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What type of funeral are you considering?

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Attended cremation

A full service with family and friends present, followed by cremation

Attended burial

A full service with family and friends present, followed by burial

Direct cremation

A simple cremation without a service — the most affordable option

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What would you like to include?

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Current estimate

Hearse

Traditional vehicle to carry the coffin

£250–400

Limousine

For family to travel together

£250–400

Flowers

Floral tributes and arrangements

£150–350

Order of service

Printed booklets for guests

£80–200

Celebrant or minister

To lead the funeral service

£200–300

Wake or reception

Venue hire and catering

£300–800

Headstone or memorial

A lasting tribute at the gravesite

£500–2,000

A direct cremation is a simple cremation without a service. It includes collection, care of the deceased, a simple coffin, and the cremation itself. No extras are needed.

Your funeral cost estimate

Based on UK averages for 2025/2026. Actual costs may vary.

Based on national UK averages

Cost breakdown

Funeral director fees

Crematorium fees

Including doctor's certificate

Burial fees

Plot + grave opening

Estimated total

This is an independent estimate based on national averages. Every funeral is different, and your local funeral director can give you an exact quote tailored to your wishes. There's no obligation.

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Where do these figures come from?

Our estimates are based on publicly available UK funeral cost data. We review and update them regularly to keep them as accurate as possible.

1. SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024 — the UK's longest-running annual study of funeral costs, surveying over 100 funeral directors nationwide.
2. Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) Funerals Market Investigation — detailed pricing data from the CMA's review of the UK funeral sector.
3. Royal London National Funeral Cost Index — annual research tracking the cost of dying across every region of the UK.
4. NAFD member pricing data — aggregated, anonymised insights from our network of accredited funeral directors.

Last updated: February 2026. Figures represent national averages and may not reflect exact local pricing.