Funeral Costs in Liverpool 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 21 funeral directors in Liverpool, NORTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

21 Funeral Directors
£2,306 Avg Cremation
£1,381 Avg Burial

Liverpool Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

1 independent funeral directors
25 chain branches (96%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,500 - £3,140

A £1,640 price spread (109.3% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 21 of 26 local funeral directors verified (81%)

Average Funeral Costs in Liverpool

Attended Cremation

£2,306

Range: £1,500 - £3,140

Based on 21 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,515

Range: £1,195 - £2,609

Based on 21 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,381

Range: £695 - £2,195

Based on 21 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 Directors in Liverpool

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
A. C. S. Direct Cremation Liverpool £1,500 £1,195 £1,195
Co-op Funeralcare, Garston (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Liverpool £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Walton Vale (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Liverpool £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, West Derby (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Liverpool £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Coyne Brothers Funeral Directors, Croxteth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,795 £1,745 £1,745
Coyne Brothers Funeral Directors, Croxteth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,795 £1,745 £1,745
Craven Funeral Directors, Aintree (Craven Funeral Directors) Liverpool £1,845 £1,345 £873
Craven Funeral Directors, Toxteth (Craven Funeral Directors) Liverpool £1,845 £1,345 £873
Craven Funeral Directors, Wavertree (Craven Funeral Directors) Liverpool £1,845 £1,345 £873
Funeral Directors, Liverpool (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Liverpool £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Howard Jenkins Funeral Directors, Childwall (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,395 £1,545 £1,545
Howard Jenkins Funeral Directors, Childwall (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,395 £1,545 £1,545
Kiss Goodbye Funerals, Gateacre (Craven Funeral Directors) Liverpool £1,950 £1,195 £695
Leadbetter & Murphy Funeral Directors (Craven Funeral Directors) Liverpool £1,845 £1,345 £873
Pearson Collinson Funeralcare, Allerton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Liverpool £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Pearson Collinson Funeralcare, Hunts Cross (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Liverpool £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Stephen Cain, Liverpool (Beverley Funerals) Liverpool £3,140 £2,609 £2,195
Thompsons Funeral Directors, Aintree (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Thompsons Funeral Directors, Aintree (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Thompsons Funeral Directors, Tuebrook (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Thompsons Funeral Directors, Tuebrook (Dignity Funerals Limited) Liverpool £2,495 £1,545 £1,545

All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a funeral in Liverpool?

Based on our analysis of 21 funeral directors in Liverpool, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,306. 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.

What's included in the funeral director fees shown for Liverpool?

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.

What costs are NOT included in the Liverpool funeral prices?

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.

What is the price range for funerals in Liverpool?

For attended cremation funerals in Liverpool, funeral director fees range from £1,500 (lowest) to £3,140 (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.

How many funeral directors are there in Liverpool?

Our database includes 21 funeral directors serving Liverpool 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.

How do I choose a funeral director in Liverpool?

When choosing a funeral director in Liverpool, 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.

What are CMA Standardised Price Lists?

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 Liverpool.

How often are Liverpool funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Liverpool 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.

Cemeteries & Crematoria in Liverpool

These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.

Allerton Cemetery

Cemetery

Woolton Road, Liverpool, L19 5NF, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,168

Anfield Cemetery

Cemetery

238 Priory Road, Anfield, Liverpool, L4 2SL, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,168

Anfield Crematorium

Crematorium

238 Priory Road, Liverpool, L4 2SL, United Kingdom

Cremation (Attended): £1,029
Cremation (Unattended): £414

Bootle Cemetery

Cemetery

Linacre Lane, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 6ET, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,187

Everton Cemetery

Cemetery

Long Lane, Liverpool, L9 9AG, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,168

Garden View Chapel and Cremations

Crematorium

Beech Street, Liverpool, L7 0EU

Cremation (Attended): £995

Kirkdale Cemetery

Cemetery

Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 9EN, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,168

Springwood Crematorium - Myrtle Chapel

Crematorium

Springwood Avenue, Liverpool, L25 7UN, United Kingdom

Cremation (Attended): £1,029
Cremation (Unattended): £414

Springwood Crematorium - Rosemary Chapel

Crematorium

Springwood Avenue, Liverpool, L25 7UN, United Kingdom

Cremation (Attended): £1,029
Cremation (Unattended): £414

St James Cemetery

St James Mount, Liverpool, L1 7AZ

Thornton Garden Of Rest

Cemetery & Crematorium

Lydiate Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 1TP, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,280
Cremation (Attended): £990
Cremation (Unattended): £388

Toxteth Cemetery

Cemetery

215 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HD, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,168

💡 Understanding Total Funeral Costs

The total cost of a funeral includes both the funeral director's fee (shown above) and the cemetery or crematorium fee. For example, if a funeral director charges £2,500 and a crematorium charges £850, the total cost would be £3,350.

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