Funeral Costs in Oldham
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Oldham. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,495
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,195
- Median attended funeral
- £2,695
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,500
- Funeral directors compared
- 50
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd
FD charges only
at Heathcote's Funeral Services Ltd
31 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Oldham costs £1,495 (3% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 31 published price lists from 50 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 31 Oldham providers
- Direct cremation · n=31
- £1,495median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=31
- £2,695median
Typical £1,240–£1,684 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,195–£1,995
Lowest at Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd
Typical £2,433–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,500–£3,490
Lowest at Heathcote's Funeral Services Ltd
Oldham vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Oldham median | UK median | Oldham vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,495 | £1,545 | 3% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,695 | £2,890 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Oldham: £1,195 to £1,995.
Cheapest funeral directors in Oldham for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Oldham.
- 1.Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd£1,195
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Chadderton Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Royton Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Oldham
- Funeral directors indexed
- 50
- Independent vs chain
- 39 / 11
- Published-price coverage
- 62%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
31 of 50 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Oldham
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Wild and Brierley Limited
2a - 2b Edward Street, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE · OL9 7QW
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,376
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
S Wellens and Sons (inc J Dyson)
313 Washbrook, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE · OL9 8JL
Independent / unclassified
1.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
T Collins and Son Ltd
151 - 153 St. John Street, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE · OL4 3DR
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,376
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Harold P Heywood & Co Ltd
672 Oldham Road Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire · M35 9DU
Independent
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,376
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,370
- Professional fee
- £898
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,490
- Professional fee
- £1,530
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Farrell-McCartan Funeral Services
10 Partington Street, Failsworth, Greater Manchester · M35 9RD
Independent
2.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,592
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,750
- Professional fee
- £550
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Elizabeth Way and Company Funeral Directors
18 Stamford Street, ASHTON_UNDER_LYNE, LANCASHIRE · OL5 0HR
Funeral Partners
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,360
- Professional fee
- £600
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Middleton Funeralcare
140 Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M24 2LH
Independent / unclassified
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd
48 Wellington Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester · OL6 6DQ
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,195
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,550
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A. F. Whites Funeral Services
3 Albion Estate Mossley Road, Ashton under Lyme, Greater Manchester · OL6 6NQ
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,495
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,575
- Professional fee
- £300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
H Revell & Sons Ltd - Chapel of Rest
1a Penny Meadow, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire · OL6 6LU
Independent
3.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 50 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Oldham
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Oldham?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Oldham?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Oldham is £2,695 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Oldham?
The median direct cremation in Oldham is £1,495 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,195 to £1,995.
Which funeral director in Oldham publishes the lowest price?
Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Oldham at £1,195. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Oldham more expensive than the UK average?
Oldham’s median direct cremation (£1,495) is 3% below UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.