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Funeral directors in Lytham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Lytham, Lancashire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Lytham, and 40 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium, 1.2 miles away. Deaths in Lytham are registered with Fylde register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lytham

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 Lytham

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
Lytham Funeral Service0.2 miles£2,470£1,899
J. & A. Porter Funeral Directors1.0 mile£2,395£1,645
Jeffery Horsfield Undertaker2.8 miles£1,995£1,550
Highfield Road Funeral Home4.6 miles£1,995£1,195
M. Rushton Funeral Directors4.9 miles£2,590£1,680
Layton Funerals6.7 miles£2,595£1,545
Southport Funeral Care7.0 miles£2,387—
D Hollowell & Sons7.2 miles£2,540—
Clifford Ward Funeral Directors7.3 miles£2,090£1,200

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Crematoria near Lytham

Cemeteries in and near Lytham

Natural & woodland burial near Lytham

Faith & cultural funerals in Lytham

Places of worship near Lytham — 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) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Lytham?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Lytham, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 40 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Lytham?
The nearest crematorium to Lytham is Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium, about 1.2 miles from the town centre. Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium (7.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lytham?
Contact Fylde 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 Lytham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lytham is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jeffery Horsfield Undertaker; add the crematorium fee — £956 at Lytham Park 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 Fylde are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lytham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lytham 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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