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Funeral directors in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Ashton-in-Makerfield, and 81 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, 5.0 miles away. Deaths in Ashton-in-Makerfield are registered with Wigan register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ashton-in-Makerfield

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Ashton-in-Makerfield

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
Alan Jones0.3 miles£2,939£2,226
Alan Jones1.9 miles£2,939£2,226
F W Marsh Funeral Services (price list 2024)3.8 miles£1,724£1,075
Middleton and Wood4.3 miles£2,695£1,545
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors4.3 miles£3,040£2,050
Fisher & Dixon Funeral Directors4.4 miles£2,395£1,545
J.S. Hedges Funeral Directors4.8 miles£3,275£2,736

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Crematoria near Ashton-in-Makerfield

Cemeteries in and near Ashton-in-Makerfield

Natural & woodland burial near Ashton-in-Makerfield

Faith & cultural funerals in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Ashton-in-Makerfield — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (5 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Ashton-in-Makerfield: 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 Wigan register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Wigan Council bereavement services.
  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 Ashton-in-Makerfield

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 Ashton-in-Makerfield?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Ashton-in-Makerfield, 31 funeral directors within 5 miles and 81 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ashton-in-Makerfield?
The nearest crematorium to Ashton-in-Makerfield is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, about 5.0 miles from the town centre. Howe Bridge Crematorium (5.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Contact Wigan 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 Ashton-in-Makerfield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ashton-in-Makerfield is £2,395 (funeral director’s charges only) at Fisher & Dixon Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £926 at St Helens Cemetery & 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 Wigan are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Ashton-in-Makerfield, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ashton-in-Makerfield 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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