Funeral Costs in Wirral
Funeral Cost Index compares 73 funeral directors in and around Wirral, with 58 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,545 (range £500–£2,744); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,723. 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
- £1,545
- Direct cremation range
- £500 to £2,744
- Median attended funeral
- £2,723
- Attended funeral range
- £450 to £3,275
- Funeral directors compared
- 73
- Last verified
- 7 May 2026
FD charges only
58 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: 7 May 2026. Based on 58 captured price lists from 73 indexed funeral directors within 12 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Wirral costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,723 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 58 published price lists from 73 indexed funeral directors within 12 miles.
Price range across 58 Wirral providers
- Direct cremation · n=56
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=58
- £2,723median
Typical £1,240–£1,775 (middle 50%)
Full range £500–£2,744
Typical £2,295–£3,232 (middle 50%)
Full range £450–£3,275
Total cost of an attended cremation in Wirral
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,723
- Crematorium fee — Thornton Crematorium (9.5 mi)
- + £1,052
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,775
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Wirral is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Wirral vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Wirral median | UK median | Wirral vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,723 | £2,890 | 6% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Wirral: £500 to £2,744.
Published direct cremation prices in Wirral
Five captured provider prices within 12 miles of Wirral, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.W Williams and Son Funeral Directors£500
- 2.J E Davies and Son£875
- 3.J E Davies and Son£875
- 4.Mears & Jackson Ltd - Little Sutton£1,195
- 5.Moreton Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Wirral
- Funeral directors indexed
- 73
- Independent vs chain
- 54 / 19
- Published-price coverage
- 79%
Within 12 miles
independents / chain branches
58 of 73 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Wirral
Thomas McMullan Funeral Services
The Valley Lodge Funeral Home, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE · CH42 9JE
Independent / unclassified
1.7 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.
Quinns of Greasby Funeral Directors
217 Greasby Road, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE · CH49 2PF
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Steven Belmar & Liston Funeral Directors Ltd
387 Pensby Road Pensby, Wirral, Cheshire · CH61 9PF
Independent
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,695
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,750
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Charles Stephens Funeral Directors
146 Greasby Road, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE · CH49 3NQ
Independent / unclassified
2.0 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.
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.
Laurence Jones Funeral Directors
Castle House Funeral Home 86 Teehey Lane,, Wirral, Merseyside · CH63 8QU
Independent
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,399
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,000
- Professional fee
- £500
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
2.4 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.
2.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.6 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.
2.6 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.
2.7 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.9 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.
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,605
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,565
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
John W Griffith & Son Ltd
Millbank Funeral Home Mill Lane Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside · CH44 3BN
Independent
3.1 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
3.1 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.
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.
3.5 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.
DTS Merseyside Ltd t/a Owens Funeral Directors
15-17 Liscard Village, Wirral, Merseyside · CH45 4JG
Independent
3.6 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.
Showing 20 of 73 providers within 12 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Wirral?
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 Wirral?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Wirral is £2,723 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 Wirral?
The median direct cremation in Wirral is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £500 to £2,744.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Wirral?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Wirral. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Wirral more expensive than the UK average?
Wirral’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.