Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Shepton Mallet
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Shepton Mallet takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Alfred R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors, Shepton Mallet
We are located opposite the King William pub in West Shepton.
- The Croft, 27 West Shepton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5UL
Call 24 hours a day:
01749 342589
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Shepton Mallet
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Shepton Mallet funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,745
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
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What families say about us
Rated 4.81 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
Rated 5/5
I was so distraught with my father passing but I am so grateful that my father took out a package with Dignity… I had a late night collection for him and the staff were impeccable and so gracious… The kind lady at Alfred R W Cannock & Son funeral directors was amazing her name Marilyn and couldn’t do enough to make me feel comfortable and very gently guided me through the process… I recommend them top rate and made my fathers journey a special one! Also my mother a few years earlier passed and I had the same kind experience..
Grateful thanks always
Samantha Page, 20 April 2026
Rated 5/5
I can't recommend Marilyn, Sarah and the Alfred Connock team highly enough, i was really gently helped through every stage of the funeral planning and and arrangements for my father to be collected from hospital, he was treated with great care, dignity and respect.
No requests were to much and we were able to give the very best anc most personalised send off he could have had.
At such difficult times it's very hard to plan or even know what to do, but Marilyn and Nick Dale the celebrant took the weight off my shoulders and carried me through the whole process, start to finish.
Everyone who attended commented on what a wonderful service it was and many even said it was the best funeral they had ever been to.
My eternal gratitude
Fran Mcduff, 9 March 2026
Rated 5/5
From day one of calling on the services of Connock funeral services, i had no cause for concern or apprehensions as the company carried out their duties very efficiently and professionally from start to finish. The funeral was prepaid but any departure from the original plan was catered for by adjusting fees upwards or downwards to accommodate amendments or additional requests i.e. the change from a minister to a celebrant, flowers etc. The day of the funeral went according to plan and efficiently carried out even with allowing two family members to be pall bearers Very pleased.
D Cordery, 23 February 2026
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Grief after bereavement
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Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
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Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
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Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
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