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Funeral directors in Birkenhead

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Birkenhead (Penbedw), Merseyside, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Birkenhead, and 76 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Landican Cemetery and Crematorium, 3.0 miles away. Deaths in Birkenhead are registered with Wirral register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Birkenhead

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 Birkenhead

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
Alex Taylor Funeral Directors0.2 miles£2,795£1,745
Owens Funeral Service2.3 miles£1,995—
Peter Coyne Funeral Service3.3 miles£3,275£2,114
Craven Funeral Directors3.3 miles£1,845£1,345
Thompsons4.3 miles£2,495£1,745
B Jenkins & Sons4.5 miles£1,880£881
Richard and Shannon Jenkins Funeral Directors4.6 miles£2,200—

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Crematoria near Birkenhead

Cemeteries in and near Birkenhead

Natural & woodland burial near Birkenhead

Faith & cultural funerals in Birkenhead

Places of worship near Birkenhead — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Birkenhead: 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 Wirral register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Wirral 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 Birkenhead

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 Birkenhead?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Birkenhead, 33 funeral directors within 5 miles and 76 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Birkenhead?
The nearest crematorium to Birkenhead is Landican Cemetery and Crematorium, about 3.0 miles from the town centre. Springwood Crematorium (6.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Birkenhead?
Contact Wirral 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 Birkenhead?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Birkenhead is £1,845 (funeral director’s charges only) at Craven Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,057 at Landican Cemetery and 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 Wirral are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Birkenhead?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Birkenhead 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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