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Funeral directors in South Molton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in South Molton, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in South Molton, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is North Devon Crematorium, 11.1 miles away. Deaths in South Molton are registered with North Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near South Molton

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 South Molton

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
Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors (price list 2024)10.1 miles£1,896£850
Padfields10.9 miles£1,950£1,350
R.P. Byrom & Son11.0 miles£2,195£1,295
L. Clarke & Sons15.7 miles£2,195£1,295
A D Williams Funeral Directors (price list 2024)16.6 miles£2,195—
Countryside Funerals16.8 miles£2,275£1,375
A White & Sons17.4 miles—£1,680
Braddicks and Sherborne18.0 miles£2,420£1,550
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services20.2 miles—£1,395
Hedley Price Funeral Directors (price list 2024)20.5 miles£1,885£1,413
Walter H. Squires & Son24.4 miles£2,795£1,775

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Crematoria near South Molton

Cemeteries in and near South Molton

Natural & woodland burial near South Molton

Faith & cultural funerals in South Molton

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

Catholic churches (2 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in South Molton: 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 North Devon 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 South Molton

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 South Molton?
We list 1 funeral director based in South Molton, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to South Molton?
The nearest crematorium to South Molton is North Devon Crematorium, about 11.1 miles from the town centre. Exeter & Devon Crematorium (25.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in South Molton?
Contact North Devon 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 South Molton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near South Molton is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Padfields. 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 North Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in South Molton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near South Molton 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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