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Funeral directors in Stoke

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Stoke, Staffordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Stoke, and 26 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Newcastle Crematorium, 3.1 miles away. Deaths in Stoke are registered with Stoke-on-Trent register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Stoke

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 Stoke

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
Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors0.9 miles£1,547£1,250
Tudor-Davies Funeral Services2.6 miles£1,581—
Isobel Whittaker Funeral Services7.9 miles£2,180£1,200
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors7.9 miles£2,495£1,645
J P Keates and Son8.1 miles£2,255£2,380
David H. Smith Funeral Directors9.9 miles£2,900£2,705
Three Shires Independent Funeral Services (price list 2022)11.2 miles£1,495£1,200
Larvin & Clegg11.2 miles£1,850—

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Crematoria near Stoke

Cemeteries in and near Stoke

Natural & woodland burial near Stoke

Faith & cultural funerals in Stoke

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu 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 (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (3 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 2.2 miles — Heathcote Road, Longton, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2LY
  • Salvation Army Church · 3.3 miles — Camp Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1LF
  • Salvation Army · 3.8 miles — Brick Kiln Lane, Chesterton, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 7AS

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Stoke: 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Stoke

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 Stoke?
We list 1 funeral director based in Stoke, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 26 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stoke?
The nearest crematorium to Stoke is Newcastle Crematorium, about 3.1 miles from the town centre. Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium (3.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stoke?
Contact Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stoke is £1,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £990 at Newcastle 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 Stoke-on-Trent are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Stoke?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stoke 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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