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Funeral directors in Guildford

Our local funeral directors in Guildford are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01483 567333
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Serving the Guildford area

Our funeral directors in Guildford are on the corner of a parade of shops, at the opposite end to the Co-op. Whatever kind of service you have in mind, your family will be looked after with the same care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and knows the town's churches, chapels and crematorium well. Speak to our funeral home in Guildford and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Guildford or an unattended funeral in Guildford, and help you choose memorials in Guildford when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Surrey.

Robert Ayling Funeral Directors, Guildford branch

Robert Ayling Funeral Directors, Guildford

We are on the corner of a parade of shops, at the opposite end to the Co-op.

  • 107 Aldershot Road, The Old Post Office, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8BE

    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,843

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£3,595
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,248
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,843

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • 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 estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01483 567333
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Guildford

Rated 4.81 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

Rated 5/5

The team at Robery Ayling took care of our needs very efficently, sensitively and took me through the process to get our cremation done in a timely manner in a way that gave us the completion of the goodbye that can only happen once. Having not had to arrange such things previously Abby helped me and guided me through the process without any upselling but rather focusing on our familys needs. Costs seemed very reasonable. She was tolerant and very accomodating as I asked for last minute changes and additions. She reccommended and dealt with the flowers and minister and I could not have been happier with the outcome.Emma also provided support likewise with genuine warmth and humanity.

Thank you for taking care of us.

H. Callahan, 18 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Very friendly and professional staff. We were very happy with their services whilst we were going through a difficult time.

Cheryl Larbey, 10 October 2025

Rated 5/5

I cannot thank Abby enough for the support and care she provided during such a difficult time. From our very first conversation, it was clear how knowledgeable she was. She explained all of the different options available in a way that was clear and never overwhelming, which was so important when everything else felt so uncertain.

Abby’s compassion and professionalism made an unbearable situation just that little bit easier. She kept me informed every step of the way and always made sure I knew what needed to be done and when. Her calm and caring approach gave me confidence that everything was being taken care of.

Thanks to her, the arrangements ran smoothly and with dignity. I truly felt supported throughout the entire process, and I’m so grateful for the way she handled everything with such empathy and attention to detail. Abby really made a difficult time more bearable, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a compassionate and capable funeral plan consultant.

Katie wheeler, 26 August 2025

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