Funeral Costs in Cardiff
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Cardiff. 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
- £1,398
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,080
- Median attended funeral
- £3,105
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,382
- Funeral directors compared
- 28
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Robert D Johnson Funeral Directors Ltd
FD charges only
at Robert D Johnson Funeral Directors Ltd
16 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 Cardiff costs £1,398 (10% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,105 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 16 published price lists from 28 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 16 Cardiff providers
- Direct cremation · n=16
- £1,398median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=16
- £3,105median
Typical £1,240–£1,574 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,080–£2,780
Lowest at Robert D Johnson Funeral Directors Ltd
Typical £2,791–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,382–£3,985
Lowest at Robert D Johnson Funeral Directors Ltd
Cardiff vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Cardiff median | UK median | Cardiff vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,398 | £1,545 | 10% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,105 | £2,893 | 7% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Cardiff: £1,080 to £2,780.
Cheapest funeral directors in Cardiff for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Cardiff.
- 1.Robert D Johnson Funeral Directors Ltd£1,080
- 2.James Summers at Whitchurch£1,240
- 3.Roy J Larcombe Funeral Directors£1,240
- 4.James Summers and Son£1,240
- 5.A G Adams and Son Funeral Directors£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Cardiff
- Funeral directors indexed
- 28
- Independent vs chain
- 24 / 4
- Published-price coverage
- 57%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
16 of 28 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Cardiff
1.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
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J Pidgeon and Son Ltd
539 Cowbridge Road East, CARDIFF, GLAMORGAN · CF5 1BD
Independent / unclassified
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,780
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,985
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters Funeral Directors
302 North Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan · CF14 3BN
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,960
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Coles Funeral Directors Ltd - Mortuary/Garage/Workshop
Unit C7 Southport Industrial Estate, Foreshore Road, Cardiff · CF10 4SP
Independent
1.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,550
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,890
- Professional fee
- £1,350
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Coles Funeral Directors Ltd - Birchgrove
2-4 Heathwood Road, Birchgrove, Cardiff · CF14 4XE
Independent
2.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.6 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
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.
Coles Funeral Directors Ltd - Whitchurch
1 Old Church Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff · CF14 1AA
Independent
2.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Penarth Funeral Directors Limited
30 Hickman Road, PENARTH, SOUTH_GLAMORGAN · CF64 2AL
Independent / unclassified
2.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Green Willow Funerals
21a Station Road, DINAS_POWYS, SOUTH_GLAMORGAN · CF64 4DE
Independent / unclassified
3.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.8 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.
4.5 mi
verified 1 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.
Castle Court Funeral Home Ltd - Taff's Well
28A Cardiff Road, Taff's Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf · CF15 7RF
Independent
5.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 28 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Cardiff is £3,105 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 Cardiff?
The median direct cremation in Cardiff is £1,398 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,080 to £2,780.
Which funeral director in Cardiff publishes the lowest price?
Robert D Johnson Funeral Directors Ltd publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Cardiff at £1,080. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Cardiff more expensive than the UK average?
Cardiff’s median direct cremation (£1,398) is 10% 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.