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Funeral directors in Southwold

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Southwold, Suffolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Southwold, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park, 7.8 miles away. Deaths in Southwold are registered with East Suffolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Southwold

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 Southwold

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
East of England Co-op Funeral Services9.6 miles£2,450—
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors11.3 miles£2,795£1,545
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors16.8 miles£2,695£1,545
Murrant Family Funeral Services20.1 miles£2,350£1,399

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Crematoria near Southwold

Cemeteries in and near Southwold

Natural & woodland burial near Southwold

Faith & cultural funerals in Southwold

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

Catholic churches (4 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 (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 Southwold: 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 East Suffolk 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 Southwold

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 Southwold?
We list 1 funeral director based in Southwold, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Southwold?
The nearest crematorium to Southwold is Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park, about 7.8 miles from the town centre. Gorleston Crematorium (17.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Southwold?
Contact East Suffolk 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 Southwold?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Southwold is £2,350 (funeral director’s charges only) at Murrant Family Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,149 at Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park. 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 East Suffolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Southwold?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Southwold 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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