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Funeral directors in Marple

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

There are 5 funeral directors based in Marple, and 99 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium, 3.3 miles away. Deaths in Marple are registered with Stockport register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Marple

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 Marple

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
Jonathan Alcock and Sons Ltd1.6 miles£2,735£1,895
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,995£1,745
R. Good Funeral Services3.4 miles£2,500£1,750
Jeremy Unsworth Funeral Services3.6 miles—£1,880
Aidan Gaunt Family Funeral Director4.1 miles£1,570—
GW Turner Funeral Directors4.2 miles£3,240£2,045
S P Astley Funeral Directors4.6 miles£2,495£1,545
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors4.8 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Marple

Cemeteries in and near Marple

Natural & woodland burial near Marple

Faith & cultural funerals in Marple

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

Places of worship near Marple — 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 (6 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 (2 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 Marple: 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 Stockport register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Stockport 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 Marple

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 Marple?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Marple, 33 funeral directors within 5 miles and 99 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Marple?
The nearest crematorium to Marple is Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium, about 3.3 miles from the town centre. Dukinfield Cemetery and Crematorium (6.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Marple?
Contact Stockport 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 Marple?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Marple is £1,570 (funeral director’s charges only) at Aidan Gaunt Family Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,095 at Stockport 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 Stockport are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Marple?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Marple, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Marple?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Marple 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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