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Guide to Funeral Directors in Southampton

Find funeral directors in Southampton. Funeral Guide is the UK's most popular funeral director comparison site, with clear and comprehensive pricing, and verified, independent reviews.

Simply click on a funeral director’s listing to see their profile page, where you can learn more about the funeral services they provide, read customer reviews, and find out how to get in touch to discuss arrangements for your loved one.

How much does a funeral cost in Southampton?

 

The average cost of a simple funeral in Southampton is £1,786.78. This is below the national average and significantly lower, by about £200, than it's neighbour on the south-coast, Portsmouth. 

How much does cremation and burial cost in Southampton?

 

The cost of a cremation in Southampton is £825.00 and the average cost of a burial is £1,488.55. For cremations, that makes Southampton close to the top end of national averages, though you can ask your funeral director if there are more affordable options near the city. For burial costs, Southampton is almost £400 lower than the national average.

Southampton City Council manages five cemeteries: Hollybrook, Millbrook, South Stoneham, Southampton Old Cemetery and St Mary Extra Cemetery. Each of these cemeteries have areas to cater for different religious denominations, and Hollybrook, St Mary Extra and South Stoneham have their own chapels for funeral services.

Southampton Crematorium offers two chapels and excellent facilities, including dedicated car parks, enclosed areas for floral tributes to be displayed and viewed by mourners, and a peaceful Garden of Remembrance.

What do funeral directors in Southampton offer?

 

As one of the major port cities on England’s south coast, Southampton has over 200,000 people living within the city limits. Southampton has a significant Polish community, while around one per cent of residents are Irish citizens and four per cent of South Asian heritage. This means that many funeral directors may have experience catering to a variety of religions and cultures, though it is advisable to ensure a funeral home can meet your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do when someone dies?

When someone dies you need to get a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death from a doctor, register their death and choose a funeral director to arrange their funeral. The Registration Office will give you a Death Certificate and Certificate for Burial or Cremation (GR021 in Northern Ireland).

Read more: What to do when someone dies
How do you arrange a funeral?

You can arrange a funeral by choosing a funeral director who will help you organise all of the details. They can help you decide whether to have a cremation or burial and what type of service to choose, as well as additional options, such as music and flowers. You can find out what happens at a funeral and compare funeral directors on Funeral Guide.

Read more: How to arrange a funeral
How much does a funeral cost?

The cost of a funeral depends on where you are in the UK and whether you choose a burial or a cremation. Natural burial is becoming increasingly popular, but can often be more expensive than burial in a traditional cemetery. The cost of coffins, flowers, catering and transport also varies a lot. There is also an almost unlimited list of options for personalising a service, such as professional funeral singers or a motorcycle-hearse. You can compare the price of funeral directors on Funeral Guide.

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Crematorium
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  • Southampton Crematorium

    Southampton, SO16 3NF

  • Wessex Vale Crematorium

    Hampshire, SO30 2HL

  • Test Valley Crematorium

    , SO51 6AA

  • Portchester Crematorium

    Hampshire, PO16 8NE

  • Isle of Wight Crematorium

    East Cowes, PO32 6NJ

  • Hollybrook Cemetery

    Southampton, SO16 6HW

  • Millbrook Cemetery

    Southampton, SO15 0JZ

  • St Mary Extra Cemetery

    Southampton, SO19 9BJ

  • South Stoneham Cemetery

    Southampton, SO18 2NF

  • Eling Cemetery

    Southampton, SO40 9HF

  • Albert Road Cemetery

    Hedge end , SO30 0DD

  • Eastleigh Cemetery

    Eastleigh, SO50 9EN

  • Ramalley Cemetery

    Eastleigh, SO53 1JG

  • Bishopstoke Cemetery

    Eastleigh, SO50 6DX

  • Holly Hill Cemetery

    Southampton, SO31 7BH

  • Calshot Cemetery

    Southampton, SO45 1BP

  • Blackfield Cemetery

    Southampton, SO45 1XE

  • Woodley Cemetery

    Romsey, SO51 7NZ

  • St John's Cemetery (Fareham)

    Fareham, SO31 6NE

  • Beaulieu Cemetery

    Brockenhurst, SO42 7XP

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Latest Verified Reviews

J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd
Nicola Hunt 1 day ago

Can not fault their service they was amazing, helpful and caring and took excellent care of our dad.

J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd
Kevin Reynolds 1 day ago

Wonderful, kind, professional service, listened to our particular requests & followed these through really well. Nothing was too much trouble. We have previously used their service for another relative & was impressed then also.

J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd
Joan Johnson 3 days ago

We were disappointed that the newspaper notice of my husbands death was delayed but their performance on the day of the funeral was excellent.

Nigel Guilder Ltd
Paula McGhie 6 days ago

Professional on a personal level. Everything is take care of from start to finish. They made a very distressing time much more bearable.  I cannot thank you all enough.   Natalie, you went above and beyond with your support, advise and kindness. I appreciate all the help you gave me.  Keep up the good work, you did it with ease.

Nigel Guilder Ltd
Rosalind Clarke 6 days ago

Extremely friendly and efficient.

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