Funeral Costs in Birmingham
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Birmingham. 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
- £1,540
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £2,495
- Lowest attended funeral
- £30
- Funeral directors compared
- 80
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at The Co-operative Funeralcare (incorporating N Wheatley and Sons)
FD charges only
at J Freeman & Son (Netherton) Ltd
55 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 Birmingham costs £1,540. The median attended funeral is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 55 published price lists from 80 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 55 Birmingham providers
- Direct cremation · n=41
- £1,540median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=55
- £2,495median
Typical £1,350–£1,745 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£2,260
Lowest at The Co-operative Funeralcare (incorporating N Wheatley and Sons)
Typical £2,268–£2,995 (middle 50%)
Full range £30–£3,590
Lowest at J Freeman & Son (Netherton) Ltd
Birmingham vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Birmingham median | UK median | Birmingham vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,540 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,495 | £2,893 | 14% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Birmingham: £1,240 to £2,260.
Cheapest funeral directors in Birmingham for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Birmingham.
- 1.The Co-operative Funeralcare (incorporating N Wheatley and Sons)£1,240
- 2.The Co-operative Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.The co-operative funeralcare£1,240
- 4.The co-operative funeralcare£1,240
- 5.The Co-operative Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Birmingham
- Funeral directors indexed
- 80
- Independent vs chain
- 58 / 22
- Published-price coverage
- 69%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
55 of 80 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Birmingham
Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co Ltd
79 Graston Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands · B71 4EG
Independent
1.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,475
- Professional fee
- £1,100
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Zuq Funeral Services
216 St Saviour's Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B8 1ER
Independent / unclassified
1.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Al-Akhirah Muslim Funeral Directors
69 Anderton Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B11 1LZ
Independent / unclassified
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,150
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
W H Scott and Son
426 Rotton Park Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B16 0LA
Independent / unclassified
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Asian Funeral Directors
2 Holyhead Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B21 0LT
Independent / unclassified
2.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
E F Edwards Ltd
31 Gravelly Hill North, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B23 6BT
Independent / unclassified
2.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
The Co-operative Funeralcare (incorporating N Wheatley and Sons)
Unit 3B, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B13 9EJ
Co-op
2.8 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.
Ambler Brothers Funeral Directors
350 Alcester Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B13 8LJ
Independent / unclassified
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,765
- Professional fee
- £964
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,350
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,670
- Professional fee
- £970
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.4 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Brain and Waldron Ltd
John Duncan Suite, SMETHWICK, WEST_MIDLANDS · B67 7AH
Independent / unclassified
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.5 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Sahaara Sikh and Hindu Funerals Limited
427 Rocky Lane Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands · B42 1NL
Independent
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,000
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,450
- Professional fee
- £1,350
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
SJM Independent Funeral Directors Limited
606 Kingsbury Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B24 9PJ
Independent / unclassified
3.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
C Bastock (Contracts) Ltd - Yardley
112 Church Road Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands · B25 8UX
Independent
3.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Stephen and Philip Painter Independent Family Funeral Directors
213 Yardley Road, BIRMINGHAM, WEST_MIDLANDS · B27 6LZ
Independent / unclassified
3.7 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,245
- Professional fee
- £950
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Stephen and Philip Painter Independent Family Funeral Directors Ltd
213 Yardley Road Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands · B27 6LZ
Independent
3.7 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,245
- Professional fee
- £950
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 80 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Birmingham
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Birmingham is £2,495 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 Birmingham?
The median direct cremation in Birmingham is £1,540 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £2,260.
Which funeral director in Birmingham publishes the lowest price?
The Co-operative Funeralcare (incorporating N Wheatley and Sons) publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Birmingham at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Birmingham more expensive than the UK average?
Birmingham’s median direct cremation (£1,540) is in line with 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.