Funeral Costs in Dorchester
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Dorchester. 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
- £1,240
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240 to £2,150
- Median attended funeral
- £3,153
- Attended funeral range
- £2,830 to £3,265
- Funeral directors compared
- 9
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
4 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.
How we keep this trustworthy
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 4 captured price lists from 9 indexed funeral directors within 8 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
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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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Dorchester costs £1,240 (20% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,153 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 4 published price lists from 9 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 4 Dorchester providers
- Direct cremation · n=3
- £1,240median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=4
- £3,153median
Range £1,240–£2,150
Typical £2,988–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,830–£3,265
Dorchester vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Dorchester median | UK median | Dorchester vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,240 | £1,545 | 20% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,153 | £2,890 | 9% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Dorchester: £1,240 to £2,150.
Published direct cremation prices in Dorchester
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Dorchester, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Cotton & Sons Ltd£2,150
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Dorchester
- Funeral directors indexed
- 9
- Independent vs chain
- 7 / 2
- Published-price coverage
- 44%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
4 of 9 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Dorchester
Grassby & Sons Ltd (Grassby Funeral Service)
8 Princes Street, Dorchester, Dorset · DT1 1TW
Independent
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
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- Attended (FD only)
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- Professional fee
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<1 mi
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- Direct cremation
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<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.
1.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
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- Professional fee
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7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,830
- Professional fee
- £950
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,150
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,040
- Professional fee
- £1,090
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.3 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.
7.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Compare specific funeral types in Dorchester
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Dorchester?
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 Dorchester?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Dorchester is £3,153 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 Dorchester?
The median direct cremation in Dorchester is £1,240 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £2,150.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Dorchester?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Dorchester. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Dorchester more expensive than the UK average?
Dorchester’s median direct cremation (£1,240) is 20% 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.