Funeral Costs in Shropshire
Funeral Cost Index compares 37 funeral directors in and around Shropshire, with 26 CMA Standardised Price Lists captured. The median direct cremation costs £1,900 (range £1,145–£2,295); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,430. Figures come from each provider's own published price list and do not include third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees.
Data compiled by Peter Langdon FCA
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,900
- Direct cremation range
- £1,145 to £2,295
- Median attended funeral
- £2,430
- Attended funeral range
- £1,850 to £3,495
- Funeral directors compared
- 37
- Most recent capture
- 9 Nov 2026
FD charges only
26 with published 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
Most recent price list captured 9 November 2026. Based on 26 published price lists from 37 indexed funeral directors within 22 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Shropshire costs £1,900 (19% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,430 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 20 published direct cremation prices and 26 attended funeral prices from 37 indexed funeral directors within 22 miles.
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Price range across 26 Shropshire providers
- Direct cremation · n=20
- £1,900median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=26
- £2,430median
Typical £1,659–£2,295 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,145–£2,295
Typical £2,353–£3,325 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,850–£3,495
Total cost of an attended cremation in Shropshire
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,430
- Crematorium fee — Emstrey Crematorium (1.7 mi)
- + £1,195
- Modelled total (sum of the local median and the nearest captured crematorium fee, not a quote; excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,625
Crematorium fee captured July 2026 from the operator's published fee list. The crematorium nearest Shropshire is used as a local reference. The 2 crematoria with a captured fee within 22 miles charge £1,195 to £1,360 for a standard attended cremation. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees are additional; the funeral cost calculator uses a £300 celebrant estimate (not a captured price) for the celebrant.
Crematoria serving Shropshire
2 crematoria within 22 miles of Shropshire, nearest first. Cremation fees are the third-party charge paid to the crematorium, separate from the funeral director’s fee.
| Crematorium | Distance | Standard cremation fee |
|---|---|---|
| Emstrey CrematoriumShrewsbury | 1.7 mi | £1,195 |
| Telford CrematoriumTelford | 14.6 mi | £1,360 |
Standard fees are for a full attended cremation, captured from published crematorium fee lists; each crematorium page names the source and capture date, including where a fee comes from a funeral director’s reproduction of the list. Unattended (direct) cremation slots are usually lower.
Shropshire vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Shropshire median | UK median | Shropshire vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,900 | £1,595 | 19% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,430 | £2,900 | 16% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Shropshire: £1,145 to £2,295.
Published direct cremation prices in Shropshire
Five captured provider prices within 22 miles of Shropshire, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors - Shotton£1,145
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.E.J. Edgerton and Son Ltd - Ellesmere£1,400
- 4.E.J. Edgerton and Son Ltd£1,400
- 5.E.J. Edgerton and Son Ltd - Whitchurch£1,400
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Shropshire
- Funeral directors indexed
- 37
- Independent vs chain
- 35 / 2
- Published-price coverage
- 70%
Within 22 miles
independents / chain branches
26 of 37 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Shropshire
Pughs Funeral Directors
133 Longden Coleham, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE · SY3 7DN
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
Captured 16 Sept 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
Captured 16 Sept 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.
1.0 mi
Captured 16 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.2 mi
Captured 16 Sept 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
Captured 16 Sept 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
No price list captured
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
R Greaves & Co Independent Lady Funeral Director
40 High Street, Wem, Shropshire · SY4 5DG
Independent
10.3 mi
No price list captured
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
10.4 mi
Captured 16 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
11.3 mi
No price list captured
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
A S Morris and Son
33 Sandford Avenue, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE · SY6 6BH
Independent / unclassified
11.9 mi
Captured 16 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,185
- Professional fee
- £1,100
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
L Tranter and Son (inc Bailey and Tranter)
101-109 West Street, TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE · TF2 9JE
Independent / unclassified
13.3 mi
Captured 28 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,295
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,495
- Professional fee
- £1,850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
L Tranter & Son (Tranter Funerals Ltd)
101 West Street St George's, Telford, Shropshire · TF2 9JE
Independent
13.3 mi
Captured 28 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,295
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,495
- Professional fee
- £1,850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
13.5 mi
Captured 16 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,150
- Professional fee
- £910
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors Ltd
The Elms, LLANYMYNECH, POWYS · SY22 6SL
Independent / unclassified
13.5 mi
Captured 16 Sept 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.
13.6 mi
Captured 28 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,295
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,495
- Professional fee
- £1,850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
L Tranter & Son (Tranter Funerals Ltd) - Donnington
Sutherland Lodge Wellington Road Donnington, Telford, Shropshire · TF2 8AB
Independent
13.6 mi
Captured 28 Sept 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,295
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,495
- Professional fee
- £1,850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
The C J Williams Funeral Service of Telford
Fletcher House, TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE · TF7 5EP
Independent / unclassified
13.6 mi
No price list captured
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
15.0 mi
Captured 19 Oct 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,400
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,210
- Professional fee
- £940
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
15.1 mi
Captured 19 Oct 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,400
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,210
- Professional fee
- £940
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
15.3 mi
No price list captured
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 37 providers within 22 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Shropshire?
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 usually the lowest-cost option, and funeral directors that offer it must publish its price 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 Shropshire?
The median attended funeral in Shropshire is £2,430 for the funeral director's charges only, based on 26 published attended funeral prices from CMA Standardised Price Lists captured up to November 2026. Third-party fees are paid separately. For a cremation, the nearest crematorium with a captured fee, Emstrey Crematorium (1.7 miles away), charges £1,195 for a standard attended cremation, captured July 2026 from the operator's published fee list. A burial instead adds a median new grave of £1,229 plus a median adult interment fee of £1,097 (resident rate where published), from the published fee schedules of 56 burial authorities, mainly in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and northern England; no London authorities captured yet (captured by Funeral Cost Index in June 2026). Doctors' and minister or celebrant fees are extra.
How much is a direct cremation in Shropshire?
The median direct cremation price in Shropshire is £1,900 (all-in, including the cremation fee), ranging from £1,145 to £2,295 across 20 published direct cremation prices (last captured November 2026). Source: Funeral Cost Index, sourced from each provider's CMA Standardised Price List.
Which funeral director in Shropshire has the lowest published direct cremation price?
Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors - Shotton publishes the lowest direct cremation price in the Shropshire area at £1,145, captured from their CMA Standardised Price List on 16 September 2026. Price is one factor - Funeral Cost Index does not rank providers by quality or recommend any specific funeral director.
Which funeral director in Shropshire has the lowest published attended funeral price?
Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors - Shotton publishes the lowest attended funeral director's charges in the Shropshire area at £1,850, captured from their CMA Standardised Price List on 16 September 2026. That covers funeral director services only - third-party crematorium, doctors' and clergy fees are billed separately.
Is Shropshire more expensive than the UK average?
Shropshire's median direct cremation (£1,900) is 19% above UK average (UK median £1,595). Both medians come from published CMA Standardised Price Lists captured by Funeral Cost Index.
Is Shropshire more expensive than the UK average for an attended funeral?
Shropshire's median attended funeral director's charges (£2,430) are 16% below UK average (UK median £2,900). Both medians come from published CMA Standardised Price Lists captured by Funeral Cost Index. These are funeral director services only; third-party fees are paid separately.
How many independent and chain funeral directors operate in Shropshire?
Funeral Cost Index indexes 37 funeral directors in and around Shropshire: 35 independents and 2 chain-owned branches (Co-op Funeralcare, Dignity, Funeral Partners), with chains making up 5% of local providers.
When was Funeral Cost Index's Shropshire pricing data last updated?
Funeral Cost Index last captured a price list from a Shropshire-area provider in November 2026. We re-capture published CMA Standardised Price Lists on a rolling schedule; individual providers may update prices independently. Always check the live price list before deciding.
Where can I see the full published price list for a funeral director in Shropshire?
Every provider profile on Funeral Cost Index links to that funeral director's own published CMA Standardised Price List, the source document for the prices shown. Open any provider in the Shropshire listing and follow the 'view original' link under its price table to read the provider's own document.
What is a CMA Standardised Price List?
Under the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021, every funeral director in the UK must publish a Standardised Price List showing the price of an attended funeral and, where offered, a direct (unattended) cremation, with a breakdown of the funeral director's professional fees, transport, care of the deceased, coffin, and third-party disbursement charges. Because the format is fixed by the CMA, like-for-like comparison is reliable for the first time.
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.