Funeral Costs in Manchester
Live pricing data from 17 funeral directors in and around Manchester, England.
Average attended funeral
£2,515
Average unattended cremation
£1,899
Cheapest attended funeral
£1,595
Farewell Direct
Price range
£1,595 – £4,128
How much does a funeral cost in Manchester?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Manchester is £2,515, based on pricing data from 17 local funeral directors. Prices range from £1,595 to £4,128, depending on the provider and services chosen.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Manchester costs an average of £1,899.
These prices are sourced from funeral directors' CMA Standardised Price Lists, as required by the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021. This ensures you're comparing like-for-like pricing across all providers.
What's included in the CMA attended funeral price?
The CMA Standardised Price List requires every funeral director to publish itemised pricing for six mandatory items in an attended funeral:
- Professional services and administration fees — The funeral director's professional fee for arranging the funeral
- Collection, preparation, and preservation of the deceased — Transporting and caring for the person who has died
- Care of the deceased prior to the funeral — Facilities and staff for holding the deceased
- A suitable coffin — The coffin selected for the funeral
- Viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral — Facilities and time for family to view
- Hearse within 20 miles — Transport of the coffin to the funeral service
Funeral directors in Manchester — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 12 funeral directors in the Manchester area, sorted by attended funeral price.
| Funeral Director | Attended | Unattended | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Farewell DirectUnits 1-3 | £1,595 | £1,195 | View → |
B. S. Robinson & Sons26 Church Street | £2,045 | £1,575 | View → |
A. W. Jackson & Sons23 Yorkshire Street | £2,145 | £1,645 | View → |
R. C. Parkinson & Sons15 Bank Top | £2,195 | £1,675 | View → |
J. A. G. Seddon & Sons78 Standishgate | £2,245 | £1,725 | View → |
H. C. T. Bradshaw Funeral Directors30 Church Street | £2,295 | £1,745 | View → |
W. E. T. Partington & Son24 Market Place | £2,345 | £1,795 | View → |
D. W. I. Barlow Funeral Directors45 Buttermarket Street | £2,495 | £1,895 | View → |
Shaw & Son Funeral Directors22 Market Street | £2,495 | £1,845 | View → |
D. J. Kirk Funeral Directors180 Orford Lane | £2,545 | £1,895 | View → |
Kenworthy & Taylor194 Middleton Road | £2,550 | £1,925 | View → |
H. E. Turner & Sons61 Wellington Road South | £2,595 | £1,975 | View → |
Showing 12 of 17 providers with pricing. View all funeral directors in Manchester
Compare funeral directors in Manchester
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Manchester area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Manchester
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Manchester can be over £2,533. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £1,899 in Manchester — typically £616 less than an attended funeral. It includes cremation without a ceremony.
Check what's included
Some funeral directors include extras like limousines or floral tributes in their standard package. Others itemise every service. Make sure you're comparing like-for-like when looking at prices.
Ask for an itemised quote
Funeral directors must provide an itemised quote on request. If a price seems high, ask for a breakdown. You may be able to remove services you don't need.
Funeral costs in nearby cities
For a broader comparison, see our complete guide to funeral costs in England for a broader comparison across the region.