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Funeral directors in Sherborne

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Sherborne, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Yeovil Crematorium, 6.7 miles away. Deaths in Sherborne 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 Sherborne

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 Sherborne

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
Peter Jackson Funeral Services5.7 miles£2,945£1,595
Peter Jackson Funeral Services12.3 miles£2,945£1,595
Bracher Bros Ltd12.3 miles£2,895£1,545
L C Hill and Son Funeral Directors14.6 miles£3,240£2,050
Trotman Funeral Directors16.4 miles£3,025—
A.J. Wakely & Sons17.3 miles£3,040£2,150
William Adlam Funeral Directors20.9 miles£2,395£1,545

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Crematoria near Sherborne

Cemeteries in and near Sherborne

Natural & woodland burial near Sherborne

Faith & cultural funerals in Sherborne

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Sherborne: find a church in Sherborne for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Sherborne: 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 Sherborne

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 Sherborne?
We list 1 funeral director based in Sherborne, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sherborne?
The nearest crematorium to Sherborne is Yeovil Crematorium, about 6.7 miles from the town centre. Mendip Crematorium (16.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sherborne?
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 Sherborne?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sherborne is £2,395 (funeral director’s charges only) at William Adlam Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,142 at Yeovil 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 Sherborne?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sherborne 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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