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Funeral cost calculator

Choose the type of funeral and the options you want. We’ll show a low, typical and high estimate you can take to funeral directors.

Type of funeral

Cremation with a service Burial Direct cremation

Where do prices tend to sit in your area?

Funeral director

Funeral director’s core services (collection, care, coffin, hearse, staff) · £1,800–£3,200
The CMA “attended funeral” price covers these core items.

Direct cremation package (no service) · £1,000–£2,000
Usually includes collection, care, a simple coffin, cremation fee and return of ashes.

Third-party fees

Crematorium fee · £940–£1,375
Based on published fees at 251 UK crematoria (middle 80%). Early-morning slots are often cheaper. Compare fees.

Burial plot (exclusive right of burial) · £800–£5,000
Varies enormously — London and city cemeteries cost far more.

Interment (digging and burial fee) · £600–£2,000

Celebrant, minister or officiant · £200–£400

Options

Coffin upgrade (e.g. solid wood, wicker) · £300–£1,500

Limousine for family · £250–£450

Embalming / hygienic treatment · £100–£300

Extra chapel of rest visits · £0–£150

Extras

Flowers · £100–£500

Orders of service (printed) · £80–£250

Death notice in a newspaper · £60–£300

Livestream / webcast of the service · £50–£150

Wake or reception (venue and catering) · £300–£1,500

Later memorial gathering · £200–£1,200

Urn or scatter tube · £30–£250

Later costs

Headstone or memorial · £1,000–£3,500

Paperwork

Death certificate copies (each £12.50 in England & Wales) · £25–£75

Your estimate

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UK average, direct cremation	£1,628
UK average, simple funeral	£3,828
With typical extras	£5,140

Averages: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Estimate ranges are indicative.

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Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this funeral cost calculator?

It gives an indicative estimate using typical UK price ranges. Real prices depend on the funeral director, the crematorium or cemetery and where you live. Use it to plan a budget, then compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists for exact prices.

What is the cheapest type of funeral?

A direct cremation — a cremation with no service, where the ashes are returned to the family — is usually the lowest-cost option. SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average at £1,628.

What are third-party costs or disbursements?

These are fees the funeral director pays on your behalf, such as the crematorium or burial fee, the officiant and doctors’ or medical examiner fees. They are usually added to the funeral director’s own charges.