Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Macclesfield
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Macclesfield takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Hooley, Watson & Buckley Funeral Directors, Macclesfield
We are on the corner of James Street and Ryle Street.
- 7-9 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8BP
Call 24 hours a day:
01625 422734
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Macclesfield
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Macclesfield funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Macclesfield
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.98 / 5 based on 53 reviews.
Rated 5/5
In a time of utter despair and confusion the staff here were fabulous.
All of the team went above and beyond to make sure our dad was well looked after and that is as a grieving family we had the support to give our Dad the best funeral he could have wanted.
As a family we are so grateful x
Mandy Smith, 13 June 2025
Rated 5/5
100% recommend Hooley, Watson and Buckley in Macclesfield. All the staff were kind, calm, friendly, welcoming and very efficient. They supported me through a really difficult time, going the extra mile to cater for all the requests that were put before them. Please use this company. They are wonderful. Thank you, Sarah
Sarah Beardmore, 8 June 2025
Rated 5/5
I had the privilege of attending my friend's funeral, which took place at the Macclesfield Crematorium, arranged by Hooley Watson & Buckley. From the very beginning to the end, the entire experience was marked by a profound sense of professionalism and dignity. The atmosphere was both solemn and uplifting, reflecting the honor of my friend's life. I felt a deep sense of pride to be present, surrounded by those who cared for him. I could imagine my friend expressing his heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of the team who worked so compassionately that day. Thank you all 🩷
Sarah Holohan, 17 April 2025
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.