Unattended funerals in Cheshire

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Cheshire take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors in Stockport

John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors

  • 440 Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7JB
  • 0161 483 0860
Hooley, Watson & Buckley Funeral Directors in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Hooley, Watson & Buckley Funeral Directors

  • 7-9 James Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8BP
  • 01625 422734
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors in Congleton.

John Garside & Son Funeral Directors

  • Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DF
  • 01260 298829
John Duggan Funeral Directors in Widnes, Cheshire.

John Duggan Funeral Directors

  • 30 Widnes Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6AD
  • 0151 424 2331
Ashton Brookes Funeral Directors in Altrincham

Ashton Brookes Funeral Directors

  • Churchside, Church Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DB
  • 0161 928 7816
Railway Bridge in Frodsham, Cheshire

J. C. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors

  • 71a Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7DF
  • 01928 735752
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J. C. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors

  • Croft House, 3c Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NQ
  • 01244 318411
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J. C. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors

  • Westfield House, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5PP
  • 01244 370660
Kenneth Dewey & Sons Funeral Directors in Timperley Village, Altrincham.

Kenneth Dewey & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 227/229 Grove Lane, Timperley Village, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7UF
  • 0161 980 3878
Kenneth Dewey & Sons Funeral Directors in Hale, Altrincham.

Kenneth Dewey & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 2 Grove Lane, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8JE
  • 0161 980 7010
Davis McMullan Funeral Directors in Runcorn

Davis McMullan Funeral Directors

  • 84-86 High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1JH
  • 01928 591103
Ian Clarke Funeral Directors in Sale, Cheshire.

Ian Clarke Funeral Directors

  • 151 Northenden Road, Sale Moor, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2HS
  • 0161 962 4141
Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors in Sandbach

Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors

  • Glen House, 60 The Hill, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1HT
  • 01270 765783
Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors in Holmes Chapel

Griffiths & Booth Funeral Directors

  • Laburnum Cottage, 17 Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 7NF
  • 01477 532427
Williams & Bell Funeral Directors branch on Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port.

Williams & Bell Funeral Directors

  • 16 Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6RU
  • 0151 355 6128
W. Williams & Son Funeral Directors branch on Chester Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port.

W. Williams & Son Funeral Directors

  • 342 Chester Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1NL
  • 0151 339 2129
S. P. Astley Funeral Directors branch on Rupert Street, Reddish, Stockport.

S. P. Astley Funeral Directors

  • 15 Rupert Street, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7AP
  • 0161 241 9777

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in Cheshire

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Cheshire funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

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.