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Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors

Saint Helens · WA9 5PLChain
★★★★★5.0 (47 Google reviews)

About Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors

Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors at our St. Helens, Nutgrove, Haydock and Widnes funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.

From the funeral director's own website.

Published prices

Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £4,216
Director's fee £3,290 + cremation fee £926
Direct cremation
£1,995
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£1,330
Collection of the deceased£300
Care of the deceased£400
Coffin (wood effect foil veneer)£445
Viewing / chapel of rest£20
Hearse / transport£795
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)£1,700
+ typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery)£325
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£2
Transfer / removal£185
Return of ashes£25
Embalming£175
Officiant / ministerPOA
Out-of-hours collectionPOA

Estimated all-in = the funeral director's own charges plus the crematorium's cremation fee. Prices from their CMA Standardised Price List — April 2026 list. An estimate — confirm the exact, current price directly with the provider.

What people say

★★★★★
The whole team at the Nutgrove branch were brilliant however I must single out Deborah Aspinall. From the very first phone call, visits to the funeral parlour and many telephone calls and through the actual funeral itself, Deborah was the most helpful, professional, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate person anyone could of asked for. It was clear from the start that she is totally dedicated to her profession and we could not of asked for anyone better to look after our dad on his final journey. It made our lives so much easier from the time dad passed until the day of his funeral knowing th
★★★★★
Absolutely excellent service under very sad circumstances, as always. My family have used Frank Dooleys for decades and they are truly kind, honest, supporting and caring in all aspects of the funeral arrangements. Would recommend to anybody. They won’t let you down, their attention to detail is exceptional. Thank you.
★★★★★
Special thanks to Deb. She was kind, professional, empathic and very patient with us. She went above and beyond from the first call in the middle of the night, to ensuring we could have the Last Post played at the buriel. She made the whole process bearable at such a difficult time.
★★★★★
I did not hesitate in choosing Frank Dooley & Son to care for my late husband after using them previously. We were treated with the upmost respect at all times. The care and compassion that was afforded to my husband put our family at ease. It gave me comfort visiting him while he rested there. Nothing was too much trouble for Deb and Danielle, keeping us informed of every detail or requirement needed. Deb, without you by my side I would never have got through the funeral. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a very special lady who can balance professionalism whilst showing care, co
★★★★★
I’ve sadly had to use Frank Dooley and sons twice in the past six months after losing both of my parents in a short space of time. From start to finish, the service has been absolutely exceptional. Deb and Alex deserve a special mention — they were perfect in every way. The respect, care, and dignity they showed towards my parents was truly touching. You can tell they take real pride in what they do, and it made such a difference to me and my family during such a painful time. Communication was always clear and timely, and everything was handled with such professionalism and compassion. They

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