Someone has just died? What to do now Find a funeral director near you
Menu

Funeral directors in Wells-next-the-Sea

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Wells-next-the-Sea, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Cromer Crematorium, 17.6 miles away. Deaths in Wells-next-the-Sea are registered with North Norfolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Wells-next-the-Sea

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

Show 12 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Wells-next-the-Sea

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
S. T. Sutton Funeral Directors0.3 miles£2,840—
Lloyd Durham Funeral Services11.8 miles£2,840—
Cromer and District Independent Funeral Services18.6 miles£2,095£1,350
Jordan Young Independent Funeral Home19.4 miles—£1,830
Gordon Barber Funeral Home19.5 miles£2,795£1,545

Always confirm current prices. Funeral director prices across the UK →

Crematoria near Wells-next-the-Sea

Cemeteries in and near Wells-next-the-Sea

Natural & woodland burial near Wells-next-the-Sea

Faith & cultural funerals in Wells-next-the-Sea

Places of worship near Wells-next-the-Sea — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Wells-next-the-Sea: 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 North Norfolk 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 Wells-next-the-Sea

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 Wells-next-the-Sea?
We list 1 funeral director based in Wells-next-the-Sea, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wells-next-the-Sea?
The nearest crematorium to Wells-next-the-Sea is Cromer Crematorium, about 17.6 miles from the town centre. Mintlyn Crematorium (21.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wells-next-the-Sea?
Contact North Norfolk 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 Wells-next-the-Sea?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wells-next-the-Sea is £2,095 (funeral director’s charges only) at Cromer and District Independent Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,385 at Cromer 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 North Norfolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wells-next-the-Sea?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wells-next-the-Sea 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.

Funeral directors in nearby towns