Funeral Costs in Dorset
Funeral Cost Index compares 63 funeral directors in and around Dorset, with 44 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,745 (range £995–£2,150); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,968. 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
- £1,745
- Direct cremation range
- £995 to £2,150
- Median attended funeral
- £2,968
- Attended funeral range
- £1,795 to £4,070
- Funeral directors compared
- 63
- Last verified
- 7 May 2026
FD charges only
44 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: 7 May 2026. Based on 44 captured price lists from 63 indexed funeral directors within 22 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Dorset costs £1,745 (13% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,968 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 44 published price lists from 63 indexed funeral directors within 22 miles.
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Price range across 44 Dorset providers
- Direct cremation · n=34
- £1,745median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=44
- £2,968median
Typical £1,240–£2,111 (middle 50%)
Full range £995–£2,150
Typical £2,692–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,795–£4,070
Total cost of an attended cremation in Dorset
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,968
- Crematorium fee — Weymouth Crematorium (11.1 mi)
- + £999
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,967
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Dorset is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Dorset vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Dorset median | UK median | Dorset vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,745 | £1,545 | 13% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,968 | £2,890 | 3% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Dorset: £995 to £2,150.
Published direct cremation prices in Dorset
Five captured provider prices within 22 miles of Dorset, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons£995
- 2.Head and Wheble Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons£995
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.A H Griffin£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Dorset
- Funeral directors indexed
- 63
- Independent vs chain
- 51 / 12
- Published-price coverage
- 70%
Within 22 miles
independents / chain branches
44 of 63 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Dorset
Grassby & Sons Ltd (Grassby Funeral Service)
8 Princes Street, Dorchester, Dorset · DT1 1TW
Independent
4.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.9 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.
4.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
10.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
10.7 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.
10.7 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.
10.9 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.
Lesley Shand Funeral Service
28 East Street, BLANDFORD_FORUM, DORSET · DT11 7DR
Independent / unclassified
10.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,692
- Professional fee
- £690
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
11.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,692
- Professional fee
- £690
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
11.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Colin J Close Funeral Service
Peel Close Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset · DT11 7JU
Independent
11.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
12.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
12.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Harbour View Crematorium, Funeral Home and Woodland Burial Ground
Randall's Hill, POOLE, DORSET · BH16 6AN
Independent / unclassified
13.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
14.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,692
- Professional fee
- £690
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Tapper Funeral Service
173 Lower Blandford Road, BROADSTONE, DORSET · BH18 8DH
Independent / unclassified
15.3 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,580
- Professional fee
- £1,760
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
15.3 mi
verified 7 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.
15.8 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.
Peter Jackson Funeral Services Ltd
Mons High Street Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset · BA8 0RB
Independent
15.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 63 providers within 22 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Dorset?
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 Dorset?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Dorset is £2,968 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 Dorset?
The median direct cremation in Dorset is £1,745 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £995 to £2,150.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Dorset?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Dorset. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Dorset more expensive than the UK average?
Dorset’s median direct cremation (£1,745) is 13% above 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.