Independent, transparent pricing from 18 funeral directors in Wirral, NORTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
High competition
3 independent funeral directors
22 chain branches (88%)
Largest provider: Charles Stephens (7 branches)
Wide pricing gap
Price range: £1,995 - £3,290
A £1,295 price spread (64.9% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers
✓ Good coverage: 18 of 25 local funeral directors verified (72%)
Range: £1,995 - £3,290
Based on 18 funeral directors
Range: £1,175 - £2,470
Based on 17 funeral directors
Range: £745 - £1,995
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 Director | Location | Attended Cremation | Unattended Cremation | Attended Burial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Stephens | Wirral | £2,736 | £2,000 | £1,500 |
| Charles Stephens, Heswall (Charles Stephens) | Heswall | £2,736 | £2,000 | £1,500 |
| Charles Stephens, Rock Ferry (Charles Stephens) | Rock Ferry | £2,736 | £2,000 | £1,500 |
| Charles Stephens, West Kirby (Charles Stephens) | West Kirby | £2,736 | £2,000 | £1,500 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Argyle Street, Birkenhead (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Birkenhead | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Heswall (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Wirral | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Hoylake (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Hoylake | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Moreton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | N/A | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Oxton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Birkenhead | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Wallasey (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Wallasey | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| F R Kirk & Son Funeral Directors, Bebington (Beverley Funerals) | Bebington | £3,015 | £2,470 | £1,995 |
| John W Griffith & Son | Wallasey | £1,995 | £1,175 | £745 |
| Owens Funerals | Wallasey | £1,995 | N/A | £995 |
| Quinns Funeral Directors, Greasby (Funeral Partners Limited) | Greasby | £3,290 | £2,200 | £1,700 |
| Williams & Bell Funeral Directors, Birkenhead (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Birkenhead | £2,795 | £1,745 | £1,745 |
| Williams & Bell Funeral Directors, Birkenhead (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Birkenhead | £2,795 | £1,745 | £1,745 |
| Williams & Bell Funeral Directors, Moreton (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Wirral | £2,795 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Williams & Bell Funeral Directors, Moreton (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Wirral | £2,795 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.
Based on our analysis of 18 funeral directors in Wirral, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,584. 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 Wirral, funeral director fees range from £1,995 (lowest) to £3,290 (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.
Our database includes 18 funeral directors serving Wirral 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 Wirral, 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 Wirral.
We update our funeral pricing data for Wirral 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.
These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.
Tollemache Road, Wirral, CH41 0DG, United Kingdom
Frankby Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1QJ, United Kingdom
Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1QJ
Blackhourse Hill, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DS, United Kingdom
West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DS
Heswall, Wirral, CH61 6UZ
Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH61 6UZ, United Kingdom
Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 5LW, United Kingdom
Ferry Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH62 0DB, United Kingdom
Bridle Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 8BP
St Mays Church, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0AQ, United Kingdom
Rake Lane, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5DE, United Kingdom
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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