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Funeral directors in Lancaster

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Lancaster (Caerhirfryn), Lancashire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Lancaster, and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium, 1.4 miles away. Deaths in Lancaster are registered with Lancaster register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lancaster

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Lancaster

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
Preston Ireland Bowker0.3 miles£2,795£1,545
Bare & Torrisholme2.5 miles£2,148—
Preston Ireland Bowker3.4 miles£2,595£1,545
Alan Fawcett4.0 miles£2,332£1,285
Alan M. Fawcett5.5 miles£2,332£1,285
Saunders and Son Funeral Directors10.4 miles—£1,395
Moons Funeral Service10.9 miles—£1,400
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director11.0 miles£1,951£1,450
B & W Funerals12.7 miles£2,155—

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Crematoria near Lancaster

Cemeteries in and near Lancaster

Natural & woodland burial near Lancaster

Faith & cultural funerals in Lancaster

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Lancaster — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Lancaster: find a church in Lancaster for a funeral service · prayer times in Lancaster for janazah

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

When someone dies in Lancaster: 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 Lancaster register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Lancaster Council bereavement services.
  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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Lancaster

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 Lancaster?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Lancaster, 10 funeral directors within 5 miles and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Lancaster?
The nearest crematorium to Lancaster is Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium, about 1.4 miles from the city centre. Beetham Hall Crematorium (10.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lancaster?
Contact Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lancaster is £1,951 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,275 at Lancaster and Morecambe 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 Lancaster are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Lancaster?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Lancaster, catholic funerals in Lancaster, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lancaster?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lancaster 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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