Unattended funerals in Prescot

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Prescot takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.

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Gornalls Funeral Directors, Prescot

The branch is located at the top of West Street next door to the Catholic Church.

What an unattended funeral costs in Prescot

One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Prescot 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

Everything needed for the cremation is included in this price.

Add a personal touch

A light wooden coffin with brass handles inside a hearse, topped with a pink and purple floral spray.

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.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

Talk to someone in Prescot

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

What families say about us

Rated 4.94 / 5 based on 33 reviews.

Rated 5/5

My son Aidan died on 7th August 2026. He was only 43 years old. He had a partner and two children. From the moment he died I and my two daughters contacted Pete, the Funeral Director for his assistance and organising my son's funeral. We decided to have the Service at Greenacres, a beautiful forrest location near Rainford. Organising this ran smoothly and we were kept informed of everything we needed to do from Pete. We visited

Greenacres and discussed options for a scattering of ashes. The day of the funeral came and this was a beautiful moment for everyone at Greenacres. Everything was perfect and my sincere thanks to Pete and his Team for all the help he gave to me and my family. Gornell's Funerals is to be highly recommended.

Theresa Hill

theresa hill, 10 September 2026

Rated 5/5

The people here are amazing, they treated us with the upmost respect ,the whole planning was made so much easier with their calm and friendly approach to

myself and my family ,especially Peter and Jill their guidance was very professional and respectful in everything that they done ,I am extremely grateful for the way my husband was looked after whilst in their care thankyou guys for looking after us xx

Marie and family xx

Thankyou so much to Bernie who was the celebrant , he really bought out true person my husband was

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Marie livesey, 29 May 2026

Rated 5/5

The staff were very professional but friendly and not aloof. The service provided was first rate.

Alan Maitland, 25 May 2026

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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.