Funeral Costs in Sale
Funeral Cost Index compares 41 funeral directors in and around Sale, with 33 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,498 (range £925–£1,995); the median attended funeral director's charges run £3,240. 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
- £1,498
- Direct cremation range
- £925 to £1,995
- Median attended funeral
- £3,240
- Attended funeral range
- £2,075 to £3,320
- Funeral directors compared
- 41
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
33 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 33 captured price lists from 41 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Sale costs £1,498 (3% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,240 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 33 published price lists from 41 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 33 Sale providers
- Direct cremation · n=33
- £1,498median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=33
- £3,240median
Typical £1,240–£1,645 (middle 50%)
Full range £925–£1,995
Typical £2,995–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,075–£3,320
Total cost of an attended cremation in Sale
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £3,240
- Crematorium fee — Chorlton-cum-Hardy Crematorium (2.3 mi)
- + £1,010
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £4,250
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Sale is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Sale vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Sale median | UK median | Sale vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,498 | £1,545 | 3% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,240 | £2,890 | 12% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Sale: £925 to £1,995.
Published direct cremation prices in Sale
Five captured provider prices within 6 miles of Sale, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.P Loftus & Son£925
- 2.P Loftus and Son Ltd£925
- 3.R E Jones Funeral Directors£1,240
- 4.Co-op 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 Sale
- Funeral directors indexed
- 41
- Independent vs chain
- 28 / 13
- Published-price coverage
- 80%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
33 of 41 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Sale
<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.
Arthur Kershaw Funeral Services Ltd
168 - 170 Washway Road, SALE, CHESHIRE · M33 6RH
Independent / unclassified
<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.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Herbert Murray Funeral Directors Ltd
29 Green Lane Ashton-on-Mersey, Sale, Cheshire · M33 5PN
Independent
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
C L Birkett and Son Funeral Directors
147 Barton Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M32 8DN
Funeral Partners
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,240
- Professional fee
- £1,280
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,240
- Professional fee
- £1,280
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,550
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,150
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R Pepperdine & Sons Ltd
Alexandra House 5 Manchester Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Greater Manchester · M21 9JG
Independent
2.0 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,825
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,125
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R. Pepperdine & Sons Ltd
Alexandra House, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M21 9JG
Independent / unclassified
2.0 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,825
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,125
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.1 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.
Urmston Funeralcare
12 Crofts Bank Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M41 0TS
Independent / unclassified
2.1 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.
P Loftus & Son
263 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire · M21 7GJ
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £925
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,705
- Professional fee
- £950
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Chorlton Funeralcare
102 Unit C Manchester Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M21 9BG
Independent / unclassified
2.4 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.
2.4 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £925
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,705
- Professional fee
- £950
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Eamonn A Kennedy Funeral Directors
390 Palatine Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M22 4FZ
Independent / unclassified
2.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 41 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Sale?
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 Sale?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Sale is £3,240 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 Sale?
The median direct cremation in Sale is £1,498 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £925 to £1,995.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Sale?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Sale. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Sale more expensive than the UK average?
Sale’s median direct cremation (£1,498) 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.