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Funeral directors in St Ives

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in St Ives (Porth Ia), Cornwall, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in St Ives, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Penmount Crematorium, 19.7 miles away. Deaths in St Ives are registered with Cornwall register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near St Ives

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 St Ives

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
Saints Funeral Services0.2 miles—£1,645
W J Winn Funeral Directors3.4 miles£2,295£1,545
Colin Mathews Funerals7.1 miles£2,595£1,545
David Hendy Funeral Services7.2 miles£2,486—
Colin Matthews Funeral Directors7.6 miles£2,595£1,545
R.E. Tonkin and Son Funeral Directors16.6 miles£2,781£1,920
T Cooke Funeral Directors18.4 miles£2,395£1,545
WJ Angove & Son18.5 miles£2,395£1,545

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Crematoria near St Ives

Cemeteries in and near St Ives

Natural & woodland burial near St Ives

Faith & cultural funerals in St Ives

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

Catholic churches (1 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in St Ives: 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 Cornwall register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Cornwall 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 St Ives

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 St Ives?
We list 1 funeral director based in St Ives, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to St Ives?
The nearest crematorium to St Ives is Penmount Crematorium, about 19.7 miles from the town centre. Glynn Valley Crematorium (38.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in St Ives?
Contact Cornwall 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 St Ives?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near St Ives is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at W J Winn Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,259 at Penmount 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 Cornwall are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in St Ives?
Yes. Most funeral directors near St Ives 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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