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Funeral directors in Maghull

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Maghull, Merseyside, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Maghull, and 70 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Thornton Crematorium, 2.3 miles away. Deaths in Maghull are registered with Sefton register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Maghull

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Maghull

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
H Leslie Humphreys3.8 miles£2,695£1,645
Thompsons3.9 miles£2,495£1,545
David Clegg Funeral Service4.2 miles£2,595—
Thompsons5.3 miles£2,495£1,745
Skelmersdale Funeral Services6.1 miles£3,275£2,736
Peter Coyne Funeral Service6.3 miles£3,275£2,114

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Crematoria near Maghull

Cemeteries in and near Maghull

Natural & woodland burial near Maghull

Faith & cultural funerals in Maghull

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Maghull — 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 (3 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 →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Maghull?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Maghull, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 70 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Maghull?
The nearest crematorium to Maghull is Thornton Crematorium, about 2.3 miles from the town centre. West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium (5.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Maghull?
Contact Sefton 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 Maghull?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Maghull is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only) at Thompsons; add the crematorium fee — £1,052 at Thornton 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 Sefton are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Maghull?
Yes — see our local guides to hindu funerals in Maghull, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Maghull?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Maghull 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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