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Funeral directors in Totnes

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Totnes, and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Torquay Crematorium, 7.2 miles away. Deaths in Totnes are registered with South Hams register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Totnes

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 Totnes

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
Maunders Funeral Service5.1 miles£2,810£2,050
Christophers' Family Funerals6.5 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service7.8 miles£2,480£1,850
Christophers' Family Funerals7.9 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Torbay & District Funeral Service8.0 miles£2,810£2,050
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors11.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service11.5 miles£1,895—
J H Way Funeral Services13.9 miles£2,810£2,050

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Crematoria near Totnes

Cemeteries in and near Totnes

Natural & woodland burial near Totnes

Faith & cultural funerals in Totnes

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

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

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Totnes: 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 South Hams 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Totnes

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 Totnes?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Totnes, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Totnes?
The nearest crematorium to Totnes is Torquay Crematorium, about 7.2 miles from the town centre. The Park Crematorium, Plympton (17.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Totnes?
Contact South Hams 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 Totnes?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Totnes is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,495 at Torquay 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 South Hams are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Totnes?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in Totnes, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Totnes?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Totnes 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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