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Funeral directors in Alston

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Alston, Cumbria, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Alston. The nearest is The Co-operative Funeralcare in Haltwhistle, 10.9 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Eden Valley Crematorium (13.7 miles). Deaths are registered with Westmorland and Furness register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Alston

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 6 more within 25 miles

No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.

Compare funeral director prices near Alston

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Walkers Funeral Directors16.1 miles—£1,650
Walkers Funeral Directors Appleby16.3 miles—£1,650
Michael Walsh Funeral Directors20.9 miles£2,195£1,545
Walkers Funeral Directors21.1 miles£2,195£1,545
George Hudson and Sons21.2 miles£1,930—
Derwentside Funeral Service24.5 miles£2,615£1,460

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Crematoria near Alston

Cemeteries in and near Alston

Natural & woodland burial near Alston

Faith & cultural funerals in Alston

Places of worship near Alston — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Catholic churches (1 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (3 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Alston: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Westmorland and Furness register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Alston

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Alston?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is The Co-operative Funeralcare, 10.9 miles away. Funeral directors regularly travel to cover remote areas, so ask about their coverage and any mileage charge.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Alston?
The nearest crematorium to Alston is Eden Valley Crematorium, about 13.7 miles from the town centre. Carlisle Crematorium (20.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Alston?
Contact Westmorland and Furness register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Alston?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Alston is £1,930 (funeral director’s charges only) at George Hudson and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at Eden Valley Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Westmorland and Furness are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Alston?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Alston offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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