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Funeral directors in Tuxford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Tuxford town centre, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sherwood Forest Crematorium, 4.9 miles away. Deaths in Tuxford are registered with Bassetlaw register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Tuxford

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 Tuxford

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
Clive Hopkinson10.6 miles£2,495£1,545
D J Hall Funeral Directors10.7 miles£2,330£1,880
A. Wass Funeral Directors13.9 miles£1,900—
Ken Gregory & Sons Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,695£1,545
Priestley & Cockett Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Mansfield & District Funeral Service14.5 miles£1,853£1,399

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Crematoria near Tuxford

Cemeteries in and near Tuxford

Natural & woodland burial near Tuxford

Faith & cultural funerals in Tuxford

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

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

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Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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When someone dies in Tuxford: 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 Bassetlaw 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.

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Funeral costs in Tuxford

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 Tuxford?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Tuxford?
The nearest crematorium to Tuxford is Sherwood Forest Crematorium, about 4.9 miles from the town centre. Barnby Moor Memorial Park and Crematorium (9.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Tuxford?
Contact Bassetlaw 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 Tuxford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Tuxford is £1,853 (funeral director’s charges only) at Mansfield & District Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,095 at Sherwood Forest 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 Bassetlaw are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Tuxford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Tuxford 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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