Find a funeral director in Winchester

Find funeral directors in Winchester

If you need a funeral director in Winchester, we can help you find the right option. Our online directory covers local funeral homes in Winchester, as well as those further afield towards Eastleigh and Southampton. Whether you’re looking for a small, independent funeral home in Winchester, or a well-known name like Co-op, Winchester and the Wessex region has plenty to offer.

Planning a funeral in Winchester

Winchester itself has a number of churches and chapels. You’ll also find places of worship for many faiths in nearby Southampton, including a number of mosques, synagogues and temples. The main Winchester cemetery (Magdalen Hill) is to the east of the city, with other burial options, both traditional and natural, available nearby. While there is no Winchester crematorium, with 4 crematoriums in a reasonable distance you will have plenty of choice, no matter your wishes. Choose a highly rated funeral home in Winchester and they’ll be able to advise you about all the local options including current prices and waiting times. You can find more information about Winchester’s buildings of faith here.

Find a Winchester crematorium

While there is no crematorium within Winchester itself, there are several options available to you if you’re planning a cremation. Within 10 to 20 miles of Winchester you’ll find 4 crematoriums:

• Wessex Vale Crematorium, Southampton
• Southampton Crematorium, Southampton
• Basingstoke Crematorium, North Waltham
• Test Valley Crematorium, Romsey

Find a cemetery or burial ground in Winchester

If you’re looking for a Winchester cemetery, Magdalen Hill Cemetery is the main burial ground within the city. This is owned and maintained by Winchester City Council. If you prefer a more eco-friendly option, you’ll find South Downs Natural Burial Site around 15 miles away to the southeast, or Breach Farm Woodland Burial Ground in Andover. In Eastleigh, Southampton, and across the local area you’ll find a number of council or parish council-run cemeteries. Many of these offer areas for CofE, Roman Catholic, Non-conformist and Jewish faith burials as well as special areas for burying ashes:

• Remalley Cemetery, Chandler’s Ford
• Eastleigh Cemetery, Eastleigh
• Bishopstoke Cemetery, Eastleigh
• Hollybrook Cemetery, Shirley
• St Mary’s Extra Cemetery, Sholing
• South Stoneham Cemetery, Swaythling
• Millbrook Cemetery, West Southampton
• Southampton Old Cemetery, The Common, Southampton

You can find out more about cemeteries in Winchester from the city council website.