors6.5 miles£3,240£2,050
Peter Jackson Funeral Services8.9 miles£2,945£1,595
F Curtis and Son Funeral Directors13.9 miles£3,115£2,050
Chris White Funeral Directors15.3 miles£3,545£2,050
William Adlam Funeral Directors16.0 miles£2,395£1,545
Chris White18.0 miles£3,545£2,050
Darren MacDonald18.1 miles£2,945£1,695
Trotman Funeral Directors18.3 miles£3,025—

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Crematoria near Shaftesbury

Cemeteries in and near Shaftesbury

Natural & woodland burial near Shaftesbury

Faith & cultural funerals in Shaftesbury

Places of worship near Shaftesbury — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Catholic churches (5 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Shaftesbury?
We list 1 funeral director based in Shaftesbury, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Shaftesbury?
The nearest crematorium to Shaftesbury is Salisbury Crematorium, about 18.7 miles from the town centre. Poole Crematorium (19.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Shaftesbury?
Contact Dorset 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 Shaftesbury?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Shaftesbury is £2,395 (funeral director’s charges only) at William Adlam Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,260 at Salisbury 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 Dorset are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Shaftesbury?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Shaftesbury 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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