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

Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in the Northampton area at £1,240, 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 Northampton has the lowest published attended funeral price?

Kevin Matthews Funeral Service Ltd publishes the lowest attended funeral director's charges in the Northampton area at £1,180 (funeral director services only — third-party crematorium, doctors' and clergy fees are billed separately). Source: provider's CMA Standardised Price List.

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

Northampton's median attended funeral director's charges (£2,968) are 3% above 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 Northampton?

Funeral Cost Index indexes 8 funeral directors in and around Northampton: 6 independents and 2 chain-owned branches (Co-op Funeralcare, Dignity, Funeral Partners), with chains making up 25% of local providers. Chain-owned branches typically publish higher direct cremation prices than independents in the same area.

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

Funeral Cost Index last captured a price list from a Northampton-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 Northampton?

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 Northampton 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 Northampton

Funeral Cost Index compares 8 funeral directors in and around Northampton, with 8 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,595 (range £1,240–£1,995); 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: £1,595
Direct cremation range: £1,240 to £1,995
Median attended funeral: £2,968
Attended funeral range: £1,180 to £3,499
Funeral directors compared: 8
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 8 captured price lists from 8 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

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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 Northampton costs £1,595 (3% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,968 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 8 published price lists from 8 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.

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Price range across 8 Northampton providers

Direct cremation · n=7: £1,595median
Attended funeral (FD only) · n=8: £2,968median

Total cost of an attended cremation in Northampton

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 — Counties Crematorium (2.6 mi): + £1,380
Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees): £4,348

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

Northampton vs UK

Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.

Service	Northampton median	UK median	Northampton vs UK
Direct cremation	£1,595	£1,545	3% above UK average
Attended funeral (FD only)	£2,968	£2,890	3% above UK average

Direct cremation range in Northampton: £1,240 to £1,995.

Published direct cremation prices in Northampton

Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Northampton, ordered by published direct cremation price.

1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
2.Kevin Matthews Funeral Service Ltd£1,580
3.Kevin Matthews Funeral Service Ltd - Duston£1,580
4.Hollowell's Ltd£1,595
5.Hollowells\' Ltd - The Birches£1,595

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

Market structure in Northampton

Funeral directors indexed: 8
Independent vs chain: 6 / 2
Published-price coverage: 100%

Funeral directors near Northampton

Ann Bonham and Son
71 St. Giles Street, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE · NN1 1JF
Dignity
<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.
S E Wilkinson and Son
30 Grove Road, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE · NN1 3LQ
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
—
Attended (FD only)
£2,495
Professional fee
£1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Kevin Matthews Funeral Service Ltd
1-5 Balmoral Road Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire · NN2 6LA
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,580
Attended (FD only)
£1,180
Professional fee
—
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Co-op Funeralcare
77 Harborough Road, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE · NN2 7SL
Co-op
1.6 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.
Hollowell's Ltd
148 Beech Avenue Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire · NN3 2JN
Independent
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,595
Attended (FD only)
£3,499
Professional fee
£1,850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Kevin Matthews Funeral Service Ltd - Duston
The Village Funeral Home Woodley Chase Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire · NN5 6PS
Independent
2.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,580
Attended (FD only)
£1,180
Professional fee
—
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Hollowells\' Ltd - The Birches
The Birches 4 - 6 Bedford Road Brafield on the Green, Northampton, Northamptonshire · NN7 1BD
Independent
4.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,595
Attended (FD only)
£3,499
Professional fee
£1,850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Toby Hunt Funeral Service
34 The Square, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE · NN6 0NA
Independent / unclassified
6.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Direct cremation
£1,995
Attended (FD only)
£3,240
Professional fee
£1,280
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

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Useful funeral cost guides

What goes into a funeral cost in Northampton?

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 Northampton?

The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Northampton 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 Northampton?

The median direct cremation in Northampton is £1,595 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,995.

Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Northampton?

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

Is Northampton more expensive than the UK average?

Northampton’s median direct cremation (£1,595) is 3% 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.