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Funeral directors in Stowmarket

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Stowmarket, and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Ipswich Crematorium, 11.1 miles away. Deaths in Stowmarket are registered with Mid Suffolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Stowmarket

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 Stowmarket

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
Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service0.7 miles£2,515—
Alec Butcher9.3 miles£2,150—
Michael Smy Funeral Directors10.0 miles£2,695£1,645
Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors (price list 2022)10.9 miles—£1,895
Farthing Funeral Service12.1 miles£3,425£2,050
Michael Smy12.4 miles£2,695£1,645
L Fulcher12.7 miles£2,795£1,545

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Crematoria near Stowmarket

Cemeteries in and near Stowmarket

Natural & woodland burial near Stowmarket

Faith & cultural funerals in Stowmarket

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (2 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Stowmarket: 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 Mid 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 Stowmarket

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 Stowmarket?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Stowmarket, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stowmarket?
The nearest crematorium to Stowmarket is Ipswich Crematorium, about 11.1 miles from the town centre. West Suffolk Crematorium (15.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stowmarket?
Contact Mid 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 Stowmarket?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stowmarket is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alec Butcher; add the crematorium fee — £865 at Ipswich 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 Mid Suffolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Stowmarket?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stowmarket 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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