Funeral Costs in Buckinghamshire
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Buckinghamshire. 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
- £1,463
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,005
- Median attended funeral
- £3,138
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,535
- Funeral directors compared
- 77
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Bicester
FD charges only
at Mears Family Funerals
60 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 Buckinghamshire costs £1,463 (5% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,138 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 60 published price lists from 77 indexed funeral directors within 18 miles.
Price range across 60 Buckinghamshire providers
- Direct cremation · n=58
- £1,463median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=60
- £3,138median
Typical £1,240–£1,595 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,005–£2,255
Lowest at C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Bicester
Typical £2,795–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,535–£3,874
Lowest at Mears Family Funerals
Buckinghamshire vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Buckinghamshire median | UK median | Buckinghamshire vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,463 | £1,545 | 5% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,138 | £2,893 | 8% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Buckinghamshire: £1,005 to £2,255.
Cheapest funeral directors in Buckinghamshire for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 18 miles of Buckinghamshire.
- 1.C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Bicester£1,005
- 2.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Aylesbury£1,240
- 3.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Wendover£1,240
- 4.Central England Co-operative£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Buckinghamshire
- Funeral directors indexed
- 77
- Independent vs chain
- 55 / 22
- Published-price coverage
- 78%
Within 18 miles
independents / chain branches
60 of 77 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Buckinghamshire
Mears Family Funerals
50 - 51 Kingsbury, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE · HP20 2JE
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,535
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors
Bakery House, Aylesburty, Buckinghamshire · HP20 2LA
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,874
- Professional fee
- £1,253
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.
Legacy Funeral Services Ltd
46 Buckingham Street, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE · HP20 2LL
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors
167 Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire · HP19 9BA
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,874
- Professional fee
- £1,253
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors
146 Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire · HP22 6AP
Independent / unclassified
3.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,874
- Professional fee
- £1,253
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J Brown Funeral Services Ltd - Wendover
23 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire · HP22 6DU
Independent
4.6 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,255
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,300
- Professional fee
- £975
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J Brown Funeral Services Ltd
23 High Street, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE · HP22 6DU
Independent / unclassified
4.6 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,255
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,300
- Professional fee
- £975
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.6 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.
6.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Surman & Horwood Funeral Service Ltd - Princes Ris
25 High Street, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire · HP27 0AE
Independent
6.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.5 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Heritage & Sons Funeral Directors
1 Church Yard, Tring, Hertfordshire · HP23 5AE
Independent / unclassified
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,874
- Professional fee
- £1,253
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
8.6 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.
9.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,950
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,080
- Professional fee
- £942
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
9.2 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,500
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,500
- Professional fee
- £885
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 77 providers within 18 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Buckinghamshire
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Buckinghamshire?
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 Buckinghamshire?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Buckinghamshire is £3,138 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 Buckinghamshire?
The median direct cremation in Buckinghamshire is £1,463 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,005 to £2,255.
Which funeral director in Buckinghamshire publishes the lowest price?
C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Bicester publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Buckinghamshire at £1,005. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Buckinghamshire more expensive than the UK average?
Buckinghamshire’s median direct cremation (£1,463) is 5% 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.