Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Stoke-on-Trent
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Stoke-on-Trent takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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H. Dale Funeral Directors, Stoke
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- 176 Anchor Road, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5EF
Call 24 hours a day:
01782 313866
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Stoke-on-Trent
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Stoke-on-Trent 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.
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What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 99 reviews.
Rated 5/5
I can not express how brilliant H Dale Funeral Directors were. Liz dealt with Me and my Mum, Liz was really kind and considerate of all our feelings from start to finish. We had a lot of issues with the coroners but with all there help we were able to give my dad a good send off.
The service was so lovely as well thanks to Kim. We would like to thank all the staff on the day of the funeral for my dad JOHN BADDELEY.
Thank you so much.
debra breeze, 23 September 2025
Rated 5/5
From our first meeting with Andy at Dale's, I knew we'd picked the right place to deal with my Nan's send off. Myself and my Grandad couldn't have been treated better and Nanny was certainly taken care of. In my Grandad's words, "She looked a picture." People who weren't going to view her ended up going and were happy they did after I told them how beautiful she looked, and they all commented on Andy being a top bloke.
On the day of the funeral, Nicola was absolutely brilliant and made sure we were comfortable enough to go ahead. We even had a laugh in the Limo with Steve (I hope I got his name right) who kept our minds off things.
The service was performed by Michaela Warrilow. I kept getting asked by people at the wake if she was a relative, as she spoke about Nanny so personally. It was beautiful.
I'm in my 30's, so didn't think I'd have to do something like this so early in my life but with the support of the staff, it was smooth sailing.
Can't thank everyone involved enough.
Nade xx
Nadine Hodgson, 12 August 2025
Rated 5/5
I would recommend H Dale Funeral Directors to anyone. They really do go the extra mile. They treat you with respect and dignity and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend them.
Saskia Speed, 27 July 2025
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
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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.
Report the death
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Advice and guidance
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What to do when someone dies
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Types of funeral
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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
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