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Funeral directors in Truro

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Truro, Cornwall, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Truro, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Penmount Crematorium, 1.5 miles away. Deaths in Truro are registered with Cornwall register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Truro

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Truro

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
WJ Angove & Son7.4 miles£2,395£1,545
T Cooke Funeral Directors7.5 miles£2,395£1,545
Colin Matthews Funeral Directors11.8 miles£2,595£1,545
David Hendy Funeral Services12.1 miles£2,486—
Colin Mathews Funerals12.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Paul Bourton Funeral Service12.4 miles£2,350£1,195
Wedlake Funeral Home12.8 miles£1,996—
Hayley's Funerals13.1 miles£2,095£1,195
Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors14.0 miles£2,395£1,545
Wedlake Funeral Home14.2 miles£1,996—
W J Winn Funeral Directors16.7 miles£2,295£1,545

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Crematoria near Truro

Cemeteries in and near Truro

Natural & woodland burial near Truro

Faith & cultural funerals in Truro

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

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

Catholic churches (6 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 (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Truro?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Truro, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Truro?
The nearest crematorium to Truro is Penmount Crematorium, about 1.5 miles from the city centre. Glynn Valley Crematorium (21.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Truro?
Contact Cornwall 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 Truro?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Truro is £1,996 (funeral director’s charges only) at Wedlake Funeral Home; add the crematorium fee — £1,259 at Penmount 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 Cornwall are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Truro?
Yes — see our local guides to catholic funerals in Truro, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Truro?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Truro 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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