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Funeral directors in Verwood

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Verwood, Dorset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Verwood, and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Poole Crematorium, 9.0 miles away. Deaths in Verwood are registered with Dorset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Verwood

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Verwood

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
George Scott Funeral Services7.8 miles£2,645—
George Scott Funeral Services10.6 miles£2,645—
Miller Bros & F P Butler Ltd10.6 miles£2,695.01£1,350
Yeatmans Funeral Directors10.7 miles£2,695£1,745

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Crematoria near Verwood

Cemeteries in and near Verwood

Natural & woodland burial near Verwood

Faith & cultural funerals in Verwood

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (3 nearby)

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

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

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 Verwood?
We list 1 funeral director based in Verwood, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Verwood?
The nearest crematorium to Verwood is Poole Crematorium, about 9.0 miles from the town centre. New Forest Crematorium (12.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Verwood?
Contact Dorset 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 Verwood?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Verwood is £2,645 (funeral director’s charges only) at George Scott Funeral Services. 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 Dorset are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Verwood?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Verwood 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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