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Funeral directors in Poulton-le-Fylde

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Poulton-le-Fylde, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium, 1.3 miles away. Deaths in Poulton-le-Fylde are registered with Wyre register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Poulton-le-Fylde

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 Poulton-le-Fylde

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
Layton Funerals1.9 miles£2,595£1,545
D Hollowell & Sons2.2 miles£2,540—
Helen Ashmore3.0 miles£1,945—
Highfield Road Funeral Home4.7 miles£1,995£1,195
Moons Funeral Service5.3 miles—£1,400
Jeffery Horsfield Undertaker6.6 miles£1,995£1,550
J. & A. Porter Funeral Directors7.3 miles£2,395£1,645
Lytham Funeral Service7.6 miles£2,470£1,899

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Crematoria near Poulton-le-Fylde

Cemeteries in and near Poulton-le-Fylde

Natural & woodland burial near Poulton-le-Fylde

Faith & cultural funerals in Poulton-le-Fylde

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

Places of worship near Poulton-le-Fylde — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Poulton-le-Fylde?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Poulton-le-Fylde, 14 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Poulton-le-Fylde?
The nearest crematorium to Poulton-le-Fylde is Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium, about 1.3 miles from the town centre. Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium (6.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Contact Wyre 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 Poulton-le-Fylde?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Poulton-le-Fylde is £1,945 (funeral director’s charges only) at Helen Ashmore; add the crematorium fee — £1,000 at Carleton 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 Wyre are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Yes — see our local guides to jewish funerals in Poulton-le-Fylde, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Poulton-le-Fylde 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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