Funeral Costs in Bolton
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Bolton. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,450
- Lowest direct cremation
- £869
- Median attended funeral
- £2,780
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,325
- Funeral directors compared
- 35
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Atherton
FD charges only
at Dootson and Harrison Funeral Services Ltd
26 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Bolton costs £1,450 (6% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,780 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 26 published price lists from 35 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 26 Bolton providers
- Direct cremation · n=26
- £1,450median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=26
- £2,780median
Typical £1,240–£1,595 (middle 50%)
Full range £869–£1,750
Typical £2,395–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,325–£3,265
Bolton vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Bolton median | UK median | Bolton vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,450 | £1,545 | 6% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,780 | £2,890 | 4% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Bolton: £869 to £1,750.
Cheapest funeral directors in Bolton for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Bolton.
- 1.R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Atherton£869
- 2.Relph Funeral Directors£1,240
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Hardmans and McManus£1,240
- 5.Walkden Funeralcare (Inc Cheethams Funeral Service)£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Bolton
- Funeral directors indexed
- 35
- Independent vs chain
- 30 / 5
- Published-price coverage
- 74%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
26 of 35 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Bolton
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Bromleys Independent Funeral Services
125-127 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, Lancashire · BL2 2HR
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,750
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,750
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Fred Hamer Funeral Services Ltd
Tonge Moor Funeral Home, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE · BL2 2JG
Independent / unclassified
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,780
- Professional fee
- £1,375
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Fred Hamer Funeral Services - Tonge Moor
243-245 Tonge Moor Road Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire · BL2 2JG
Independent
1.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Fred Hamer Funeral Services - Chorley Old Road
504 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire · BL1 6AB
Independent
1.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Howarth's Funeral Service Ltd
Peel House 638 Blackburn Road Astley Bridge,, Bolton, Lancashire · BL1 7AL
Independent
1.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Gibson House Funeral Home
335 St. Helens Road, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE · BL3 3QD
Independent / unclassified
1.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,780
- Professional fee
- £1,375
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Silletts Funeral Service - Bolton
Herbert Street Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire · BL31 LU1
Independent
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Walkden Funeralcare (Inc Cheethams Funeral Service)
294 Bolton Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M28 3FJ
Independent / unclassified
3.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Atherton
Carina Lodge Funeral Home 178 Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Wigan · M46 9AE
Independent
4.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £869
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,935
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R Banks & Son
178 Tyldesley Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M469 AER
Independent / unclassified
4.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Dootson and Harrison Funeral Services Ltd
240 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester · M29 8DS
Independent
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,250
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,325
- Professional fee
- £390
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Abbey Funeralcare
139 Market Street, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M46 0DF
Independent / unclassified
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 35 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Bolton
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Bolton?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Bolton?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Bolton is £2,780 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Bolton?
The median direct cremation in Bolton is £1,450 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £869 to £1,750.
Which funeral director in Bolton publishes the lowest price?
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Atherton publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Bolton at £869. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Bolton more expensive than the UK average?
Bolton’s median direct cremation (£1,450) is 6% below UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.