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Funeral directors in Widnes

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Widnes, Cheshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Widnes, and 68 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Walton Lea Crematorium, 5.2 miles away. Deaths in Widnes are registered with Halton register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Widnes

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 Widnes

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
Moar & Butler Funeral Service0.2 miles£1,950£1,345
Davis McMullan1.7 miles£2,495£1,545
Houghtons Funeral Home3.8 miles£2,240£999
F W Marsh Funerals (price list 2024)4.7 miles£1,724£1,075
JC Clarke & Son Funeral Directors4.8 miles£2,995£1,745
Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors5.0 miles£3,040£2,050
Fisher & Dixon Funeral Directors5.2 miles£2,395£1,545
Garvey and Young5.2 miles£1,220—
Craven Funeral Directors5.2 miles£1,845£1,345
F W Marsh Funeral Services (price list 2024)6.0 miles£1,724£1,075

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Crematoria near Widnes

Cemeteries in and near Widnes

Natural & woodland burial near Widnes

Faith & cultural funerals in Widnes

Places of worship near Widnes — 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 (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (6 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 →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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 Widnes?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Widnes, 16 funeral directors within 5 miles and 68 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Widnes?
The nearest crematorium to Widnes is Walton Lea Crematorium, about 5.2 miles from the town centre. Springwood Crematorium (6.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Widnes?
Contact Halton 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 Widnes?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Widnes is £1,220 (funeral director’s charges only) at Garvey and Young; add the crematorium fee — £1,034 at Walton Lea 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 Halton are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Widnes?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Widnes 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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