After a Death in Knowsley District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Knowsley District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Knowsley District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Knowsley District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Gornalls Funeral Services Ltd

1.7 miles away

4.9
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“With Peter and the other staff at Prescot, the manner in which my mother's funeral was handled was way beyond what I expected, making events so much easier for us all.” — Kay L.

“They continued to guide me and even went far beyond their call of duty. Everything went smoothly on the day. I can't ever thank them enough. I would recommend them to anyone without a doubt.” — Sonja B.

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2. Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors Limited

2.0 miles away

4.8
(44 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £795
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“They were so caring, thoughtful and very helpful on this sad occasion. They arranged every detail with dignity and allowed us to grieve, then delivered the day with true professionalism. We could not have asked for a better service.” — William G.

“Dave the celebrant spent time with us at home and delivered a lovely and moving eulogy, getting laughs and tears - and a round of applause. John managed the day and got us through it with his understanding style. We were with the very best, at the time we needed it most.” — Jane A.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

4.2
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made it simple and thought about all the little things that made it special — great service at a difficult time.” — Sharon M.

“Most amazing girl called Leah helped me through this tough time. Could not thank these enough for making this as easy as could be, couldn't wish for better care for my baby.” — Kelsey x.

4. Cosgrove's IFC Limited

2.4 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I work with a number of different funeral directors and I have to say I am so impressed with the way Graham and Phil run their business. They are so caring and always go that extra mile. You really would struggle to find better people to take care of your loved one.” — Marg C.

“Words can't express how thankful our family is. They guided us through every step with such professionalism and genuine care, making what felt impossible just that little bit easier to bear. They treated my dad with the utmost dignity and respect and helped us give him the most beautiful send-off we could have wished for.” — Carla K.

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5. R McDougall Funeral Service

2.5 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“His coffin plaque was beautiful — they put his name, the date he passed, and underneath: 'born sleeping.' Mark is a credit to funeralcare. We would like to thank Mark from the bottom of our hearts.” — Liver B.

“I have never done a Google review before but I feel like I need to give something back after the care, support, advice and help I received. I feel like this does not give justice to all you have done for me — a HUGE thanks to everyone.” — Kathi S.

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6. Howard Jenkins Funeral Service

2.8 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Caring, thoughtful and on time at each stage. Thank you to all of the staff.” — Robert D.

“A big thank you to Paul for all your help sorting the funeral arrangements and keeping me updated from start to finish in a professional way.” — debbie L.

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7. Coyne Bros Funeral Service

3.0 miles away

4.4
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All funeral plans went smoothly and I had no stress on the day of the funeral. Many thanks to the funeral director and staff who were extremely helpful and supportive at such a difficult time.” — Stephanie G.

“We used Coyne Brothers for mum's funeral in 2014 and was the only choice to use their services again for dad's funeral. Nothing was a problem, all questions no matter how small were answered professionally and politely.” — Tina S.

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8. Thompsons Funeral Service

3.3 miles away

4.4
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Amanda, Lynn were great and the Celebrant Jan was brilliant. Chris the driver was also very friendly and accommodating. Thompsons are a great company.” — Michelle W.

“Sheila, Amanda and Paul supported my family throughout, answering any questions quickly and honestly. The service was a perfect send off to my lovely mum and Thompsons made sure that everything was taken care of, just as we had asked.” — Carol A.

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9. B Jenkins and Sons

3.3 miles away

4.9
(69 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the initial meeting with Gary, I was put at ease as I faced the daunting process of arranging a funeral for the first time. The approach to the funeral proved to be seamless, enabling my family to experience a fitting send off for our loved one.” — Diane A.

“The caring manner with which Gary, John and other members of the team spoke to me assured me that no question or request was a silly one or too much bother.” — Anne R.

10. Peter Coyne Independent Funeral Service

3.4 miles away

3.9
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The man from Coyne Brothers who transferred my daughter from one urn to another free of charge - really nice person, very respectful.” — Michael J.

“I can personally vouch for Peter and Lorraine Coyne to take away the stress and worry and provide a professional, dignified and personal funeral. They are open and honest about all aspects including costs, and are on hand to answer any questions or worries.” — Greg H.

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11. Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors

3.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £795
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“They made sure everything was done to perfection without making it overwhelming at all. His little bed and casket were stunning — I didn't even realise there were such beautiful personalised ones for children.” — Cara O.

“My son's day, even though my heart is broken, was beautiful. I will never forget what you all did for us and just thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” — Cara O.

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12. Pearson Collinson

3.7 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You were so kind and made a sad time more bearable. What a fantastic team at Pearson Collinson!” — Jan S.

“Pearson and Collinson took absolute control of the arrangements and ensured that everything, even the little things, were performed to perfection. An absolute brilliant company with caring staff who will and did go the extra mile.” — C L.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion and care by Karen and the team here. Thank you for helping give mum a lovely send off as she would’ve wanted. The staf…

    Abi via Google
    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    5

    Thank you Maria for your kindness through a difficult time. I would recommend this service to anybody.

    Lionel Richards via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    You never think you will have to make funeral arrangements, but life can be cruel and take your loved one suddenly. I was confused, upset, and not sure where to turn. I trusted my…

    Sarah Riley via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google