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Funeral directors in Sturminster Newton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Sturminster Newton itself, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Yeovil Crematorium, 16.0 miles away. Deaths in Sturminster Newton are registered with Dorset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Sturminster Newton

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 Sturminster Newton

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
Peter Jackson Funeral Services5.1 miles£2,945£1,595
Peter Jackson Funeral Services7.7 miles£2,945£1,595
Bracher Bros Ltd7.7 miles£2,895£1,545
L C Hill and Son Funeral Directors11.3 miles£3,240£2,050
Trotman Funeral Directors19.9 miles£3,025—
F Curtis and Son Funeral Directors20.0 miles£3,115£2,050
Tapper Funeral Services20.3 miles£2,740—
William Adlam Funeral Directors20.6 miles£2,395£1,545

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Crematoria near Sturminster Newton

Cemeteries in and near Sturminster Newton

Natural & woodland burial near Sturminster Newton

Faith & cultural funerals in Sturminster Newton

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

Catholic churches (6 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

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

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

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Funeral costs in Sturminster Newton

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 Sturminster Newton?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Sturminster Newton, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sturminster Newton?
The nearest crematorium to Sturminster Newton is Yeovil Crematorium, about 16.0 miles from the town centre. Poole Crematorium (18.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sturminster Newton?
Contact Dorset 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 Sturminster Newton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sturminster Newton is £2,395 (funeral director’s charges only) at William Adlam Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,142 at Yeovil 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 Dorset are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Sturminster Newton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sturminster Newton 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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