Funeral Costs in Stockport 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 18 funeral directors in Stockport, NORTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

18 Funeral Directors
£2,549 Avg Cremation
£1,630 Avg Burial

Stockport Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

4 independent funeral directors
18 chain branches (82%)

Largest provider: The Co-operative Funeralcare (7 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £2,075 - £3,490

A £1,415 price spread (68.2% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 18 of 22 local funeral directors verified (82%)

Average Funeral Costs in Stockport

Attended Cremation

£2,549

Range: £2,075 - £3,490

Based on 18 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,673

Range: £1,445 - £2,500

Based on 18 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,630

Range: £1,445 - £2,000

Based on 18 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 Stockport

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Ben Lloyds Funeralcare (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Cheadle Hulme £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Brian Sharples & Son Ltd Stockport £2,490 £2,011 £1,946
Brian Sharples & Son, Romiley (Brian Sharples & Son Ltd) N/A £2,490 £2,011 £1,946
C Middleton & Son Ltd Stockport £2,750 £1,700 £1,700
C Middleton & Son Ltd, Stockport Chapel (C Middleton & Son Ltd) Stockport £2,750 £1,700 £1,700
Co-op Funeralcare, Bredbury (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Stockport £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Cheadle (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Cheadle £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Davenport (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Stockport £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, High Lane (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Stockport £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, The Heatons (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Stockport £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
G W Turner Funeral Directors (Funeral Partners Limited) Edgeley £3,490 £1,995 £1,700
George Ball & Son Stockport £2,075 £1,498 £1,658
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) Stockport £2,995 £1,745 £1,745
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) Stockport £2,995 £1,745 £1,745
R Good Funeral Services Ltd Stockport £2,500 £2,500 £2,000
R. A. Fairhurst & Sons (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Stockport £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
S P Astley Funeral Directors, Stockport (Dignity Funerals Limited) Stockport £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
S P Astley Funeral Directors, Stockport (Dignity Funerals Limited) Stockport £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 Stockport?

Based on our analysis of 18 funeral directors in Stockport, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,549. 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 Stockport?

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 Stockport 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 Stockport?

For attended cremation funerals in Stockport, funeral director fees range from £2,075 (lowest) to £3,490 (highest) based on our analysis of 18 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 Stockport?

Our database includes 18 funeral directors serving Stockport 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 Stockport?

When choosing a funeral director in Stockport, 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 Stockport.

How often are Stockport funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Stockport 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 Stockport

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

Highfield Cemetery

Cemetery

Highfield Avenue, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 3DD

Burial: £1,128

Highfield Cemetery, Bredbury

Cemetery

Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3DD

Burial: £1,128

Mill Lane Cemetery, Cheadle

Cemetery

Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2PX

Burial: £1,128

Park Road Cemetery

Cemetery

Park Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2AN

Burial: £1,128

Park Road Cemetery, Cheadle

Cemetery

Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2AN

Burial: £1,128

Stockport Cemetery & Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6LS

Burial: £1,128
Cremation (Attended): £980
Cremation (Unattended): £499

Willow Grove Cemetery, Reddish

Cemetery

Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7ZZ

Burial: £1,128

💡 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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