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Funeral directors in Telford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Telford, Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Telford itself, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Telford Crematorium, 2.4 miles away. Deaths in Telford are registered with Telford and Wrekin register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Telford

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 Telford

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
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd1.3 miles—£2,295
Hiltons3.3 miles£2,150—
Perry and Phillips10.1 miles£3,050£1,850
Hickton Family Funeral Directors (Codsall & Bilbrook)11.9 miles£2,570—
Clive Pugh Funeral Directors12.1 miles—£2,735
Aubrey Kirkham13.1 miles£2,430—
Jennings Funeral Directors14.9 miles£2,695£1,745

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Crematoria near Telford

Cemeteries in and near Telford

Natural & woodland burial near Telford

Faith & cultural funerals in Telford

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 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 →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 1.1 miles — Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6AQ

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Telford: find a church in Telford for a funeral service · prayer times in Telford for janazah

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

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

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 Telford?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Telford, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Telford?
The nearest crematorium to Telford is Telford Crematorium, about 2.4 miles from the town centre. Emstrey Crematorium (11.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Telford?
Contact Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Telford is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hiltons; add the crematorium fee — £1,260 at Telford 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 Telford and Wrekin are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Telford?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Telford, sikh funerals in Telford, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Telford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Telford 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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