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Funeral directors in Stockport

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Stockport, Greater Manchester, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 11 funeral directors based in Stockport, and 125 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium, 0.8 miles away. Deaths in Stockport are registered with Stockport register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Stockport

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 Stockport

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
GW Turner Funeral Directors0.5 miles£3,240£2,045
R. Good Funeral Services0.8 miles£2,500£1,750
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors2.0 miles£2,495£1,545
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors2.0 miles£2,995£1,745
Jonathan Alcock and Sons Ltd2.4 miles£2,735£1,895
Owen Baker Funeral Directors3.2 miles£2,240£1,595

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Crematoria near Stockport

Cemeteries in and near Stockport

Natural & woodland burial near Stockport

Faith & cultural funerals in Stockport

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (5 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Stockport?
We list 11 funeral directors based in Stockport, 51 funeral directors within 5 miles and 125 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stockport?
The nearest crematorium to Stockport is Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium, about 0.8 miles from the town centre. Manchester Crematorium (4.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stockport?
Contact Stockport 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 Stockport?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stockport is £2,240 (funeral director’s charges only) at Owen Baker Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,095 at Stockport Cemetery and 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 Stockport are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Stockport?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Stockport, hindu funerals in Stockport, jewish funerals in Stockport, buddhist funerals in Stockport, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Stockport?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stockport 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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