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Funeral directors in Shotton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Shotton, Flintshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 6 funeral directors based in Shotton, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, 2.5 miles away. Deaths in Shotton are registered with Flintshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Shotton

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 Shotton

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
O.W. Ellis Funeral Directors0.3 miles£2,695£1,545
Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors3.5 miles£1,850£1,145
John Knowles Funeral Services3.6 miles—£712
Peter Morris Funeral Directors5.1 miles£1,900£1,050
J. C. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors6.5 miles£2,995£1,645
Dutton & Hallmark6.7 miles£2,810£2,045
G&M Goold7.6 miles£2,810£2,045
Robert Quinn Funeral Directors8.8 miles£2,840£1,695
Roberts Brothers9.7 miles£2,360£1,535

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Crematoria near Shotton

Cemeteries in and near Shotton

Natural & woodland burial near Shotton

Faith & cultural funerals in Shotton

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 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 →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Shotton: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 Wales. 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 Flintshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Flintshire 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.

In Wales you can register a death and hold ceremonies in Welsh or English.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Shotton

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 Shotton?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Shotton, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Shotton?
The nearest crematorium to Shotton is Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, about 2.5 miles from the town centre. Blacon Cemetery and Chester Crematorium (5.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Shotton?
Contact Flintshire 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 Shotton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Shotton is £1,850 (funeral director’s charges only) at Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,139 at Flintshire Memorial Park and 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 Flintshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Shotton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Shotton 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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