Funeral Costs in Wells
Funeral Cost Index compares 12 funeral directors in and around Wells, with 9 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,572 (range £1,240–£1,664); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,895. 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
- £1,572
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240 to £1,664
- Median attended funeral
- £2,895
- Attended funeral range
- £1,775 to £3,265
- Funeral directors compared
- 12
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
9 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 9 captured price lists from 12 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Wells costs £1,572 (2% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,895 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 9 published price lists from 12 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 9 Wells providers
- Direct cremation · n=6
- £1,572median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=9
- £2,895median
Typical £1,499–£1,645 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,664
Typical £2,630–£3,025 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,775–£3,265
Total cost of an attended cremation in Wells
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,895
- Crematorium fee — Mendip Crematorium (3.1 mi)
- + £1,575
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £4,470
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Wells is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Wells vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Wells median | UK median | Wells vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,572 | £1,545 | 2% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,895 | £2,890 | in line with UK average |
Direct cremation range in Wells: £1,240 to £1,664.
Published direct cremation prices in Wells
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Wells, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Street Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.W B Gibbs & Sons£1,499
- 3.Cheddar and District Funeral Directors Limited£1,499
- 4.Alfred R W Connock and Son£1,645
- 5.Shepton Mallet Funeral Directors£1,645
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Wells
- Funeral directors indexed
- 12
- Independent vs chain
- 10 / 2
- Published-price coverage
- 75%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
9 of 12 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Wells
Unwins Independent Funeral Directors
The Firs, Underwood Wookey Hole Road, Wells, Somerset · BA5 1AF
Independent
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,499
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,320
- Professional fee
- £975
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.2 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,025
- Professional fee
- £1,365
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,025
- Professional fee
- £1,365
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,025
- Professional fee
- £1,365
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
G Holland and Son (Funeral Directors) Ltd
58 - 62 Vestry Road, STREET, SOMERSET · BA16 0HX
Independent / unclassified
7.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
7.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,664
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,630
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Cheddar and District Funeral Directors Limited
Redcliffe Court, CHEDDAR, SOMERSET · BS27 3ND
Independent / unclassified
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,499
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,775
- Professional fee
- £395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.3 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.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Wells?
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 Wells?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Wells is £2,895 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 Wells?
The median direct cremation in Wells is £1,572 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,664.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Wells?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Wells. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Wells more expensive than the UK average?
Wells’s median direct cremation (£1,572) is 2% 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.