Little & Caine
0.6 milesKents Bank Road, Grange Over Sands, LA11 7EY
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director is a funeral director in Grange-over-Sands LA11 6EG. The nearest crematorium is Beetham Hall Crematorium, 5.5 miles away.
Contact & location
| Address | Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6EG |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01539 533040 |
| Website | alanpostlethwaitefuneraldirector.co.uk |
| Local council | Westmorland and Furness |
| Area | Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria |
Prices
| Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,951 |
|---|---|
| Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee) | £1,450 |
| Unattended burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,000 |
Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £3,101 — £1,951 funeral director’s charges plus £1,150 at Beetham Hall Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.
From Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director’s published standardised price list (2025), checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.
Questions to ask Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director
- Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
- What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
- Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
- Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
- Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
- Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.
Nearest crematoria
- Beetham Hall Crematorium · 5.5 miles
- Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium · 9.7 miles
- Thorncliffe Crematorium · 13.8 miles
- Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium · 24.7 miles
Nearby cemeteries
- Grange Fell Cemetry · 1.1 miles
- Cartmel Fell Quaker Burial Ground · 4.0 miles
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director?
Call 01539 533040. Visit alanpostlethwaitefuneraldirector.co.uk. The address is Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6EG. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director charges £1,951 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,450 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.
Which crematorium is nearest to Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director?
Beetham Hall Crematorium is 5.5 miles away, and Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium is 9.7 miles away.
Compare with other funeral directors nearby
It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.
Saunders and Son Funeral Directors
1.5 milesWest Winds, Allithwaite Rd, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7EP
£1,395 direct cremation from their price list
Fishwicks
5.5 milesBeetham Hall, Beetham, LA7 7BQ
J N Wilson
6.8 miles14 Stainton Street, Millhead, LA5 9HH
Alan M Fawcett
7.2 milesPreston Street, Carnforth, LA5 9BY
J N Wilson
7.3 miles50b Market Street, Carnforth, LA5 9LB