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Funeral directors in Topsham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Topsham, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Topsham town centre, and 21 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 2.2 miles away. Deaths in Topsham are registered with Exeter register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Topsham

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Topsham

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
Exeter & District Funeral Service2.7 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons2.7 miles£3,110£1,950
Walter H. Squires & Son3.6 miles£2,795£1,775
Otter Valley Funerals5.1 miles£2,650£1,395
J H Way Funeral Services7.2 miles£2,810£2,050
E A Dodd and Son9.0 miles£3,072.5£2,055
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service9.7 miles£1,895—
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors11.0 miles£2,495£1,545
A White & Sons11.1 miles—£1,680
Christophers' Family Funerals12.0 miles£2,495.01£1,425

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Crematoria near Topsham

Cemeteries in and near Topsham

Natural & woodland burial near Topsham

Faith & cultural funerals in Topsham

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (4 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Topsham?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 10 funeral directors within 5 miles and 21 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Topsham?
The nearest crematorium to Topsham is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, about 2.2 miles from the town centre. Torquay Crematorium (14.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Topsham?
Contact Exeter 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 Topsham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Topsham is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,350 at Exeter & Devon 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 Exeter are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Topsham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Topsham 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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