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Funeral directors in Wilmslow

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Wilmslow, and 70 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Macclesfield Crematorium, 5.7 miles away. Deaths in Wilmslow are registered with Cheshire East register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Wilmslow

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 Wilmslow

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
James Bradley & Sons3.7 miles£2,695£1,545
Adlington Memorial Park and Funeral Service4.0 miles£2,150£1,995
Kenneth Dewey & Sons Funeral Directors5.6 miles£2,995£1,545
GW Turner Funeral Directors5.9 miles£3,240£2,045
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors5.9 miles£2,995£1,745
R. Good Funeral Services6.0 miles£2,500£1,750
Kenneth Dewey and Sons Funeral Directors6.1 miles£2,995£1,645
Andrew Smith Funeral Services6.6 miles—£1,720
Hooley, Watson and Buckley Funeral Directors6.7 miles—£1,545

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Crematoria near Wilmslow

Cemeteries in and near Wilmslow

Natural & woodland burial near Wilmslow

Faith & cultural funerals in Wilmslow

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

Places of worship near Wilmslow — 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) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Wilmslow: find a church in Wilmslow for a funeral service

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

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

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 Wilmslow?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Wilmslow, 14 funeral directors within 5 miles and 70 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wilmslow?
The nearest crematorium to Wilmslow is Macclesfield Crematorium, about 5.7 miles from the town centre. Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium (6.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wilmslow?
Contact Cheshire East 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 Wilmslow?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wilmslow is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Adlington Memorial Park and Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,080 at Macclesfield 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 Cheshire East are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Wilmslow?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Wilmslow, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wilmslow?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wilmslow 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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