Independent, transparent pricing from 21 funeral directors in Cheshire East, NORTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
High competition
1 independent funeral directors
22 chain branches (96%)
Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)
Some variation
Price range: £2,000 - £2,960
A £960 price spread (48% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers
✓ Excellent coverage: 21 of 23 local funeral directors verified (91%)
Range: £2,000 - £2,960
Based on 21 funeral directors
Range: £1,445 - £2,011
Based on 21 funeral directors
Range: £1,445 - £1,946
Based on 20 funeral directors
Note: Prices shown are for the funeral director's professional services only. Additional costs such as crematorium/burial fees (typically £800-£1,000) and flowers are not included.
| Funeral Director | Location | Attended Cremation | Unattended Cremation | Attended Burial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Sharples & Son, Poynton (Brian Sharples & Son Ltd) | Stockport | £2,490 | £2,011 | £1,946 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Broken Cross (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Macclesfield | £2,445 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Congleton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Congleton | £2,445 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Handforth (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Handforth | £2,445 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Macclesfield (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Macclesfield | £2,445 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street Crewe (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Crewe | £2,445 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Poynton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Poynton | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| George Lightfoot Family Funeral Directors, Wimslow (George Lightfoot Family Funeral Directors) | Wimslow | £2,000 | £1,537 | £1,500 |
| George Lightfoot Family Funeral Directors, Wimslow (George Lightfoot Family Funeral Directors) | Wimslow | £2,000 | £1,537 | N/A |
| Graham Tresidder & Son, Audlem (Graham Tresidder & Son) | Audlem | £2,425 | £1,900 | £1,525 |
| Graham Tresidder & Son, Nantwich (Graham Tresidder & Son) | Nantwich | £2,425 | £1,900 | £1,525 |
| Graham Tresidder & Son, Wistaston (Graham Tresidder & Son) | Crewe | £2,425 | £1,900 | £1,525 |
| Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors, Holmes Chapel (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Holmes Chapel | £2,495 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors, Holmes Chapel (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Holmes Chapel | £2,495 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors, Sandbach (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Sandbach | £2,495 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors, Sandbach (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Sandbach | £2,495 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Hooley, Watson & Buckley Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Macclesfield | £2,395 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Hooley, Watson & Buckley Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Macclesfield | £2,395 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| John Garside & Son Funeral Directors, Congleton (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Congleton | £2,495 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| John Garside & Son Funeral Directors, Congleton (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Congleton | £2,495 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Joseph O'Connell Funeral Services | Crewe | £2,960 | £1,995 | £1,700 |
All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.
Based on our analysis of 21 funeral directors in Cheshire East, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,431. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, doctor's fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.
The prices shown are for funeral director professional services only. This typically includes: collection of the deceased, care of the deceased, provision of coffin, funeral arrangements meeting, hearse and bearers for the funeral service, and coordination with third parties. These are the fees charged by the funeral director for their services.
The prices shown do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements): Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,000), Burial plot and interment fees (typically £1,500-£3,000), Doctor's fees for cremation certificates (£164), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£150-£300), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.
For attended cremation funerals in Cheshire East, funeral director fees range from £2,000 (lowest) to £2,960 (highest) based on our analysis of 21 funeral directors. The wide range reflects differences in service levels, coffin quality, and included extras. Always request a detailed price breakdown to understand what each funeral director includes.
Our database includes 21 funeral directors serving Cheshire East with approved, CMA-regulated pricing. This gives bereaved families meaningful choice and the ability to compare costs and services. We only include funeral directors with published Standardised Price Lists to ensure transparency.
When choosing a funeral director in Cheshire East, consider: (1) Price transparency - do they have a clear Standardised Price List? (2) Service reviews from previous families. (3) Location and availability. (4) Personal rapport - you should feel comfortable with them. (5) Professional accreditation (NAFD, SAIF, or independent). Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all funeral directors to publish Standardised Price Lists showing their prices for common funeral services. This allows families to compare costs easily across different funeral directors. All prices on this page are sourced from these CMA-regulated price lists for funeral directors in Cheshire East.
We update our funeral pricing data for Cheshire East regularly from CMA Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors. Prices shown are current as of February 2026. Funeral directors can update their prices at any time, so we recommend always requesting a written quotation before proceeding with arrangements.
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