Salford, the historic port city and part of Greater Manchester, offers families a wide range of funeral options. Here's what the CMA-standardised pricing data reveals for 2026.
Funeral Costs in Salford — Overview
Based on FuneralCompare's live pricing data:
| Funeral Director | Attended Funeral | Unattended Cremation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farewell Direct | £1,595 | £1,195 | Independent |
| Kenworthy & Taylor | £2,550 | £1,925 | Independent |
| Co-op Funeralcare | £4,128 | £3,120 | National chain |
| H. C. T. Bradshaw Funeral Directors | £2,295 | £1,745 | Independent |
| Hardmans Funeralcare | £2,595 | £1,945 | Independent |
| R. J. B. Livesey Funeral Service | £2,745 | £2,045 | Independent |
| Shaw & Son Funeral Directors | £2,495 | £1,845 | Independent |
The average cost of an attended funeral in Salford is £2,515 — significantly below the UK national average of £3,114.
What's Included in the CMA Attended Funeral?
Every CMA Standardised Price List includes six mandatory items:
1. Legal and administrative arrangements — the paperwork, certificates, and registrations
2. Collecting and transporting the deceased — bringing the person into the funeral director's care
3. Care of the deceased — storage in appropriate facilities
4. Coffin — a suitable coffin for the service
5. Viewing — opportunity for family to see the deceased (if desired)
6. Hearse — transport to the crematorium or cemetery
Direct Cremation in Salford
Unattended cremation (direct cremation) in Salford is available from £1,195 with Farewell Direct — exceptionally below the UK average of £2,263. Six of the seven providers offer direct cremation under £2,050, giving families outstanding choice for simple funeral options.
Agecroft Crematorium, within the Salford boundary, serves the city along with other Greater Manchester crematoria.
Salford Funeral Market Context
Salford's funeral market is diverse and competitive:
- Seven providers — a wide choice of independent and national options
- Farewell Direct (£1,595) — the cheapest attended funeral by a significant margin and one of the lowest prices in the entire North West
- Kenworthy & Taylor (£2,550) — a well-established independent serving Salford and Eccles
- Co-op Funeralcare (£4,128) — the highest-priced option, reflecting their national brand pricing
- Three Bolton independents — H. C. T. Bradshaw, Hardmans, and R. J. B. Livesey also serve Salford addresses, expanding choice further
- Shaw & Son (£2,495) — serving from Farnworth, offering competitive pricing
- Price range — from £1,595 to £4,128, giving families options at every budget level
Tips for Salford Families
1. Farewell Direct offers unbeatable value — at £1,595 attended and £1,195 direct cremation, it's the standout budget option
2. Compare carefully — the £2,533 gap between cheapest and most expensive attended funeral is substantial
3. Direct cremation is widely available — six providers under £2,050, starting at just £1,195
4. Check Greater Manchester neighbours — Bolton and Manchester providers may also serve Salford addresses
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