Funeral Costs in Chelmsford
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Chelmsford. 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
- £1,524
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £2,290
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,885
- Funeral directors compared
- 15
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Co-op Funeralcare
FD charges only
at Bakers Funeral Services t/a A.G. Smith Funeral Directors
7 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 Chelmsford costs £1,524. The median attended funeral is £2,290 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 7 published price lists from 15 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 7 Chelmsford providers
- Direct cremation · n=4
- £1,524median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=7
- £2,290median
Typical £1,322–£1,803 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£2,115
Lowest at Co-op Funeralcare
Typical £2,208–£2,805 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,885–£3,365
Lowest at Bakers Funeral Services t/a A.G. Smith Funeral Directors
Chelmsford vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Chelmsford median | UK median | Chelmsford vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,524 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,290 | £2,890 | 21% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Chelmsford: £1,240 to £2,115.
Cheapest funeral directors in Chelmsford for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Chelmsford.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Secure Haven Funeral Directors£1,349
- 3.M Lucking & Sons Ltd£1,699
- 4.The Heartfelt Funeral Co£2,115
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Chelmsford
- Funeral directors indexed
- 15
- Independent vs chain
- 14 / 1
- Published-price coverage
- 47%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
7 of 15 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Chelmsford
Chelmsford Co-operative Funeral Directors
78 Broomfield Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM1 1SS
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<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.
Paul J King Funeral Directors
6 Corporation Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM1 2AR
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,365
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,699
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,290
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Baddow Co-operative Funeral Directors
348 Baddow Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM2 9RA
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,345
- Professional fee
- £1,350
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Writtle Co-operative Funeral Directors
60 The Green, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM1 3DU
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Secure Haven Funeral Directors
1 Hospital Approach, Chelmsford, Essex · CM1 7FA
Independent / unclassified
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,349
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,255
- Professional fee
- £750
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Danbury Co-operative Funeral Directors
57a Main Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM3 4NG
Independent / unclassified
4.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Bakers Funeral Services t/a A.G. Smith Funeral Directors
Eves Corner Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex · CM3 4QB
Independent
5.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,885
- Professional fee
- £600
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Ingatestone Co-operative Funeral Directors
3 Spread Eagle Place, INGATESTONE, ESSEX · CM4 9EA
Independent / unclassified
5.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.7 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,115
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,160
- Professional fee
- £750
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Compare specific funeral types in Chelmsford
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Chelmsford is £2,290 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 Chelmsford?
The median direct cremation in Chelmsford is £1,524 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £2,115.
Which funeral director in Chelmsford publishes the lowest price?
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Chelmsford at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Chelmsford more expensive than the UK average?
Chelmsford’s median direct cremation (£1,524) 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.