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Funeral directors in Tamworth

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

There are 5 funeral directors based in Tamworth, and 44 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, 5.3 miles away. Deaths in Tamworth are registered with Tamworth register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Tamworth

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 Tamworth

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
FM & J Wait Funeral Directors0.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Jukes & Dobson Funeral Services0.9 miles£3,150—
Jukes Funeral Services6.4 miles£3,150—
Royal Town Funeral Directors6.6 miles£2,000£1,427
A Hazel & Sons7.6 miles£2,695£1,745
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors8.8 miles£2,695£1,545
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors8.9 miles£2,695£1,545
Lilies Funeral Directors9.1 miles£2,000£1,495

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Crematoria near Tamworth

Cemeteries in and near Tamworth

Natural & woodland burial near Tamworth

Faith & cultural funerals in Tamworth

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
  • Elim Church · 0.9 miles — Bamford Street, Tamworth, B77 2AT

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Tamworth: find a church in Tamworth for a funeral service

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

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

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 Tamworth?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Tamworth, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 44 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Tamworth?
The nearest crematorium to Tamworth is Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, about 5.3 miles from the town centre. Lichfield & District Crematorium (6.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Tamworth?
Contact Tamworth 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 Tamworth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Tamworth is £2,000 (funeral director’s charges only) at Royal Town Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,045 at Sutton Coldfield 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 Tamworth are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Tamworth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Tamworth 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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