Which funeral director in Blackburn has the lowest published direct cremation price?

Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in the Blackburn area at £1,240, captured from their CMA Standardised Price List on 5 May 2026. Price is one factor — Funeral Cost Index does not rank providers by quality or recommend any specific funeral director.

Which funeral director in Blackburn has the lowest published attended funeral price?

Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service publishes the lowest attended funeral director's charges in the Blackburn area at £2,605 (funeral director services only — third-party crematorium, doctors' and clergy fees are billed separately). Source: provider's CMA Standardised Price List.

Is Blackburn more expensive than the UK average for an attended funeral?

Blackburn's median attended funeral director's charges (£2,795) are 3% below UK average (UK median £2,890). These are funeral director services only; third-party fees are paid separately and don't vary as much by area.

How many independent and chain funeral directors operate in Blackburn?

Funeral Cost Index indexes 25 funeral directors in and around Blackburn: 19 independents and 6 chain-owned branches (Co-op Funeralcare, Dignity, Funeral Partners), with chains making up 24% of local providers. Chain-owned branches typically publish higher direct cremation prices than independents in the same area.

When was Funeral Cost Index's Blackburn pricing data last updated?

Funeral Cost Index last captured a price list from a Blackburn-area provider in May 2026. We re-capture published CMA Standardised Price Lists on a rolling schedule; individual providers may update prices independently. Always check the live price list before deciding.

Where can I see the full published price list for a funeral director in Blackburn?

Every provider profile on Funeral Cost Index links directly to that funeral director's own CMA Standardised Price List, which is the legally required, version-controlled source document. Click any provider name in the Blackburn listing to open their profile, then follow the 'View source price list' link to the provider's published document.

What is a CMA Standardised Price List?

Under the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021, every funeral director in the UK is legally required to publish a Standardised Price List showing the cost of an attended funeral, a direct cremation, and a breakdown of the funeral director's professional fees, transport, care of the deceased, coffin, and third-party disbursement charges. Because the format is fixed by the CMA, like-for-like comparison is reliable for the first time.

Funeral Costs in Blackburn

Funeral Cost Index compares 25 funeral directors in and around Blackburn, with 13 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,650 (range £1,240–£2,845); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,795. Figures come from each provider's own published price list; third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.

Local pricing intelligence

Median direct cremation: £1,650
Direct cremation range: £1,240 to £2,845
Median attended funeral: £2,795
Attended funeral range: £2,605 to £3,275
Funeral directors compared: 25
Last verified: 7 May 2026

Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.

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Source

Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.

Freshness

Last data check: 7 May 2026. Based on 13 captured price lists from 25 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.

Accountability

We do not arrange funerals, sell paid rankings, or accept commission for placement. Corrections are reviewed against the provider’s public price list.

Primary sources

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Prices can change and packages differ. Always confirm the current price, what is included, availability, and any third-party costs directly with the funeral director before deciding.

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Funeral Cost Index is published by Peter Langdon FCA through Indexeli Intelligence Limited. Peter is listed in ICAEW’s Find a Chartered Accountant directory, and the project applies an accountancy-led approach to public-interest price transparency, source evidence, correction handling, and clear separation between captured prices and estimates.

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Quick answer

The median direct cremation in Blackburn costs £1,650 (7% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,795 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 13 published price lists from 25 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.

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Price range across 13 Blackburn providers

Direct cremation · n=13: £1,650median
Attended funeral (FD only) · n=13: £2,795median

Total cost of an attended cremation in Blackburn

The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.

Median funeral director charge (attended): £2,795
Crematorium fee — Pleasington Crematorium (2.2 mi): + £1,085
Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees): £3,880

Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Blackburn is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.

Blackburn vs UK

Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.

Service	Blackburn median	UK median	Blackburn vs UK
Direct cremation	£1,650	£1,545	7% above UK average
Attended funeral (FD only)	£2,795	£2,890	3% below UK average

Direct cremation range in Blackburn: £1,240 to £2,845.

Published direct cremation prices in Blackburn

Five captured provider prices within 6 miles of Blackburn, ordered by published direct cremation price.

1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
2.Waring McKenna Funeral Directors£1,240
3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
4.Great Harwood Funeral Directors£1,545
5.Whalley Funeral Directors£1,645

Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.

Market structure in Blackburn

Funeral directors indexed: 25
Independent vs chain: 19 / 6
Published-price coverage: 52%

Funeral directors near Blackburn

Co-op Funeralcare
10-14 Mincing Lane, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB2 2EB
Co-op
<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.
Scales Funeral Directors
68 Darwen Street, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB2 2BL
Dignity
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,745
Attended (FD only)
£2,895
Professional fee
£775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Waring McKenna Funeral Directors
45 Grimshaw Park, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB2 3AG
Independent / unclassified
<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.
Wm. Alty & Sons Ltd
2 Gurney Street, Blackburn, Lancashire · BB2 1XF
Independent
1.1 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Talbot Funeral Service
Harwood House, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB1 9SR
Independent / unclassified
1.2 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Blackburn Funeral Services
9 New Wellington Street, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB2 4DY
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£2,845
Attended (FD only)
£3,275
Professional fee
—
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Fred Hamer Funeral Services - Blackburn
246 Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire · BB1 8QW
Independent
1.6 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Darwen Funeral Service
59 Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire · BB3 1EJ
Independent
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Rishton Funeral Service
16 High Street Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire · BB1 4LA
Independent
3.2 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Hyndburn Funeral Services
336 Union Road Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire · BB5 3JD
Independent
3.4 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Co-op Funeralcare
234 Duckworth Street, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE · BB3 1PX
Co-op
3.5 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.
Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service
The Old Foxhill 136 Union Road Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire · BB5 3DR
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,860
Attended (FD only)
£2,605
Professional fee
£995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Edwin Ainsworth Ltd
Borough Mews Church Bank Street, Darwen, Lancashire · BB3 3HA
Independent
3.7 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Great Harwood Funeral Directors
29 Queen Street, Great Harwood · BB6 7SA
Dignity
4.1 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.
Birtwistle and Rishton Funeral Service
29 Queen Street, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB6 7SA
Independent / unclassified
4.1 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Great Harwood Funeral Services
3 Clayton Street Great Harwood, Nr Blackburn, Lancashire · BB6 7AQ
Independent
4.1 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Great Harwood Funeral Services
3 Clayton Street, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE · BB6 7AQ
Independent / unclassified
4.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,650
Attended (FD only)
£2,780
Professional fee
£1,375
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Wolstenholme Funeral Service
Willows Lane, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE · BB5 0RT
Independent / unclassified
4.3 mi
verified 7 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,745
Attended (FD only)
£2,795
Professional fee
£745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Accrington Funeral Directors
Willows Lane, Accrington · BB5 0RT
Dignity
4.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,745
Attended (FD only)
£2,795
Professional fee
£745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
L Champ Funeral Services Ltd
Bank House, ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE · BB5 5DY
Independent / unclassified
4.4 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—

Showing 20 of 25 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.

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Useful funeral cost guides

What goes into a funeral cost in Blackburn?

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 Blackburn?

The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Blackburn is £2,795 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 Blackburn?

The median direct cremation in Blackburn is £1,650 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £2,845.

Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Blackburn?

Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Blackburn. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.

Is Blackburn more expensive than the UK average?

Blackburn’s median direct cremation (£1,650) is 7% above 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.