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Funeral directors in Prescot

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Prescot, and 95 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, 3.3 miles away. Deaths in Prescot are registered with Knowsley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Prescot

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 Prescot

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
F W Marsh Funerals (price list 2024)0.7 miles£1,724£1,075
Garvey and Young1.6 miles£1,220—
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors1.9 miles£3,040£2,050
Craven Funeral Directors2.1 miles£1,845£1,345
J.S. Hedges Funeral Directors3.1 miles£3,275£2,736
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors3.7 miles£3,040£2,050
Fisher & Dixon Funeral Directors3.8 miles£2,395£1,545
F W Marsh Funeral Services (price list 2024)4.1 miles£1,724£1,075
Craven Funeral Directors4.6 miles£1,845£1,345
B Jenkins & Sons5.0 miles£1,880£881

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Crematoria near Prescot

Cemeteries in and near Prescot

Natural & woodland burial near Prescot

Faith & cultural funerals in Prescot

Places of worship near Prescot — 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 →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (3 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (4 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 →

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

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

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 Prescot?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Prescot, 25 funeral directors within 5 miles and 95 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Prescot?
The nearest crematorium to Prescot is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, about 3.3 miles from the town centre. Springwood Crematorium (5.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Prescot?
Contact Knowsley 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 Prescot?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Prescot is £1,220 (funeral director’s charges only) at Garvey and Young; add the crematorium fee — £926 at St Helens 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 Knowsley are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Prescot?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Prescot 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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