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Funeral directors in St Helens

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

There are 9 funeral directors based in St Helens, and 92 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, 1.4 miles away. Deaths in St Helens are registered with St. Helens register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near St Helens

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 St Helens

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
J.S. Hedges Funeral Directors0.6 miles£3,275£2,736
F W Marsh Funeral Services (price list 2024)0.9 miles£1,724£1,075
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors1.0 mile£3,040£2,050
Fisher & Dixon Funeral Directors1.3 miles£2,395£1,545
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors1.7 miles£3,040£2,050
F W Marsh Funerals (price list 2024)3.0 miles£1,724£1,075
Alan Jones4.5 miles£2,939£2,226
Garvey and Young5.0 miles£1,220—
Craven Funeral Directors5.4 miles£1,845£1,345
Houghtons Funeral Home5.5 miles£2,240£999
Alan Jones5.8 miles£2,939£2,226

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Crematoria near St Helens

Cemeteries in and near St Helens

Natural & woodland burial near St Helens

Faith & cultural funerals in St Helens

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

Places of worship near St Helens — 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 (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in St Helens: find a church in St Helens for a funeral service · prayer times in St Helens for janazah

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

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

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 St Helens?
We list 9 funeral directors based in St Helens, 21 funeral directors within 5 miles and 92 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to St Helens?
The nearest crematorium to St Helens is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, about 1.4 miles from the town centre. Walton Lea Crematorium (8.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in St Helens?
Contact St. Helens 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 St Helens?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near St Helens 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 St. Helens are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in St Helens?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in St Helens, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in St Helens?
Yes. Most funeral directors near St Helens 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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