Which funeral director in Essington has the lowest published direct cremation price?

Peterson Funeral Directors publishes the lowest direct cremation price in the Essington area at £1,000, captured from their CMA Standardised Price List on 5 May 2026. Price is one factor — Funeral Cost Index does not rank providers by quality or recommend any specific funeral director.

Which funeral director in Essington has the lowest published attended funeral price?

Indian Funeral Company publishes the lowest attended funeral director's charges in the Essington area at £1,000 (funeral director services only — third-party crematorium, doctors' and clergy fees are billed separately). Source: provider's CMA Standardised Price List.

Is Essington more expensive than the UK average for an attended funeral?

Essington's median attended funeral director's charges (£2,555) are 12% below UK average (UK median £2,890). These are funeral director services only; third-party fees are paid separately and don't vary as much by area.

How many independent and chain funeral directors operate in Essington?

Funeral Cost Index indexes 43 funeral directors in and around Essington: 32 independents and 11 chain-owned branches (Co-op Funeralcare, Dignity, Funeral Partners), with chains making up 26% of local providers. Chain-owned branches typically publish higher direct cremation prices than independents in the same area.

When was Funeral Cost Index's Essington pricing data last updated?

Funeral Cost Index last captured a price list from a Essington-area provider in May 2026. We re-capture published CMA Standardised Price Lists on a rolling schedule; individual providers may update prices independently. Always check the live price list before deciding.

Where can I see the full published price list for a funeral director in Essington?

Every provider profile on Funeral Cost Index links directly to that funeral director's own CMA Standardised Price List, which is the legally required, version-controlled source document. Click any provider name in the Essington listing to open their profile, then follow the 'View source price list' link to the provider's published document.

What is a CMA Standardised Price List?

Under the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021, every funeral director in the UK is legally required to publish a Standardised Price List showing the cost of an attended funeral, a direct cremation, and a breakdown of the funeral director's professional fees, transport, care of the deceased, coffin, and third-party disbursement charges. Because the format is fixed by the CMA, like-for-like comparison is reliable for the first time.

Funeral Costs in Essington

Funeral Cost Index compares 43 funeral directors in and around Essington, with 33 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,400 (range £1,000–£1,995); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,555. 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: £1,400
Direct cremation range: £1,000 to £1,995
Median attended funeral: £2,555
Attended funeral range: £1,000 to £3,590
Funeral directors compared: 43
Last verified: 5 May 2026

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: 5 May 2026. Based on 33 captured price lists from 43 indexed funeral directors within 6 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

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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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Funeral Cost Index is published by Peter Langdon FCA through Indexeli Intelligence Limited. Peter is listed in ICAEW’s Find a Chartered Accountant directory, and the project applies an accountancy-led approach to public-interest price transparency, source evidence, correction handling, and clear separation between captured prices and estimates.

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Quick answer

The median direct cremation in Essington costs £1,400 (9% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,555 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 33 published price lists from 43 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.

Price range across 33 Essington providers

Direct cremation · n=29: £1,400median
Attended funeral (FD only) · n=33: £2,555median

Total cost of an attended cremation in Essington

The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.

Median funeral director charge (attended): £2,555
Crematorium fee — Mercia Forest Crematorium (1.4 mi): + £1,225
Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees): £3,780

Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Essington is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.

Essington vs UK

Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.

Service	Essington median	UK median	Essington vs UK
Direct cremation	£1,400	£1,545	9% below UK average
Attended funeral (FD only)	£2,555	£2,890	12% below UK average

Direct cremation range in Essington: £1,000 to £1,995.

Published direct cremation prices in Essington

Five captured provider prices within 6 miles of Essington, ordered by published direct cremation price.

Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.

Market structure in Essington

Funeral directors indexed: 43
Independent vs chain: 32 / 11
Published-price coverage: 77%

Funeral directors near Essington

Roy Quinton Funeral Directors
83 Westcroft Avenue, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST_MIDLANDS · WV10 8LN
Funeral Partners
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,995
Attended (FD only)
£3,590
Professional fee
£1,630
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Jennings Funeral Directors
12 Woodland Centre, WILLENHALL, WEST_MIDLANDS · WV12 5ND
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,545
Attended (FD only)
£2,695
Professional fee
£725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Chamberlains Funeral Directors
63a Elmore Green Road, Walsall, West Midlands · WS3 2HN
Independent
2.2 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Jennings Funeral Directors
11 High Street, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST_MIDLANDS · WV11 1ST
Independent / unclassified
2.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,545
Attended (FD only)
£2,695
Professional fee
£725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Walsh Funerals & Memorials
39 Park Road Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands · WS3 3SS
Independent
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,400
Attended (FD only)
£2,139
Professional fee
£380
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A J Sellman Ltd - Cheslyn Hay
67 Station Street Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, Staffordshire · WS6 7EG
Independent
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,550
Attended (FD only)
£2,555
Professional fee
£1,095
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Walsh Funerals & Memorials - Great Wyrley
Unit 2 Quinton Court Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands · WS6 6DY
Independent
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,400
Attended (FD only)
£2,139
Professional fee
£380
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Roy Quinton Funeral Directors
677 Bloxwich Road, WALSALL, WEST_MIDLANDS · WS3 2BD
Funeral Partners
2.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,995
Attended (FD only)
£3,590
Professional fee
£1,630
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Brett Quinton Funeral Directors Ltd
The Courtyard 1 Riley Street Willenhall, West Midlands · WV13 1RH
Independent
2.9 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Halliwell Funeral Service
164 Walsall Road, WALSALL, WEST_MIDLANDS · WS6 6NQ
Independent / unclassified
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Indian Funeral Company
19-21 New Road, Willenham, West Midlands · WV13 2BG
Independent
3.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
£1,000
Professional fee
£750
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Jennifer Ashe & Son Funeral Directors Ltd
19-21 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands · WV13 2BG
Independent
3.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,395
Attended (FD only)
£2,375
Professional fee
£195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Central England Co-operative
Ely House,Somerford Place, WILLENHALL, WEST_MIDLANDS · WV13 3DT
Co-op
3.2 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.
Al-Mu'min Funeral Services
343 Stafford Rd, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST_MIDLANDS · WV10 6DY
Independent / unclassified
3.3 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Jack O'Malley Independent Funerals Ltd
16-20 North Street, Cannock, Staffordshire · WS11 0BA
Independent
3.4 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Direct cremation
£1,495
Attended (FD only)
£2,200
Professional fee
£1,100
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Co-operative Funeralcare
135a Bloxwich Road, WALSALL, WEST_MIDLANDS · WS2 8BS
Co-op
3.7 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.
Hughes Funeral Directors Ltd
79a Willenhall Road, Willenhall, West Midlands · WV1 2HW
Independent
3.7 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Peterson Funerals
26 Moseley Road, BILSTON, WEST_MIDLANDS · WV14 6JD
Independent / unclassified
3.8 mi
verified not yet verified
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
—
Professional fee
—
Falconer Funerals Limited
193 Stafford Street, WALSALL, WEST_MIDLANDS · WS2 8ED
Independent / unclassified
4.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,220
Attended (FD only)
£1,600
Professional fee
£550
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
S Webb & Son Ltd - Walsall
3 Church Street Darlaston, Walsall, West Midlands · WS10 8DU
Independent
4.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,765
Attended (FD only)
£2,520
Professional fee
£1,270
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

Showing 20 of 43 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.

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Useful funeral cost guides

What goes into a funeral cost in Essington?

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 Essington?

The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Essington is £2,555 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 Essington?

The median direct cremation in Essington is £1,400 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,000 to £1,995.

Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Essington?

Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Essington. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.

Is Essington more expensive than the UK average?

Essington’s median direct cremation (£1,400) is 9% 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.