Funeral Costs in Oldham
Funeral Cost Index compares 50 funeral directors in and around Oldham, with 31 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,495 (range £1,195–£1,995); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,695. Figures come from each provider's own published price list; third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,495
- Direct cremation range
- £1,195 to £1,995
- Median attended funeral
- £2,695
- Attended funeral range
- £1,500 to £3,490
- Funeral directors compared
- 50
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
31 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.
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Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 31 captured price lists from 50 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Oldham costs £1,495 (3% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 31 published price lists from 50 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
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Price range across 31 Oldham providers
- Direct cremation · n=31
- £1,495median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=31
- £2,695median
Typical £1,240–£1,684 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,195–£1,995
Typical £2,433–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,500–£3,490
Total cost of an attended cremation in Oldham
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,695
- Crematorium fee — Hollinwood Cemetery (1.9 mi)
- + £980
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,675
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Oldham is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Oldham vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Oldham median | UK median | Oldham vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,495 | £1,545 | 3% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,695 | £2,890 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Oldham: £1,195 to £1,995.
Published direct cremation prices in Oldham
Five captured provider prices within 6 miles of Oldham, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd£1,195
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Chadderton Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Royton Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Oldham
- Funeral directors indexed
- 50
- Independent vs chain
- 39 / 11
- Published-price coverage
- 62%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
31 of 50 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Oldham
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<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.
Wild and Brierley Limited
2a - 2b Edward Street, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE · OL9 7QW
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,376
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.1 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.
S Wellens and Sons (inc J Dyson)
313 Washbrook, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE · OL9 8JL
Independent / unclassified
1.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
T Collins and Son Ltd
151 - 153 St. John Street, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE · OL4 3DR
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,376
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 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.
Harold P Heywood & Co Ltd
672 Oldham Road Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire · M35 9DU
Independent
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,376
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,370
- Professional fee
- £898
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,490
- Professional fee
- £1,530
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Farrell-McCartan Funeral Services
10 Partington Street, Failsworth, Greater Manchester · M35 9RD
Independent
2.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,592
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,750
- Professional fee
- £550
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Elizabeth Way and Company Funeral Directors
18 Stamford Street, ASHTON_UNDER_LYNE, LANCASHIRE · OL5 0HR
Funeral Partners
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,360
- Professional fee
- £600
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.1 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.
Middleton Funeralcare
140 Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M24 2LH
Independent / unclassified
3.3 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.
Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd
48 Wellington Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester · OL6 6DQ
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,195
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,550
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A. F. Whites Funeral Services
3 Albion Estate Mossley Road, Ashton under Lyme, Greater Manchester · OL6 6NQ
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,495
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,575
- Professional fee
- £300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
H Revell & Sons Ltd - Chapel of Rest
1a Penny Meadow, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire · OL6 6LU
Independent
3.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 50 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Oldham?
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 Oldham?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Oldham 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 Oldham?
The median direct cremation in Oldham is £1,495 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,195 to £1,995.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Oldham?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Oldham. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Oldham more expensive than the UK average?
Oldham’s median direct cremation (£1,495) is 3% 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.