Funeral Costs in Tameside 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 10 funeral directors in Tameside, NORTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

10 Funeral Directors
£2,311 Avg Cremation
£1,532 Avg Burial

Tameside Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

1 independent funeral directors
14 chain branches (93%)

Largest provider: A F Whites Funeral Service (6 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,575 - £2,960

A £1,385 price spread (87.9% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Developing coverage: 10 of 15 local funeral directors verified (67%)

Average Funeral Costs in Tameside

Attended Cremation

£2,311

Range: £1,575 - £2,960

Based on 10 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,610

Range: £1,445 - £1,995

Based on 10 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,532

Range: £1,395 - £1,700

Based on 10 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 Tameside

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
A D Fitton Funeral Services (A F Whites Funeral Service) Ashton Under Lyne £1,575 £1,495 £1,395
A F Whites Funeral Service Stalybridge £1,575 £1,495 £1,395
Co-op Funeralcare, Ashton-Under-Lyne (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Ashton-Under-Lyne £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Droylsden (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Manchester £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Dowse Catterall Funeralcare (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Manchester £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Elizabeth Way & Company Funeral Directors (Funeral Partners Limited) Mossley £2,360 £1,995 £1,700
N Gill inc G&E Rayment, Droylsden Chapel (C Middleton & Son Ltd) Tameside £2,750 £1,700 £1,700
Raymond Massey & Son Funeral Directors (Funeral Partners Limited) Dukinfield £2,960 £1,995 £1,700
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors, Denton (Dignity Funerals Limited) N/A £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors, Denton (Dignity Funerals Limited) N/A £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 Tameside?

Based on our analysis of 10 funeral directors in Tameside, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,311. 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 Tameside?

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 Tameside 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 Tameside?

For attended cremation funerals in Tameside, funeral director fees range from £1,575 (lowest) to £2,960 (highest) based on our analysis of 10 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 Tameside?

Our database includes 10 funeral directors serving Tameside 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 Tameside?

When choosing a funeral director in Tameside, 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 Tameside.

How often are Tameside funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Tameside 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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