Funeral Costs in Bedford
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Bedford. 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
- £1,150
- Median attended funeral
- £3,265
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,885
- Funeral directors compared
- 7
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Haseldine Funeral Services Ltd
FD charges only
at Haseldine Funeral Services Ltd
5 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 Bedford costs £1,450 (6% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,265 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 5 published price lists from 7 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 5 Bedford providers
- Direct cremation · n=5
- £1,450median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=5
- £3,265median
Typical £1,240–£1,595 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,150–£1,595
Lowest at Haseldine Funeral Services Ltd
Typical £2,795–£3,635 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,885–£3,635
Lowest at Haseldine Funeral Services Ltd
Bedford vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Bedford median | UK median | Bedford vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,450 | £1,545 | 6% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,265 | £2,890 | 13% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Bedford: £1,150 to £1,595.
Cheapest funeral directors in Bedford for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Bedford.
- 1.Haseldine Funeral Services Ltd£1,150
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Neville Funeral Service - Bedford£1,450
- 4.Shires Funeral Directors£1,595
- 5.Shires Funeral Directors£1,595
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Bedford
- Funeral directors indexed
- 7
- Independent vs chain
- 6 / 1
- Published-price coverage
- 71%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
5 of 7 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Bedford
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,450
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £985
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 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.
Shires Funeral Directors
360 Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire · MK41 9NS
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,635
- Professional fee
- £1,075
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,150
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,885
- Professional fee
- £495
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,635
- Professional fee
- £1,075
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Compare specific funeral types in Bedford
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Bedford?
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 Bedford?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Bedford is £3,265 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 Bedford?
The median direct cremation in Bedford is £1,450 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,150 to £1,595.
Which funeral director in Bedford publishes the lowest price?
Haseldine Funeral Services Ltd publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Bedford at £1,150. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Bedford more expensive than the UK average?
Bedford’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.