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Funeral directors in Shrewsbury

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Shrewsbury (Yr Amwythig), Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Shrewsbury, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Emstrey Crematorium, 1.7 miles away. Deaths in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury

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
Aubrey Kirkham0.4 miles£2,430—
Clive Pugh Funeral Directors0.7 miles—£2,735
A S Morris & Son (price list 2023)11.9 miles£2,185—
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd13.3 miles—£2,295
Hiltons13.5 miles£2,150—
R.G. Peate16.6 miles£1,780£1,800
Rolfe's Funeral Service18.3 miles£2,175—
Perry and Phillips18.5 miles£3,050£1,850
J. Francis Roberts & Son22.7 miles£1,950£1,750
Tilston Funeral Services22.8 miles£2,210£1,525
Hickton Family Funeral Directors (Codsall & Bilbrook)24.7 miles£2,570—

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Crematoria near Shrewsbury

Cemeteries in and near Shrewsbury

Natural & woodland burial near Shrewsbury

Faith & cultural funerals in Shrewsbury

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

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)
  • Central · 0.1 miles — Shrewsbury Baptist Church, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG
  • Crowmoor Baptist Church · 1.0 mile — Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5JJ

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • The Salvation Army · 0.4 miles — 14 Salters Lane Longden, Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7DG

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Shrewsbury: find a church in Shrewsbury for a funeral service · prayer times in Shrewsbury for janazah

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

When someone dies in Shrewsbury: 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 Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Shrewsbury, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Shrewsbury?
The nearest crematorium to Shrewsbury is Emstrey Crematorium, about 1.7 miles from the town centre. Telford Crematorium (14.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Shrewsbury?
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 Shrewsbury?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Shrewsbury is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R.G. Peate; add the crematorium fee — £1,195 at Emstrey 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 Shrewsbury?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Shrewsbury, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Shrewsbury?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Shrewsbury 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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