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Funeral directors in Formby

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

Our funeral directors in Formby are Coyne Brothers, at the end of Old Mill Lane, two minutes from the village centre. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort — a hymn they always sang, flowers cut from their own garden — and we'll make room for whatever you'd like to include. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the village. Call our funeral home in Formby and tell us what you'd like.

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

Serving the Formby area

Coyne Brothers Funeral Directors, Formby

We are located at the end of Old Mill Lane, two minutes from the centre of the village.

Our services

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

Total price: £4,184

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,995
  • 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
£4,184

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.

01704 873899
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Trusted by families in Formby

Rated 5 / 5 based on 21 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Everything about the process of dealing with my mother's bereavement was made so much easier by Christine in the office. From initial contact and then right through the whole process of planning the funeral, everything was dealt with in a kind, empathetic and yet efficient way. The advice we were given was so helpful, making things so much easier.

Then of the day of the funeral, everything went really smoothly, ably managed by Brendan, making a difficult time so much more relaxed.

I have no hesitation in highly recommending Coyne Brothers and should it ever become necessary I will gladly use their services again.

0168bill, 2 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Julie Jackson, 28 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Christine and the team gave me and my family an excellent service, they helped us every step of the way, explaining what needed to be done and were considerate and empathetic at a very difficult time.

Carol Welsh, 26 May 2026

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