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Funeral directors in Skelmersdale

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Skelmersdale, and 64 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium, 5.1 miles away. Deaths in Skelmersdale are registered with West Lancashire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Skelmersdale

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 Skelmersdale

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
Skelmersdale Funeral Services1.3 miles£3,275£2,736
T & ME Walsh5.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors5.9 miles£3,040£2,050
J.S. Hedges Funeral Directors6.6 miles£3,275£2,736
Middleton and Wood6.7 miles£2,695£1,545
Alan Jones6.9 miles£2,939£2,226

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Crematoria near Skelmersdale

Cemeteries in and near Skelmersdale

Natural & woodland burial near Skelmersdale

Faith & cultural funerals in Skelmersdale

Places of worship near Skelmersdale — 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 (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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Funeral costs in Skelmersdale

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 Skelmersdale?
We list 1 funeral director based in Skelmersdale, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 64 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Skelmersdale?
The nearest crematorium to Skelmersdale is West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium, about 5.1 miles from the town centre. St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium (5.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Skelmersdale?
Contact West Lancashire 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 Skelmersdale?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Skelmersdale is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only) at T & ME Walsh; add the crematorium fee — £1,295 at West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Skelmersdale?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Skelmersdale 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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