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Funeral directors in Whiston

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Whiston, and 91 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, 3.7 miles away. Deaths in Whiston 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 Whiston

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Whiston

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)0.5 miles£1,724£1,075
Garvey and Young1.7 miles£1,220—
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors1.8 miles£3,040£2,050
Craven Funeral Directors2.1 miles£1,845£1,345
J.S. Hedges Funeral Directors3.3 miles£3,275£2,736
Fisher & Dixon Funeral Directors3.5 miles£2,395£1,545
F W Marsh Funeral Services (price list 2024)3.9 miles£1,724£1,075
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors4.0 miles£3,040£2,050
Moar & Butler Funeral Service4.3 miles£1,950£1,345
Craven Funeral Directors5.0 miles£1,845£1,345
B Jenkins & Sons5.3 miles£1,880£881

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Crematoria near Whiston

Cemeteries in and near Whiston

Natural & woodland burial near Whiston

Faith & cultural funerals in Whiston

Places of worship near Whiston — 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 Whiston: 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 Whiston

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 Whiston?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Whiston, 27 funeral directors within 5 miles and 91 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Whiston?
The nearest crematorium to Whiston is St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium, about 3.7 miles from the town centre. Springwood Crematorium (5.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Whiston?
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 Whiston?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Whiston 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 Whiston?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Whiston 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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