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Funeral directors in Audenshaw

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Audenshaw, and 130 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Dukinfield Cemetery and Crematorium, 1.8 miles away. Deaths in Audenshaw are registered with Tameside register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Audenshaw

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 Audenshaw

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
Crown Point Funeral Services0.8 miles£1,800£1,795
S P Astley Funeral Directors1.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Raymond Massey and Son Funeral Directors1.4 miles£2,810£2,045
Braithwaite & Sons Independent Funeral Directors2.0 miles—£1,750
Aidan Gaunt Family Funeral Director2.2 miles£1,570—
AP Funeral Care2.5 miles—£1,500
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors2.8 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Audenshaw

Cemeteries in and near Audenshaw

Natural & woodland burial near Audenshaw

Faith & cultural funerals in Audenshaw

Places of worship near Audenshaw — 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 (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 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 Audenshaw: 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 Tameside register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Tameside 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 Audenshaw

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 Audenshaw?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Audenshaw, 57 funeral directors within 5 miles and 130 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Audenshaw?
The nearest crematorium to Audenshaw is Dukinfield Cemetery and Crematorium, about 1.8 miles from the town centre. Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium (5.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Audenshaw?
Contact Tameside 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 Audenshaw?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Audenshaw is £1,570 (funeral director’s charges only) at Aidan Gaunt Family Funeral Director. 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 Tameside are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Audenshaw?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Audenshaw 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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