Funeral Costs in Exeter
Funeral Cost Index compares 22 funeral directors in and around Exeter, with 20 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,645 (range £25–£1,995); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,623. 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
- £1,645
- Direct cremation range
- £25 to £1,995
- Median attended funeral
- £2,623
- Attended funeral range
- £850 to £3,265
- Funeral directors compared
- 22
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
20 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: 5 May 2026. Based on 20 captured price lists from 22 indexed funeral directors within 10 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Exeter costs £1,645 (6% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,623 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 20 published price lists from 22 indexed funeral directors within 10 miles.
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Price range across 20 Exeter providers
- Direct cremation · n=17
- £1,645median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=20
- £2,623median
Typical £1,240–£1,775 (middle 50%)
Full range £25–£1,995
Typical £2,299–£2,836 (middle 50%)
Full range £850–£3,265
Total cost of an attended cremation in Exeter
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,623
- Crematorium fee — Exeter & Devon Crematorium (1.5 mi)
- + £1,350
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,973
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Exeter is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Exeter vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Exeter median | UK median | Exeter vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,645 | £1,545 | 6% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,623 | £2,890 | 9% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Exeter: £25 to £1,995.
Published direct cremation prices in Exeter
Five captured provider prices within 10 miles of Exeter, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Shoobridge Funeral Services Ltd- Exeter£25
- 2.Shoobridge Funeral Services Ltd incorporating Exmouth & District Funeral Services£25
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Palmers Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Exeter
- Funeral directors indexed
- 22
- Independent vs chain
- 15 / 7
- Published-price coverage
- 91%
Within 10 miles
independents / chain branches
20 of 22 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Exeter
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,295
- Professional fee
- £445
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,300
- Professional fee
- £910
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<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 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,060
- Professional fee
- £1,100
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £1,370
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Walter H Squires & Son Ltd - Exwick Rd, Exeter
29 Exwick Villas Exwick Road, Exeter, Devon · EX4 2AS
Independent
1.1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £1,370
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,775
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £1,370
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £25
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,115
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,300
- Professional fee
- £910
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,400
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,100
- Professional fee
- £750
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,680
- Attended (FD only)
- £850
- Professional fee
- £150
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,300
- Professional fee
- £910
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Shoobridge Funeral Services Ltd incorporating Exmouth & District Funeral Services
26 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon · EX8 1PP
Independent
8.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £25
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,115
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,650
- Professional fee
- £950
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.7 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.7 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.7 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.
8.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 22 providers within 10 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Exeter?
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 Exeter?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Exeter is £2,623 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 Exeter?
The median direct cremation in Exeter is £1,645 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £25 to £1,995.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Exeter?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Exeter. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Exeter more expensive than the UK average?
Exeter’s median direct cremation (£1,645) is 6% 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.