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Funeral directors in Bootle

Our local funeral directors in Bootle are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
0151 933 0202
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Serving the Bootle area

Our funeral directors in Bootle are Thompsons, on the corner of Bedford Road and Brewster Street. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the town. Call our funeral home in Bootle and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Bootle or an unattended funeral in Bootle, and help you choose memorials in Bootle when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Merseyside.

Thompsons Funeral Directors, Bootle branch

Thompsons Funeral Directors, Bootle

Located on the corner of Bedford Road and Brewster Street.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,984

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,795
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,189
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,984

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

0151 933 0202
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Bootle

Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 23 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Today the service you provided for Lisha Leo Ellis and pru was outstanding. Every single person involved from your team should honestly be so proud of themselves from start to finish, I don’t think enough credit is given to a funeral directors. They meet people on the worst days of their lives. But some how help and make everything that little bit easier. You also make sure that the last day someone has left on earth is the best for them. Thank you all so much. Everything was beautiful thank you all ❤️xxx

Elizabeth Bracken, 12 November 2026

Rated 5 / 5

After a shaky start with Thompsons Walton Vale, I changed the location to Bedford Road, Bootle and I have no hesitation in saying what a wonderful team they all were, can't fault any of the staff. Andrew was absolutely faultless in his handling of the funeral, hearse and service too. After a hiccup with the arrangements at Walton Vale, the Bootle team went all out to make up and put right the matter. Thank you to all.

Leah Bouchrif, 26 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Great service! Lovely people and very caring! Highly recommend

Victoria Mcnally, 25 September 2026

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