Funeral Costs in Merseyside
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Merseyside. 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
- £1,545
- Lowest direct cremation
- £869
- Median attended funeral
- £2,695
- Lowest attended funeral
- £970
- Funeral directors compared
- 125
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Upholland
FD charges only
at Barringtons Funeral Service
100 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 Merseyside costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 100 published price lists from 125 indexed funeral directors within 15 miles.
Price range across 100 Merseyside providers
- Direct cremation · n=96
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=100
- £2,695median
Typical £1,240–£1,658 (middle 50%)
Full range £869–£2,744
Typical £2,240–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £970–£3,290
Lowest at Barringtons Funeral Service
Merseyside vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Merseyside median | UK median | Merseyside vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,695 | £2,893 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Merseyside: £869 to £2,744.
Cheapest funeral directors in Merseyside for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 15 miles of Merseyside.
- 1.R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Upholland£869
- 2.J E Davies and Son£875
- 3.J E Davies and Son£875
- 4.Houghtons Funeral Directors - Widnes£999
- 5.Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd£999
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Merseyside
- Funeral directors indexed
- 125
- Independent vs chain
- 88 / 37
- Published-price coverage
- 80%
Within 15 miles
independents / chain branches
100 of 125 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Merseyside
Dallingers Funeral Directors
103 Brighton Street, WALLASEY, WIRRAL · CH44 6QL
Independent / unclassified
1.4 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.
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,744
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,275
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Stephen Cain Funeral Directors (inc Thomas Porter and Sons)
51 Priory Road, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE · L4 2RX
Independent / unclassified
2.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,744
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,275
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
DTS Merseyside Ltd t/a Owens Funeral Directors
15-17 Liscard Village, Wirral, Merseyside · CH45 4JG
Independent
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,995
- Professional fee
- £715
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
John W Griffith & Son Ltd
Millbank Funeral Home Mill Lane Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside · CH44 3BN
Independent
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,375
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,120
- Professional fee
- £735
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
John W Griffith and Son Ltd
Mill Bank Funeral Home, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE · CH44 3BN
Independent / unclassified
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,375
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,120
- Professional fee
- £735
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.5 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Kenna & Turner Ltd
Breeze Hill Funeral Home 31 Rowson Street, Wallasey, Merseyside · CH45 5AR
Independent
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,350
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,350
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Thomas McMullan Funeral Services
The Valley Lodge Funeral Home, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE · CH42 9JE
Independent / unclassified
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,744
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,095
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Thompsons Funeral Service
324 West Derby Road, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE · L13 8AJ
Independent / unclassified
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Peter Coyne Independent Funeral Service
Millennium House, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE · L4 8TY
Independent / unclassified
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,744
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,275
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,800
- Professional fee
- £594
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Charles Stephens
Clifton House Funeral Home, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE · CH42 4QA
Independent / unclassified
3.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,280
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,131
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,785
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 125 providers within 15 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Merseyside
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Merseyside?
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 Merseyside?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Merseyside is £2,695 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 Merseyside?
The median direct cremation in Merseyside is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £869 to £2,744.
Which funeral director in Merseyside publishes the lowest price?
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Upholland publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Merseyside at £869. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Merseyside more expensive than the UK average?
Merseyside’s median direct cremation (£1,545) is in line with 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.