Attended funeral in Dorchester
Compare attended funeral costs in Dorchester using published CMA Standardised Price Lists. Captured local prices range from £2,830 to £3,265, with a median of £3,153 across 4 funeral directors with published prices within 8 miles. The lowest published price captured locally is £2,830 at Cotton and Son Ltd (7.2 mi); the highest is £3,265 at Co-op Funeralcare (7.3 mi). A traditional funeral with mourners present and a service at the crematorium — an attended cremation. The published price covers the funeral director's charges only.
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Price summary
Based on 4 published price lists within 8 miles of Dorchester.
- Median price
- £3,153
- Captured range
- £2,830-£3,265
- Latest source check
- 5 May 2026
n=4 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
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Source
Service pages compare the same published CMA price-list line across nearby funeral directors. Price is only one factor and should be checked with the provider directly.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 4 published attended funeral prices within 8 miles of Dorchester.
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
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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Published attended funeral prices
£2,830
Attended funeral
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£3,040
Attended funeral
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£3,265
Attended funeral
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£3,265
Attended funeral
7.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
What’s included in the attended funeral price?
Funeral director's charges only — the hearse, professional fees, care of the deceased, and a coffin. The crematorium's cremation fee, doctors' fees, and clergy or celebrant fees are paid separately as disbursements.
Other funeral costs in Dorchester
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.