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
(46 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £795
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“Lois went above and beyond helping us with any information. Every single member of their team is a credit to their company.” — Suzanne L.

“They guided us through each step with sensitivity, making what felt overwhelming much more manageable. Nothing was too much trouble, and every detail was handled with dignity and respect.” — C H.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

4.3
(11 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.

“Mark was very helpful, kept us fully informed every step of the way. He made the process as painless as possible and was always available for any questions we had. Excellent service during a difficult time for me and my sister.” — Neil S.

4. Cosgrove's IFC Limited

2.4 miles away

5
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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. Every member of staff was kind, friendly, understanding, patient, and incredibly compassionate, making what felt impossible just that little bit easier to bear.” — Carla K.

“Graham pulled out all the stops to ensure we had the funeral on her 100th birthday, which felt appropriate. We cannot speak highly enough of Graham and Phil — professional, compassionate, they delivered everything they promised.” — David C.

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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
(15 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

4.5
(10 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

“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.

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

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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

“Absolutely fantastic people who really care about what they do. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you for everything you did for us.” — Luke C.

“To Sharon, John, Vicky, Mark and Keith — thank you so much for all your help and support with mum's funeral. You were so kind and made a sad time more bearable.” — Jan S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google