Funeral Costs in Portsmouth
Funeral Cost Index compares 60 funeral directors in and around Portsmouth, with 49 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,240 (range £1,100–£1,705); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,940. 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
- £1,240
- Direct cremation range
- £1,100 to £1,705
- Median attended funeral
- £2,940
- Attended funeral range
- £1,895 to £3,290
- Funeral directors compared
- 60
- Last verified
- 7 May 2026
FD charges only
49 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: 7 May 2026. Based on 49 captured price lists from 60 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Portsmouth costs £1,240 (20% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,940 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 49 published price lists from 60 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 49 Portsmouth providers
- Direct cremation · n=43
- £1,240median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=49
- £2,940median
Typical £1,240–£1,545 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,100–£1,705
Typical £2,695–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,895–£3,290
Total cost of an attended cremation in Portsmouth
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,940
- Crematorium fee — Portchester Crematorium (3.1 mi)
- + £935
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,875
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Portsmouth is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Portsmouth vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Portsmouth median | UK median | Portsmouth vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,240 | £1,545 | 20% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,940 | £2,890 | 2% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Portsmouth: £1,100 to £1,705.
Published direct cremation prices in Portsmouth
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Portsmouth, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd£1,100
- 2.Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd - Waterlooville£1,100
- 3.The Co-operative Funeralcare - North End£1,240
- 4.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Fratton£1,240
- 5.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Copnor£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Portsmouth
- Funeral directors indexed
- 60
- Independent vs chain
- 31 / 29
- Published-price coverage
- 82%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
49 of 60 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Portsmouth
<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
- £1,535
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,290
- Professional fee
- £1,330
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
The Searson Family Funeral Service
319 Copnor Road, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE · PO3 5EG
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd
Lawnswood 245 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire · PO1 5PA
Independent
1.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,100
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,516
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.4 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
1.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 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.
South Downs Funeral Service Ltd t/a Mayfields Funerals
90 Elm Grove Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire · PO5 1LN
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
The Searson Family Funeral Service
105 Winter Road, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE · PO4 8DS
Independent / unclassified
2.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd - Portchester
76-78 West Street Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire · PO16 9UN
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,764
- Professional fee
- £1,004
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.5 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.
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,695
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £1,055
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Forever Together Funeral Care (Drayton) Ltd
228 Havant Road Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire · PO6 1PA
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,705
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,630
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.6 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.
2.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,480
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,940
- Professional fee
- £900
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,625
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £975
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 60 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Portsmouth is £2,940 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 Portsmouth?
The median direct cremation in Portsmouth is £1,240 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,100 to £1,705.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Portsmouth?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Portsmouth. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Portsmouth more expensive than the UK average?
Portsmouth’s median direct cremation (£1,240) is 20% 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.