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Funeral director price lists: how to read and compare them
Last updated 4 May 2026
Quick answer
Every UK funeral director must publish a CMA Standardised Price List showing direct cremation, attended funeral charges, professional fees and key third-party disbursements. The useful comparison is not one headline number: compare the direct cremation price, the attended funeral director charge, what is included, and the local alternatives.
Funeral director price lists are now a regulatory document, not just a sales brochure. The Competition and Markets Authority requires funeral directors to publish a Standardised Price List so families can compare like-for-like before choosing a provider.
What must be on a funeral director price list?
The Standardised Price List includes the core funeral director charges and key disbursements in a fixed format. The most useful lines are:
- Direct cremation price, including the cremation fee.
- Attended funeral director charges.
- Professional services fee.
- Collection, care of the deceased, coffin, hearse and viewing charges.
- Indicative cremation, burial, minister, celebrant and doctors' fees.
How to compare Co-op, Dignity, Funeral Partners and independents
Compare the same line items across providers. Start with Co-op funeral costs, Dignity funeral prices, Funeral Partners price lists and independent funeral directors, then check your local area page because prices and branch coverage vary by location.
Where to find local price lists
Use postcode search or browse funeral cost locations. Each provider profile links back to the captured source price list where available.
Frequently asked questions
What is a funeral price list?
A funeral price list is the CMA Standardised Price List that every UK funeral director must publish. In a fixed format set by the Competition and Markets Authority, it shows the direct cremation price, the attended funeral director charges, the professional services fee, and key disbursements such as the cremation, burial, doctors' and celebrant fees — so families can compare providers like-for-like before choosing.
Do funeral directors have to publish prices?
Yes. Under the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021, UK funeral directors must publish a Standardised Price List and make it available on their website and in branch.
Is a funeral director price list enough to choose a provider?
It is a strong starting point, but you should also check location, availability, ownership, reviews, what is included, and any extra fees that apply to your circumstances.
How we keep this trustworthy
Source
Guides combine Funeral Cost Index data with primary public sources. They are written for comparison and signposting, not as financial, legal or bereavement advice.
Freshness
Last data check: 4 May 2026. Based on published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
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.
Publisher credentials
Funeral Cost Index is published by Peter Langdon FCA through Indexeli Intelligence Limited. Peter is listed in ICAEW’s Find a Chartered Accountant directory, and the project applies an accountancy-led approach to public-interest price transparency, source evidence, correction handling, and clear separation between captured prices and estimates.
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Find published UK funeral prices near you
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