Funeral Costs in Bristol
Funeral Cost Index compares 35 funeral directors in and around Bristol, with 20 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,500 (range £1,068–£1,850); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,700. 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
- £1,500
- Direct cremation range
- £1,068 to £1,850
- Median attended funeral
- £2,700
- Attended funeral range
- £1,390 to £3,340
- Funeral directors compared
- 35
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
20 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.
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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: 5 May 2026. Based on 20 captured price lists from 35 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Bristol costs £1,500 (3% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,700 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 20 published price lists from 35 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 20 Bristol providers
- Direct cremation · n=19
- £1,500median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=20
- £2,700median
Typical £1,498–£1,545 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,068–£1,850
Typical £2,634–£2,715 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,390–£3,340
Total cost of an attended cremation in Bristol
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,700
- Crematorium fee — Westerleigh Crematorium (7.6 mi)
- + £1,425
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £4,125
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Bristol is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Bristol vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Bristol median | UK median | Bristol vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,500 | £1,545 | 3% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,700 | £2,890 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Bristol: £1,068 to £1,850.
Published direct cremation prices in Bristol
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Bristol, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Brunel Independent Funeral Directors£1,068
- 2.Arthur E Davey & Sons Ltd£1,120
- 3.Arthur E Davey and Sons (John Irving Funeral Directors)£1,120
- 4.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Graham Palmer & Co Funeral Directors£1,495
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Bristol
- Funeral directors indexed
- 35
- Independent vs chain
- 30 / 5
- Published-price coverage
- 57%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
20 of 35 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Bristol
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Thomas Davis Funeral Direcgtors (Inc Bristol South Funeral Services)
Southville Lodge, BRISTOL, AVON · BS3 1DJ
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
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- Direct cremation
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1.1 mi
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1.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,750
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,600
- Professional fee
- £945
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Thomas Davis Funeral Directors (Inc Heaven on Earth Bespoke Funeral Services)
123 Stoke Lane, BRISTOL, AVON · BS9 3RW
Independent / unclassified
2.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
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R Davies and Son Funeral Directors
63 Westbury Hill, BRISTOL, AVON · BS9 3AD
Independent / unclassified
2.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
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3.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,340
- Professional fee
- £1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Bristol Memorial Woodlands Ltd - Westbury on Trym
18 High Street, Westbury on Trym, Bristol · BS9 3DU
Independent
3.0 mi
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- Direct cremation
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3.1 mi
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3.3 mi
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Brunel Independent Funeral Directors
3 Concorde Drive, BRISTOL, AVON · BS10 6PZ
Independent / unclassified
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,068
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,390
- Professional fee
- £400
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
E C Alderwick and Son Ltd (inc G Haskins and Sons)
11 Regent Street, BRISTOL, AVON · BS15 8JX
Independent / unclassified
3.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
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HG Harris Funeral Directors Ltd
Cavendish House 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, Bristol · BS16 5JS
Independent
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,500
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,700
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,500
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,700
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,760
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.3 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.
4.4 mi
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Showing 20 of 35 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Bristol?
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 Bristol?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Bristol is £2,700 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 Bristol?
The median direct cremation in Bristol is £1,500 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,068 to £1,850.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Bristol?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Bristol. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Bristol more expensive than the UK average?
Bristol’s median direct cremation (£1,500) is 3% 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.