Funeral Costs in Shrewsbury

Funeral Cost Index compares 6 funeral directors in and around Shrewsbury, with 5 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,750 (range £1,240–£1,750); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,395. 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
£1,750
Direct cremation range
£1,240 to £1,750
Median attended funeral
£2,395

FD charges only

Attended funeral range
£2,395 to £3,265
Funeral directors compared
6

5 with prices

Last verified
5 May 2026

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 5 captured price lists from 6 indexed funeral directors within 10 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

CMA Order · CMA checklist · Corrections · Dataset

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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Quick answer

The median direct cremation in Shrewsbury costs £1,750 (13% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,395 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 5 published price lists from 6 indexed funeral directors within 10 miles.

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Price range across 5 Shrewsbury providers

Direct cremation · n=3
£1,750median

Range £1,240£1,750

Attended funeral (FD only) · n=5
£2,395median

Typical £2,395£2,430 (middle 50%)

Full range £2,395£3,265

Total cost of an attended cremation in Shrewsbury

The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.

Median funeral director charge (attended)
£2,395
Crematorium fee — Emstrey Crematorium (1.7 mi)
+ £1,195
Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
£3,590

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

Shrewsbury vs UK

Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.

ServiceShrewsbury medianUK medianShrewsbury vs UK
Direct cremation£1,750£1,54513% above UK average
Attended funeral (FD only)£2,395£2,89017% below UK average

Direct cremation range in Shrewsbury: £1,240 to £1,750.

Published direct cremation prices in Shrewsbury

Five captured provider prices within 10 miles of Shrewsbury, ordered by published direct cremation price.

  1. 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
  2. 2.Pughs Funeral Directors£1,750
  3. 3.WRR Pugh & Son£1,750

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

Market structure in Shrewsbury

Funeral directors indexed
6

Within 10 miles

Independent vs chain
5 / 1

independents / chain branches

Published-price coverage
83%

5 of 6 have a CMA SPL captured

Funeral directors near Shrewsbury

  • Pughs Funeral Directors

    133 Longden Coleham, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE · SY3 7DN

    Independent / unclassified

    <1 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,750
    Attended (FD only)
    £2,395
    Professional fee
    £990

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors Ltd

    Frankwell Island, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE · SY3 8JN

    Independent / unclassified

    <1 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    £2,430
    Professional fee
    £1,100

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Frank Painter &amp; Sons Limited

    Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY1 2TF

    Independent

    1.0 mi

    verified 30 Apr 2026

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    £2,395
    Professional fee
    £1,095

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    196 Monkmoor Road, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE · SY2 5BH

    Co-op

    1.2 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.

  • WRR Pugh & Son

    87 Whitchurch Road, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE · SY1 4EE

    Independent / unclassified

    1.9 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,750
    Attended (FD only)
    £2,395
    Professional fee
    £990

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Harry Edwards and Sons Funeral Directors

    1 High Street, TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE · TF1 1JW

    Independent / unclassified

    10.0 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee

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Useful funeral cost guides

What goes into a funeral cost in Shrewsbury?

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.

Read more about the CMA Standardised Price List →

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a funeral cost in Shrewsbury?

The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Shrewsbury is £2,395 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 Shrewsbury?

The median direct cremation in Shrewsbury is £1,750 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,750.

Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Shrewsbury?

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

Is Shrewsbury more expensive than the UK average?

Shrewsbury’s median direct cremation (£1,750) is 13% 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.

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