Funeral Costs in West Sussex
Funeral Cost Index compares 93 funeral directors in and around West Sussex, with 68 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,645 (range £10–£2,430); the median attended funeral director's charges run £3,265. 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
- £1,645
- Direct cremation range
- £10 to £2,430
- Median attended funeral
- £3,265
- Attended funeral range
- £1,095 to £3,874
- Funeral directors compared
- 93
- Last verified
- 7 May 2026
FD charges only
68 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: 7 May 2026. Based on 68 captured price lists from 93 indexed funeral directors within 18 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in West Sussex costs £1,645 (6% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,265 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 68 published price lists from 93 indexed funeral directors within 18 miles.
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Price range across 68 West Sussex providers
- Direct cremation · n=58
- £1,645median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=68
- £3,265median
Typical £1,240–£1,980 (middle 50%)
Full range £10–£2,430
Typical £2,890–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,095–£3,874
Total cost of an attended cremation in West Sussex
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £3,265
- Crematorium fee — Worthing Crematorium (4.0 mi)
- + £1,159
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £4,424
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest West Sussex is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
West Sussex vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | West Sussex median | UK median | West Sussex vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,645 | £1,545 | 6% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,265 | £2,890 | 13% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in West Sussex: £10 to £2,430.
Published direct cremation prices in West Sussex
Five captured provider prices within 18 miles of West Sussex, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.Darren Miles Funeral Service Ltd£10
- 2.Jefferies Funeral Directors£1,100
- 3.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Findon£1,240
- 4.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in West Sussex
- Funeral directors indexed
- 93
- Independent vs chain
- 65 / 28
- Published-price coverage
- 73%
Within 18 miles
independents / chain branches
68 of 93 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near West Sussex
Safe Hands Funeral Services Ltd
The Forge, PULBOROUGH, WEST_SUSSEX · RH20 4EE
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,386
- Professional fee
- £650
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,517
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.1 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.
6.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £1,120
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Dandelion Farewells Limited
Church View Billingshurst Road, Wisborough Green, West Sussex · RH14 0DY
Independent
6.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,750
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,765
- Professional fee
- £720
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Rounce Funeral Services Limited
3 Half Moon Parade Half Moon Lane, Worthing, West Sussex · BN13 2EL
Independent
7.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
TLC Funeral Services Ltd
3 Boxgrove Parade Goring by Sea, Worthing, West Sussex · BN12 6BR
Independent
7.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,340
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,692
- Professional fee
- £1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ian Hart Funeral Service Ltd
92-94 Broadwater Street West, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 9DE
Independent
7.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Dillistones Funeral Services
191 South Farm Road, WORTHING, WEST_SUSSEX · BN14 7TW
Independent / unclassified
7.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
7.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,517
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Reynolds Funeral Service - Littlehampton
Cemetery Lodge Horsham Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex · BN17 6LX
Independent
8.1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,100
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,095
- Professional fee
- £1,765
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Reynolds Funeral Service
The Cemetery Lodge, LITTLEHAMPTON, WEST_SUSSEX · BN17 6LX
Independent / unclassified
8.1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,100
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,095
- Professional fee
- £1,765
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.2 mi
verified 7 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.
8.2 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.
8.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,517
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,890
- Professional fee
- £1,030
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,845
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,379
- Professional fee
- £1,450
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
8.3 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.
The Co-operative Funeralcare with Caring Lady - Goring-by-Sea
56 Goring Road, WORTHING, WEST_SUSSEX · BN12 4AD
Co-op
8.3 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.
Showing 20 of 93 providers within 18 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in West Sussex?
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 West Sussex?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in West Sussex is £3,265 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 West Sussex?
The median direct cremation in West Sussex is £1,645 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £10 to £2,430.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in West Sussex?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in West Sussex. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is West Sussex more expensive than the UK average?
West Sussex’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.