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

“I cannot thank Gill enough for making the planning of mums' funeral, which of course is difficult, easy and smooth. Everyone involved at Gornalls could not have been kinder and the funeral itself went so smoothly.” — lynn r.

“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
(43 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.” — William G.

“Nothing was too much trouble and Lois went above and beyond helping us with any information. Every single member of their team is a credit to their company.” — Suzanne L.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

4.5
(8 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.

“It's taken me a year to write this review because I'm still coming to terms with things, but I wanted to let others know how kind and caring the team are. You can rest assured knowing your loved one is in the best care, and that's what you want and need when you lose someone.” — Kerry H.

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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. Mark and Louise — such amazing, lovely, helpful and supportive people, they go above and beyond at all times. I feel like this does not give justice to all you have done for me.” — Kathi S.

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6. Howard Jenkins Funeral Service

2.8 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Really happy with the service we received here. The staff took care of everything. Many thanks to Anne.” — Jamie I.

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

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7. Coyne Bros Funeral Service

3.0 miles away

4.4
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We used Coyne Brothers for mum's funeral in 2014 and they were the only choice to use again for dad's funeral. With their help and support we gave dad a good send off.” — Tina S.

“Coynes staff I would say each are hand picked for their caring nature. You walked us through the process with careful consideration in our time of grief and pain — something that will never be forgotten.” — cath t.

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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
(68 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 and the service provided on the day 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 was a really nice person, very respectful. Wish you all the best.” — 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 and without making it overwhelming at all. His little bed and casket were stunning and I didn't even realise there were such beautiful personalised ones for children.” — Cara O.

“Ann returned all my calls and texts instantly, no matter what day or time, while arranging the funeral and answered all my questions and put me at ease throughout the whole process.” — 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

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google