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Funeral directors in Sefton

There are 24 funeral directors in Sefton, including 7 Co-op, co-operative or Dignity branches. The nearest crematorium is Thornton Crematorium, about 3.6 miles from the centre of the area. Deaths here are registered with Sefton register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

All funeral directors in Sefton

Sorted by distance from the centre of Sefton. We never rank by payment. Data checked September 2026.

Crematoria near Sefton

Cemeteries in Sefton

When someone dies in Sefton

  1. Get the death confirmed — call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 if it was expected, or 999 if it was sudden.
  2. Register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register · Sefton Council bereavement services.
  3. Compare two or three funeral directors above and ask for their standardised price lists.

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Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Sefton?
We list 24 funeral directors in Sefton.
Which crematorium is nearest to Sefton?
Thornton Crematorium (3.6 miles) and West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium (5.1 miles).
How much does a funeral cost in Sefton?
Compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists. National averages (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026): direct cremation £1,628, simple funeral £3,828.

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