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Funeral directors in Wem

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Wem, Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Wem, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Emstrey Crematorium, 11.0 miles away. Deaths in Wem are registered with Shropshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Wem

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 Wem

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
Rolfe's Funeral Service8.0 miles£2,175—
Aubrey Kirkham10.1 miles£2,430—
Clive Pugh Funeral Directors10.3 miles—£2,735
Hiltons15.2 miles£2,150—
Tilston Funeral Services16.0 miles£2,210£1,525
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd16.4 miles—£2,295
J. Francis Roberts & Son16.7 miles£1,950£1,750
Graham Tresidder & Son16.9 miles—£1,900
Graham Tresidder and Son18.7 miles—£1,900
Roberts Brothers19.7 miles£2,360£1,535
Joseph O'Connell Funeral Services20.1 miles£2,710£2,050

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Crematoria near Wem

Cemeteries in and near Wem

Natural & woodland burial near Wem

Faith & cultural funerals in Wem

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Wem?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Wem, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wem?
The nearest crematorium to Wem is Emstrey Crematorium, about 11.0 miles from the town centre. Telford Crematorium (17.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wem?
Contact Shropshire 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 Wem?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wem is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at J. Francis Roberts & Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,195 at Emstrey 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 Shropshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wem?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wem 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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