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Funeral directors in Aspatria

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

There is no funeral director listed in Aspatria itself, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Distington Crematorium, 13.7 miles away. Deaths in Aspatria are registered with Cumberland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Aspatria

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 Aspatria

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
F Irving & Sons16.7 miles£2,050£1,600
George Hudson and Sons17.1 miles£1,930—
Walkers Funeral Directors17.3 miles£2,195£1,545
Michael Walsh Funeral Directors17.6 miles£2,195£1,545
Nicholson Funeral Directors22.1 miles£1,950£1,550
D G Lockhart Funeral Directors22.8 miles£2,828—
John Pagan & Son23.6 miles£2,695£1,645
Tranquility Funerals24.1 miles£2,345£1,595
Walkers Funeral Directors24.3 miles—£1,650

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Crematoria near Aspatria

Cemeteries in and near Aspatria

Natural & woodland burial near Aspatria

Faith & cultural funerals in Aspatria

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

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Aspatria: 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 Cumberland 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.

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Funeral costs in Aspatria

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 Aspatria?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Aspatria, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Aspatria?
The nearest crematorium to Aspatria is Distington Crematorium, about 13.7 miles from the town centre. Carlisle Crematorium (16.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Aspatria?
Contact Cumberland 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 Aspatria?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Aspatria is £1,930 (funeral director’s charges only) at George Hudson and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,235 at Distington 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 Cumberland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Aspatria?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Aspatria 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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