Funeral Costs in Swindon
Funeral Cost Index compares 18 funeral directors in and around Swindon, with 10 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,545 (range £1,240–£1,995); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,845. 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
- £1,545
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240 to £1,995
- Median attended funeral
- £2,845
- Attended funeral range
- £2,795 to £3,265
- Funeral directors compared
- 18
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
10 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 10 captured price lists from 18 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Swindon costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,845 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 10 published price lists from 18 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 10 Swindon providers
- Direct cremation · n=10
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=10
- £2,845median
Typical £1,545–£1,995 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,995
Typical £2,795–£2,845 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,795–£3,265
Total cost of an attended cremation in Swindon
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,845
- Crematorium fee — Kingsdown Crematorium (3.2 mi)
- + £1,100
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,945
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Swindon is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Swindon vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Swindon median | UK median | Swindon vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,845 | £2,890 | 2% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Swindon: £1,240 to £1,995.
Published direct cremation prices in Swindon
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Swindon, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Central England Co-operative£1,240
- 2.Royal Wootton Bassett Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.A E Smith and Son£1,545
- 4.Swindon Funeral Directors£1,545
- 5.Highworth Funeral Directors£1,545
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Swindon
- Funeral directors indexed
- 18
- Independent vs chain
- 15 / 3
- Published-price coverage
- 56%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
10 of 18 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Swindon
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,845
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 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.
<1 mi
verified 5 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.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,845
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Blackwells Independent Funeral Director - Swindon
38 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, Wiltshire · SN2 2NS
Independent
1.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.7 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.
Pearce Funeral Services - West Swindon
Papermakers House 1 Rivenhall Road Westlea, West Swindon · SN5 7BD
Independent
2.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Hillier Funeral Service Ltd - Whitworth Rd
Hillier Chapel of Rest Broadway, Whitworth Road, Swindon, Wiltshire · SN25 3BL
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,845
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Pearce Funeral Services Limited
92 Ermin Street, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE · SN3 4NN
Independent / unclassified
2.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Pearce Funeral Services Ltd
92 Ermin Street Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire · SN3 4NN
Independent
2.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Hillier Funeral Service Ltd
Lime Kiln House Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire · SN4 7NH
Independent
5.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Royal Wootton Bassett Funeralcare
118a High Street, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE · SN4 7AU
Independent / unclassified
5.3 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.
6.0 mi
verified 30 Apr 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.
6.0 mi
verified 5 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.
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,845
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Blackwells of Cricklade - Cricklade
Thames House Thames Lane, Cricklade, Wiltshire · SN6 6BH
Independent
6.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
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What goes into a funeral cost in Swindon?
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 Swindon?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Swindon is £2,845 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 Swindon?
The median direct cremation in Swindon is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,995.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Swindon?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Swindon. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Swindon more expensive than the UK average?
Swindon’s median direct cremation (£1,545) is in line with 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.