Funeral Costs in Poole
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Poole. 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
- £1,715
- Lowest direct cremation
- £995
- Median attended funeral
- £2,692
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,795
- Funeral directors compared
- 22
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
FD charges only
at Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
16 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.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Poole costs £1,715 (11% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,692 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 16 published price lists from 22 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 16 Poole providers
- Direct cremation · n=10
- £1,715median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=16
- £2,692median
Typical £1,240–£1,933 (middle 50%)
Full range £995–£1,995
Lowest at Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
Typical £2,580–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,795–£4,070
Lowest at Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
Poole vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Poole median | UK median | Poole vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,715 | £1,545 | 11% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,692 | £2,893 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Poole: £995 to £1,995.
Cheapest funeral directors in Poole for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Poole.
- 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.J J Allen£1,240
- 5.W Smith & Sons£1,685
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Poole
- Funeral directors indexed
- 22
- Independent vs chain
- 19 / 3
- Published-price coverage
- 73%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
16 of 22 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Poole
<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 5 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.
1.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 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.
2.5 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.
2.5 mi
verified 30 Apr 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.
Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors
14 Neighbourhood Centre, POOLE, DORSET · BH17 9DW
Independent / unclassified
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £4,070
- Professional fee
- £1,935
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Tapper Funeral Service
173 Lower Blandford Road, BROADSTONE, DORSET · BH18 8DH
Independent / unclassified
3.1 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.
Harbour View Crematorium, Funeral Home and Woodland Burial Ground
Randall's Hill, POOLE, DORSET · BH16 6AN
Independent / unclassified
3.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors
38 Seamoor Road, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET · BH4 9AS
Independent / unclassified
3.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £4,070
- Professional fee
- £1,935
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.8 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.
3.8 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.
Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
1a Oxford Road Lansdowne Mews, Bournemouth, Dorset · BH8 8EY
Independent
5.3 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £995
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,795
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,685
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £1,215
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Head and Wheble Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons
1a Oxford Road, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET · BH8 8EY
Independent / unclassified
5.3 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £995
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,795
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
George Scott & Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd - Shop Front Only
North Bournemouth Funeral Home 1537 Wimborne Road Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset · BH10 7BD
Independent
5.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
George Scott & Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd - Charminster
Queens Park & Charminster Office 258 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset · BH8 9RR
Independent
5.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Alan Rice and Tapper Funeral Service
987 Wimborne Road, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET · BH9 2BS
Independent / unclassified
5.7 mi
verified 5 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.
5.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 22 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Poole
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Poole?
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 Poole?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Poole is £2,692 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 Poole?
The median direct cremation in Poole is £1,715 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £995 to £1,995.
Which funeral director in Poole publishes the lowest price?
Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Poole at £995. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Poole more expensive than the UK average?
Poole’s median direct cremation (£1,715) is 11% 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.