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Funeral directors in Shifnal

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Shifnal, Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Shifnal, and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Telford Crematorium, 2.4 miles away. Deaths in Shifnal are registered with Shropshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Shifnal

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Shifnal

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
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd3.3 miles—£2,295
Hiltons4.6 miles£2,150—
Hickton Family Funeral Directors (Codsall & Bilbrook)8.6 miles£2,570—
Perry and Phillips9.4 miles£3,050£1,850
Burgess & Harper Funeral Directors11.8 miles£3,140£2,050
Jennings Funeral Directors12.0 miles£2,695£1,745

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Crematoria near Shifnal

Cemeteries in and near Shifnal

Natural & woodland burial near Shifnal

Faith & cultural funerals in Shifnal

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (4 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (6 nearby)

Sikh 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 →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 3.7 miles — Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6AQ

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Shifnal?
We list 1 funeral director based in Shifnal, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Shifnal?
The nearest crematorium to Shifnal is Telford Crematorium, about 2.4 miles from the town centre. Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery (11.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Shifnal?
Contact Shropshire 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 Shifnal?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Shifnal is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hiltons; add the crematorium fee — £1,260 at Telford 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 Shropshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Shifnal?
Yes — see our local guides to sikh funerals in Shifnal, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Shifnal?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Shifnal 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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