The Co-operative Funeralcare
6.3 milesCrosby Street, Maryport, CA15 6BP
Co-op Funeralcare
Funeral directors in Cockermouth
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Cockermouth, Cumbria, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There is no funeral director listed in Cockermouth itself, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Distington Crematorium, 7.6 miles away. Deaths in Cockermouth are registered with Cumberland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.
Funeral directors in and near Cockermouth
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
John Sandelands Funeral Directors
6.4 miles56a Main Rd, Workington, CA14 1HU
The Co-operative Funeralcare
7.6 milesOxford Street, Workington, CA14 2BZ
Co-op Funeralcare
F Irving & Sons
9.9 miles153 Main Street, Frizington, CA26 3SB
£2,050 attended funeral £1,600 direct cremation from their price list
F & W Green
10.4 miles19 Eskin Street, Keswick, CA12 4DQ
Adams Read and Hocking Funeral Directors
11.5 milesFuneral Home, Towerson St, Cleator Moor, CA23 3EL
The Co-operative Funeralcare
11.9 miles2 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7AL
Co-op Funeralcare
Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Director
19.6 miles16 The Sq, Carlisle, CA5 7PY
George Hudson and Sons
22.5 miles118 Wigton Rd, Carlisle, CA2 7ES
£1,930 attended funeral from their price list
Walkers Funeral Directors
22.7 milesCarlisle, CA2 7AY
£2,195 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
57 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7JB
Michael Walsh Funeral Directors
23.0 miles31-35 Church Street, Caldewgate, Carlisle, CA2 5TL
£2,195 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Kennedy And Ferguson
23.1 miles87 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4EH
Co-op Funeralcare
23.5 miles32 Spencer St, Carlisle, CA1 1BA
Co-op Funeralcare
78 Brook St, Carlisle, CA1 2HX
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Etterby Street Funeralcare
23.8 miles8 Etterby St, Carlisle, CA3 9JB
Co-op Funeralcare
The Co-operative Funeralcare
24.3 milesCromwell Road, Penrith, CA11 7JW
Co-op Funeralcare
Richardson's Funeral Directors
24.7 milesVictoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR
Walkers Funeral Directors
24.7 milesTynefield House, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HY
£1,650 direct cremation from their price list
Compare funeral director prices near Cockermouth
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 director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Irving & Sons | 9.9 miles | £2,050 | £1,600 |
| George Hudson and Sons | 22.5 miles | £1,930 | — |
| Walkers Funeral Directors | 22.7 miles | £2,195 | £1,545 |
| Michael Walsh Funeral Directors | 23.0 miles | £2,195 | £1,545 |
| Walkers Funeral Directors | 24.7 miles | — | £1,650 |
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Crematoria near Cockermouth
Distington Crematorium
7.6 milesDistington, CA14 4QY
Standard cremation fee £1,235
Carlisle Crematorium
22.0 milesCarlisle, CA2 6AT
Standard cremation fee £1,235 (2026/27)
Roucan Loch Crematorium
29.6 milesRoucan Road, Dumfries, DG1 4JF
Standard cremation fee £1,095 (2026)
Eden Valley Crematorium
29.7 milesAsh Hill, Temple Sowerby, CA10 2AN
Standard cremation fee £1,150
Thorncliffe Crematorium
37.3 milesBarrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NG
Standard cremation fee £960
Beetham Hall Crematorium
39.8 milesBeetham Hall, Beetham, LA7 7BQ
Standard cremation fee £1,150
Cemeteries in and near Cockermouth
- Friends Burial Ground · 2.5 miles
Natural & woodland burial near Cockermouth
Carlisle, CA2 6AT
Dalton Woodland Burial Ground
42.9 milesMilnthorpe, LA6 1NL
Faith & cultural funerals in Cockermouth
Places of worship near Cockermouth — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Catholic churches (2 nearby)
- Saint Joesephs Church · 0.2 miles
- Our Lady of the Lakes and St Charles · 9.7 miles — High Hill, Keswick, CA12 5PB
Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)
- Christ Church · 0.1 miles
- All Saints Church · 0.2 miles — Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJ
- St Philips, John Dalton Church · 1.8 miles
- St Bridget’s Church · 1.9 miles
- St Bridget's Church · 2.1 miles
Methodist churches (1 nearby)
- Lorton Street Methodist Church · 0.2 miles
Orthodox churches (1 nearby)
Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)
- Pardshaw Friends Meeting House · 3.4 miles
Other churches (4 nearby)
- United Reformed Church · 0.1 miles
- King's Church · 0.2 miles — 2 Market Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9NJ
- Quaker Meeting House · 0.3 miles — Quaker House, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PH
- Evangelical Church · 2.7 miles
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in Cockermouth: what to do
- Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
- 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.
- Register the death with Cumberland register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
- 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.
- Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.
Funeral costs in Cockermouth
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 Cockermouth?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Cockermouth, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Cockermouth?
The nearest crematorium to Cockermouth is Distington Crematorium, about 7.6 miles from the town centre. Carlisle Crematorium (22.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Cockermouth?
Contact Cumberland 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 Cockermouth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Cockermouth is £1,930 (funeral director’s charges only) at George Hudson and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,235 at Distington 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 Cumberland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Cockermouth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Cockermouth 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.
Funeral directors in nearby towns
- Maryport6.3 mi
- Aspatria7.1 mi
- Workington7.3 mi
- Keswick10.1 mi
- Cleator Moor11.5 mi
- Whitehaven12 mi
- Wigton13.8 mi
- Egremont14.1 mi
- Silloth14.2 mi
- Ambleside22.7 mi