Someone has just died? What to do now Find a funeral director near you
Menu

Funeral directors in Macclesfield

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Macclesfield, Cheshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Macclesfield, and 38 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Macclesfield Crematorium, 0.6 miles away. Deaths in Macclesfield are registered with Cheshire East register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Macclesfield

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Macclesfield

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
Andrew Smith Funeral Services0.3 miles—£1,720
Hooley, Watson and Buckley Funeral Directors0.5 miles—£1,545
Adlington Memorial Park and Funeral Service4.1 miles£2,150£1,995
Three Shires Independent Funeral Services (price list 2022)7.5 miles£1,495£1,200
John Garside & Son7.5 miles£2,495£1,645
Jeremy Unsworth Funeral Services7.5 miles—£1,880
Larvin & Clegg7.6 miles£1,850—
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors8.6 miles£2,995£1,745
Jeremy Unsworth Funeral Services9.0 miles—£1,880
Jonathan Alcock and Sons Ltd9.2 miles£2,735£1,895
R. Good Funeral Services9.5 miles£2,500£1,750

Always confirm current prices. Funeral director prices across the UK →

Crematoria near Macclesfield

Cemeteries in and near Macclesfield

Natural & woodland burial near Macclesfield

Faith & cultural funerals in Macclesfield

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

Mosques (4 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (6 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Macclesfield: find a church in Macclesfield for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Macclesfield: 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 Cheshire East register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Cheshire East 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 Macclesfield

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 Macclesfield?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Macclesfield, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 38 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Macclesfield?
The nearest crematorium to Macclesfield is Macclesfield Crematorium, about 0.6 miles from the town centre. Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium (9.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Macclesfield?
Contact Cheshire East 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 Macclesfield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Macclesfield is £1,850 (funeral director’s charges only) at Larvin & Clegg; add the crematorium fee — £1,080 at Macclesfield 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 Cheshire East are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Macclesfield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Macclesfield 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