Funeral Costs in Widnes
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Widnes. 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
- £1,545
- Lowest direct cremation
- £999
- Median attended funeral
- £2,495
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,724
- Funeral directors compared
- 24
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Houghtons Funeral Directors - Widnes
FD charges only
at F W Marsh - Whiston
19 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 Widnes costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 19 published price lists from 24 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 19 Widnes providers
- Direct cremation · n=19
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=19
- £2,495median
Typical £1,218–£1,545 (middle 50%)
Full range £999–£2,744
Lowest at Houghtons Funeral Directors - Widnes
Typical £2,295–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,724–£3,290
Lowest at F W Marsh - Whiston
Widnes vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Widnes median | UK median | Widnes vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,495 | £2,890 | 14% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Widnes: £999 to £2,744.
Cheapest funeral directors in Widnes for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Widnes.
- 1.Houghtons Funeral Directors - Widnes£999
- 2.Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd£999
- 3.Houghtons Funeral Directors - Lovely Lane£999
- 4.F W Marsh - Whiston£1,075
- 5.Mears & Jackson Ltd - Runcorn£1,195
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Widnes
- Funeral directors indexed
- 24
- Independent vs chain
- 14 / 10
- Published-price coverage
- 79%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
19 of 24 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Widnes
<1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £999
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,240
- Professional fee
- £825
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<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.
Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors
220 Liverpool Road, WIDNES, CHESHIRE · WA8 7HY
Funeral Partners
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,290
- Professional fee
- £1,330
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.4 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.
1.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,195
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,450
- Professional fee
- £1,110
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.4 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 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.
Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors
3A Station Road, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE · L35 0LL
Independent / unclassified
4.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd
Elizabeth House Station Road Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire · WA5 1RQ
Independent
4.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £999
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,240
- Professional fee
- £825
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Cosgrove's IFC Limited
5 - 7 Windy Arbor Road, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE · L35 3PA
Independent / unclassified
4.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Ltd - Frodsham
40A Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire · WA6 7AU
Independent
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,600
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,050
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.8 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,075
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,724
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,395
- Professional fee
- £635
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.4 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,395
- Professional fee
- £635
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.5 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.
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £999
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,240
- Professional fee
- £825
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 24 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Widnes?
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 Widnes?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Widnes is £2,495 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 Widnes?
The median direct cremation in Widnes is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £999 to £2,744.
Which funeral director in Widnes publishes the lowest price?
Houghtons Funeral Directors - Widnes publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Widnes at £999. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Widnes more expensive than the UK average?
Widnes’s median direct cremation (£1,545) is in line with 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.