Funeral Costs in Aberdeen
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Aberdeen. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,450
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £2,470
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,495
- Funeral directors compared
- 8
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Wm Gilchrist
FD charges only
at Berriedale Funeral Home Ltd
6 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Aberdeen costs £1,450 (6% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,470 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 6 published price lists from 8 indexed funeral directors within 10 miles.
Price range across 6 Aberdeen providers
- Direct cremation · n=5
- £1,450median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=6
- £2,470median
Typical £1,450–£1,450 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,545
Lowest at Wm Gilchrist
Typical £2,470–£2,714 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,495–£3,265
Lowest at Berriedale Funeral Home Ltd
Aberdeen vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Aberdeen median | UK median | Aberdeen vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,450 | £1,545 | 6% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,470 | £2,893 | 15% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Aberdeen: £1,240 to £1,545.
Cheapest funeral directors in Aberdeen for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 10 miles of Aberdeen.
- 1.Wm Gilchrist£1,240
- 2.Mark Shaw Funeral Services Ltd£1,450
- 3.Mark Shaw Funeral Services Ltd - Kincorth£1,450
- 4.Mark Shaw Funeral Services - Portlethen£1,450
- 5.Aberdeen Funeral Directors£1,545
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Aberdeen
- Funeral directors indexed
- 8
- Independent vs chain
- 8 / 0
- Published-price coverage
- 75%
Within 10 miles
independents / chain branches
6 of 8 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Aberdeen
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,450
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,470
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Aberdeen Funeral Directors
49 Causewayend, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE · AB25 3TQ
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Mark Shaw Funeral Services Ltd - Kincorth
26 Abbotswell Crescent Kincorth, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 5JW
Independent
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,450
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,470
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mark Shaw Funeral Services - Portlethen
Muirend Road Portlethen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 4XP
Independent
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,450
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,470
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.7 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,495
- Professional fee
- £395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Brian Smith Funeral Services Ltd
317 North Deeside Road Peterculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · AB14 0UL
Independent
7.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Compare specific funeral types in Aberdeen
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Aberdeen?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Aberdeen?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Aberdeen is £2,470 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Aberdeen?
The median direct cremation in Aberdeen is £1,450 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,545.
Which funeral director in Aberdeen publishes the lowest price?
Wm Gilchrist publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Aberdeen at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Aberdeen more expensive than the UK average?
Aberdeen’s median direct cremation (£1,450) is 6% below UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.