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Funeral directors in Shipston-on-Stour

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Shipston-on-Stour itself, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Oakley Wood Crematorium, 12.2 miles away. Deaths in Shipston-on-Stour are registered with Stratford-on-Avon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Shipston-on-Stour

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 Shipston-on-Stour

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
Allen & Son5.8 miles£3,070£1,795
Julie Sullivan Funeral Directors6.0 miles£3,300£1,890
WG Rathbone Funeral Directors9.6 miles£2,795£1,745
W.J. Wright Funeral Directors13.5 miles£3,830£2,100
Merstow Green Funeral Home14.0 miles£2,940£2,050
Hemming & Peace funeral services14.8 miles£2,940£2,050
W G Rathbone15.2 miles£2,795£1,645
Henry Ison & Sons Funeral Directors15.9 miles£3,545£2,050
W. G. Rathbone16.4 miles£2,795£1,745

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Crematoria near Shipston-on-Stour

Cemeteries in and near Shipston-on-Stour

Natural & woodland burial near Shipston-on-Stour

Faith & cultural funerals in Shipston-on-Stour

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 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 →

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

When someone dies in Shipston-on-Stour: 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 Stratford-on-Avon 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.

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Funeral costs in Shipston-on-Stour

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 Shipston-on-Stour?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Shipston-on-Stour, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Shipston-on-Stour?
The nearest crematorium to Shipston-on-Stour is Oakley Wood Crematorium, about 12.2 miles from the town centre. Banbury Crematorium (12.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Shipston-on-Stour?
Contact Stratford-on-Avon 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 Shipston-on-Stour?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Shipston-on-Stour is £2,795 (funeral director’s charges only) at WG Rathbone Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,185 at Oakley Wood 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 Stratford-on-Avon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Shipston-on-Stour?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Shipston-on-Stour 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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