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They were fantastic throughout the whole process. They were supportive and patient with us and enabled us to give our mum the send off she deserved.
Jack Hilton, 20 June 2026
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Serving the Newton Le Willows area
Our funeral directors in Newton-le-Willows are next to Earlestown station. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort: a piece of music they loved, a favourite coat. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Newton-le-Willows and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Newton Le Willows or an unattended funeral in Newton Le Willows, and help you choose memorials in Newton Le Willows when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Merseyside.
Merrony & Kynaston Funeral Directors, Newton Le Willows
We are located adjacent to Earlestown train station.
- 12-16 Queen Street, Earlestown, Newton Le Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9AX
Call 24 hours a day:
01925 223411
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,542
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,495
- 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
- £1,047
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £3,542
Total price: £1,645
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and 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 estimated cost
- £1,645
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.
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Rated 4.82 / 5 based on 28 reviews.
Rated 5/5
100% happy with all aspects of my partners passing...highly recommend
Joseph Gabel, 28 April 2026
Rated 5/5
We as a family could not have asked for better care or consideration than we received following the death of my husband John on 25/2/26. John was treated with absolute dignity at all times and the family were cared for and supported through what was a very difficult and heart breaking time. We can't thank Lisa and her colleagues enough. We even managed to have a smile or two when we were sorting out John's funeral, which was nice and a welcome break from the tears. Thank you all so much
Lynne Moorhouse
Lynne Moorhouse, 22 April 2026
FAQs
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Choosing a funeral director
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Types of funeral
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How to reduce funeral costs
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Questions to ask a funeral director
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