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Funeral directors in Wells

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Wells, Somerset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Wells itself, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Mendip Crematorium, 3.1 miles away. Deaths in Wells are registered with Somerset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Wells

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 Wells

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
Trotman Funeral Directors6.3 miles£3,025—
M.J. Sheppard7.2 miles£2,630£1,664
Cheddar & District Funeral Directors (price list 2023)7.3 miles£1,775—
B H Mears8.8 miles£2,995£1,545
C V Gower Funeral Directors10.9 miles£1,930£1,025
R. Davies & Son14.1 miles£2,795£1,545
Keith C. Britton & Son14.2 miles£2,645£1,650
William Adlam Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,395£1,545
Richard Marsh Funeral Services14.3 miles£2,775£1,700
Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors14.3 miles£2,500£1,425
Burnham Funeral Services15.3 miles£2,775£1,700
Macbeth Funeral Services (price list 2024)15.4 miles£2,590£1,599

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Crematoria near Wells

Cemeteries in and near Wells

Natural & woodland burial near Wells

Faith & cultural funerals in Wells

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

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

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

When someone dies in Wells: 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 Somerset 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 Wells

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?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Wells, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wells?
The nearest crematorium to Wells is Mendip Crematorium, about 3.1 miles from the city centre. South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery (15.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wells?
Contact Somerset 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?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wells is £1,930 (funeral director’s charges only) at C V Gower Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,375 at Mendip 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 Somerset are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Wells?
Yes — see our local guides to catholic funerals in Wells, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wells?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wells 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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