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Funeral directors in Askam-in-Furness

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Askam-in-Furness itself, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Thorncliffe Crematorium, 4.1 miles away. Deaths in Askam-in-Furness are registered with Westmorland and Furness register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Askam-in-Furness

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Askam-in-Furness

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Saunders and Son Funeral Directors11.2 miles—£1,395
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director12.1 miles£1,951£1,450
Preston Ireland Bowker15.7 miles£2,595£1,545
Bare & Torrisholme16.7 miles£2,148—
Alan Fawcett17.7 miles£2,332£1,285
Alan M. Fawcett18.5 miles£2,332£1,285
Preston Ireland Bowker19.1 miles£2,795£1,545

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Crematoria near Askam-in-Furness

Cemeteries in and near Askam-in-Furness

Natural & woodland burial near Askam-in-Furness

Faith & cultural funerals in Askam-in-Furness

Places of worship near Askam-in-Furness — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

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Baptist churches (1 nearby)

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Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 2.9 miles — Nelson Street, Walton, Millom, LA18 4DW

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)
  • Kingdom Hall · 3.1 miles — 2 Holborn Hill, Millom, LA18 5BE

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Seventh-day Adventist churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Askam-in-Furness: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Westmorland and Furness register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Askam-in-Furness

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Askam-in-Furness?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Askam-in-Furness, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Askam-in-Furness?
The nearest crematorium to Askam-in-Furness is Thorncliffe Crematorium, about 4.1 miles from the town centre. Beetham Hall Crematorium (17.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Askam-in-Furness?
Contact Westmorland and Furness register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Askam-in-Furness?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Askam-in-Furness is £1,951 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £960 at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Westmorland and Furness are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Askam-in-Furness?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Askam-in-Furness offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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