George Ball & Son
Stockport · SK4 4ABIndependent
About George Ball & Son
Supporting families with thoughtful, dignified funeral care for over 150 years.
From the funeral director's own website.
Published prices
Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £3,070
Director's fee £2,075 + cremation fee £995
Direct cremation
£1,498
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
| What's included in the attended fee | |
| Legal & administration | £1,075 |
| Collection of the deceased | £200 |
| Care of the deceased | £200 |
| Coffin (oak effect veneer.) | £200 |
| Viewing / chapel of rest | £25 |
| Hearse / transport | £375 |
| Burial (instead of cremation) | |
| Unattended burial (director's fee) | £1,658 |
| + typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery) | £1,128 |
| Optional extras (charged if used) | |
| Mileage (per mile) | £3 |
| Transfer / removal | £300 |
| Return of ashes | £50 |
| Embalming | £200 |
| Officiant / minister | POA |
| Out-of-hours collection | POA |
Estimated all-in = the funeral director's own charges plus the crematorium's cremation fee. Prices from their CMA Standardised Price List — January 2026 list. An estimate — confirm the exact, current price directly with the provider.
What people say
★★★★★
We have sadly lost both mum and dad in the last 12 months and have used George Ball and Sons for funeral arrangements on both occasions. Daniel and the team (Margaret, Rachel and Aaron) are professional, respectful and showed a great deal of empathy when dealing with us, and guiding us through the process. On the day of the funeral, everything ran smoothly and they did a great job. We were we very well supported and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.
We have sadly lost both mum and dad in the last 12 months and have used George Ball and Sons for funeral arrangements on both occasions. Daniel and the team (Margaret, Rachel and Aaron) are professional, respectful and showed a great deal of empathy when dealing with us, and guiding us through the process. On the day of the funeral, everything ran smoothly and they did a great job. We were we very well supported and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.
★★★★★
On Monday 13th October we said our final farewell to my dad who passed away on 22nd September. George Ball & Sons funeral directors provided a personal and respectful service, nothing was too much trouble and having a warm and welcoming voice at the end of the phone made the whole experience so much easier especially for my mum. Cannot thank Araron, Rachel and Daniel enough. If you are unfortunate enough to be looking for a funeral director then I couldn't recommend George Ball & Sons more.
On Monday 13th October we said our final farewell to my dad who passed away on 22nd September. George Ball & Sons funeral directors provided a personal and respectful service, nothing was too much trouble and having a warm and welcoming voice at the end of the phone made the whole experience so much easier especially for my mum. Cannot thank Araron, Rachel and Daniel enough. If you are unfortunate enough to be looking for a funeral director then I couldn't recommend George Ball & Sons more.
★★★★★
My wife Nicola passed away in January and we were recommended to use George Ball & Son. They did not disappoint. They were very kind and patient from the very start and made the whole process as painless as possible. From the planning and preparation and liasing with the church, hospital and crematorium. My whole family are very grateful. Thank you.
My wife Nicola passed away in January and we were recommended to use George Ball & Son. They did not disappoint. They were very kind and patient from the very start and made the whole process as painless as possible. From the planning and preparation and liasing with the church, hospital and crematorium. My whole family are very grateful. Thank you.
★★★★★
I would like to thank Aaron and the team at George Ball and Son for the way in which they handled my Aunts funeral. From the first meeting at their offices we were treated with respect and compassion and everything was explained to us. We were kept informed all the way through and on the day of the funeral my son and I asked if we could assist in carrying the coffin, again the staff guided us through. A very professional and caring company, thanks again for helping us through a difficult time. Rob Cragg and family.
I would like to thank Aaron and the team at George Ball and Son for the way in which they handled my Aunts funeral. From the first meeting at their offices we were treated with respect and compassion and everything was explained to us. We were kept informed all the way through and on the day of the funeral my son and I asked if we could assist in carrying the coffin, again the staff guided us through. A very professional and caring company, thanks again for helping us through a difficult time. Rob Cragg and family.
★★★★★
Extremely well organised and caring. We were very well looked after and our friend's funeral went exactly as we wanted. The funeral carriage and horses were splendid.
Extremely well organised and caring. We were very well looked after and our friend's funeral went exactly as we wanted. The funeral carriage and horses were splendid.