Funeral Costs in Poole
Funeral Cost Index compares 22 funeral directors in and around Poole, with 17 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,685 (range £995–£1,995); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,692. 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
- £1,685
- Direct cremation range
- £995 to £1,995
- Median attended funeral
- £2,692
- Attended funeral range
- £1,795 to £4,070
- Funeral directors compared
- 22
- Last verified
- 7 May 2026
FD charges only
17 with prices
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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 17 captured price lists from 22 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Poole costs £1,685 (9% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,692 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 17 published price lists from 22 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
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Price range across 17 Poole providers
- Direct cremation · n=11
- £1,685median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=17
- £2,692median
Typical £1,240–£1,870 (middle 50%)
Full range £995–£1,995
Typical £2,580–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,795–£4,070
Total cost of an attended cremation in Poole
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,692
- Crematorium fee — Harbour View Crematorium (3.4 mi)
- + £3,283
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £5,975
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Poole is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Poole vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Poole median | UK median | Poole vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,685 | £1,545 | 9% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,692 | £2,890 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Poole: £995 to £1,995.
Published direct cremation prices in Poole
Five captured provider prices within 6 miles of Poole, 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.A H Griffin£1,240
- 5.J J Allen£1,240
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
- 77%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
17 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 5 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.
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 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.
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 5 May 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 5 May 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.
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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 £1,685 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £995 to £1,995.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Poole?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Poole. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. 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 (£1,685) is 9% 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.