Funeral Costs in Sandbach
Funeral Cost Index compares 21 funeral directors in and around Sandbach, with 15 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,645 (range £1,240–£2,000); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,495. Figures come from each provider's own published price list; third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Data compiled by Peter Langdon FCA
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,645
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240 to £2,000
- Median attended funeral
- £2,495
- Attended funeral range
- £1,825 to £3,265
- Funeral directors compared
- 21
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
15 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 15 captured price lists from 21 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Sandbach costs £1,645 (6% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 15 published price lists from 21 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 15 Sandbach providers
- Direct cremation · n=13
- £1,645median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=15
- £2,495median
Typical £1,500–£1,645 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£2,000
Typical £2,200–£2,738 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,825–£3,265
Total cost of an attended cremation in Sandbach
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,495
- Crematorium fee — Crewe Crematorium (4.4 mi)
- + £1,080
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,575
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Sandbach is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Sandbach vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Sandbach median | UK median | Sandbach vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,645 | £1,545 | 6% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,495 | £2,890 | 14% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Sandbach: £1,240 to £2,000.
Published direct cremation prices in Sandbach
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Sandbach, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.The Co-operative Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Congleton Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.C W Mottram Funeral Services Ltd£1,500
- 5.Williams & Lowe Funeral Directors Ltd£1,595
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Sandbach
- Funeral directors indexed
- 21
- Independent vs chain
- 14 / 7
- Published-price coverage
- 71%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
15 of 21 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Sandbach
Williams & Lowe Funeral Directors Ltd
Field House 40 Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire · CW11 1HJ
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,515
- Professional fee
- £1,050
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.0 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Holmes Chapel Funeral Directors
Laburnum Cottage 17 Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel · CW4 7NF
Dignity
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.3 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.
4.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Joseph O'Connell Funeral Service
28 - 30 Mill Street, CREWE, CHESHIRE · CW2 7AN
Independent / unclassified
4.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,960
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Wilsons Funeral Directors
48 Cinderhill Lane, STOKE_ON_TRENT, CHESHIRE · ST7 3HR
Independent / unclassified
5.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Alan Finneron Funeral Directors
32 West Street, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE · CW12 1JR
Independent / unclassified
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,000
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,905
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.2 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.
Larvin-Clegg Funeral Directors Ltd
20 Antrobus Street, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE · CW12 1HB
Independent / unclassified
6.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,850
- Professional fee
- £450
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.4 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Joseph Edwards & Sons - Kidsgrove
3 King Street Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire · ST7 1HW
Independent
6.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
C Edwards & Son (Funeral Services) Ltd
155 High Street Talke Pitts, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire · ST7 1QQ
Independent
6.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,870
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Horne Brothers Funeral Directors
Audley Funeral Home Ravens Lane Bignall End, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire · ST7 8PS
Independent
7.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
C W Mottram Funeral Services Ltd
The Conifers Grassy Green Lane Audley, Stoke on Trent, Audley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire · ST7 8JB
Independent
7.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,500
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,825
- Professional fee
- £700
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 21 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Sandbach?
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 Sandbach?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Sandbach is £2,495 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 Sandbach?
The median direct cremation in Sandbach is £1,645 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £2,000.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Sandbach?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Sandbach. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Sandbach more expensive than the UK average?
Sandbach’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.