Find a funeral director in Truro

Find funeral directors in Truro

When it comes to finding funeral directors in Truro, we can help. Our directory gathers together the details of funeral directors in the area. Here you can find the latest contact details for several larger funeral homes in Truro, as well as independent funeral directors around the local area. Our guide also offers info on a range of burial and cremation options available in mid-Cornwall.

Planning a funeral in Truro

If you’re planning a funeral in Truro, there are 2 crematoriums and several cemeteries in town. From traditional burial to green burial, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from, including Truro Public Cemetery itself. This means you’ll be able to plan a fitting send-off for the person who has died. There are lots of churches in the local area, but if you require a place of worship to suit a different faith, we recommend contacting specialists in the area. For Jewish burials and services, you may wish to contact The Jewish Community of Cornwall for support.

Find a Truro crematorium

There are 2 crematoriums within 15 miles of Truro, one council owned, and one privately run. Penmount Crematorium is located conveniently only a couple of miles to the north of Truro.

• Penmount Crematorium (Cornwall Council)
• Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne (privately-run)

Find a Truro cemetery or burial ground

There are lots of traditional local cemeteries in Truro, most of which are owned and run by Cornwall Council. If you’re considering a green or more environmentally friendly burial, there is a natural burial ground nearby on the grounds of Penmount Crematorium. Cornwall Council has pledged to disrupt the ground as little as possible when digging graves and to actively encourage wildflowers and wildlife to become established in the area. Although the Jewish community within Cornwall is small, there are specific areas available for Jewish burial in a number of municipal cemeteries, including at Penmount Natural Burial Ground.

• Truro Public Cemetery (Truro City Council)
• Penmount Crematorium Natural Burial Ground (Cornwall Council)
• St. Day Road Cemetery (Cornwall Council)
• Trewirgie Cemetery (Cornwall Council)
• Falmouth Cemetery (Falmouth Town Council)
• Pencoys Cemetery (Cornwall Council)
• Illogan Cemetery (Cornwall Council)
• Fairpark Cemetery (Cornwall Council)
• St Columb Minor Cemetery (Cornwall Council)
• Troon Cemetery (Camborne) (Cornwall Council)

You can find more information about Truro Cemetery on the Truro Town Council website, or information about other cemeteries in the area from Cornwall Council.