Funeral costs can vary depending on the type of service you choose, where you live, and the level of personalisation involved. In the UK, the average cost of a funeral is around £4,141, but this can rise to £5,000 or more for a burial and is typically £3,800 for a cremation. Direct cremation (a simple, unattended option) is the most affordable, averaging £1,500–£1,600. These figures include essential services, but optional extras like flowers, memorials, and catering can increase the total cost significantly. Planning ahead or comparing funeral directors can help manage these expenses and provide peace of mind.
What fees do I need to consider?
Costs associated with planning a funeral
Typical Fees to Consider
When budgeting for a funeral, here are the main costs and approximate figures:
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Funeral Director’s Fees – professional services, care of your loved one, transport, and staff on the day.
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Coffin or Casket – Prices vary depending on material and design.
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Bearers – Staff to carry the coffin during the service.
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Vehicles – Hearse and limousines for family.
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Embalming – Optional, for presentation and preservation.
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Service in Our Chapel – use of our private chapel.
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Hygiene fees.
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Orders of Service – Printed booklets for guests.
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Cremation or Burial Fees
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Minister or Celebrant Fees – For leading the service.
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Optional Extras – Flowers, catering, venue hire, and memorials.
Our full costs explained
To help give you clarity of what the cost you might expect from a funeral here is the example of what it might cost in total for both a cremation and a burial Cremation service cost and cost break down. (this is only an example, there are variable factors that will effect pricing including location of the crematorium, flowers, visual tributes, coffin etc) Funeral Director’s Fees- £2,000 Professional fees cover the funeral director’s essential services in arranging, coordinating, and overseeing the funeral. This typically includes meeting with the family, completing all necessary paperwork, liaising with doctors, hospitals, cemeteries or crematoria, caring for the person who has died, and organising the funeral logistics. These fees also reflect the funeral director’s time, expertise, and 24-hour support throughout the process to ensure the funeral is carried out with dignity and professionalism. It also Includes the coffin (Oak veneer) Officiant - £200 This is the celebrant or religious leader taking the service. Flowers- £165 This is for a floral coffin spray that will be on the coffin at the time of the service. Hearse- £300 Transportation of your loved one from our premises to your home and then to where the service is taking place. Limousine- £300 Transportation up to 7 people to travel with the hearse to the service and after to where the wake will be. Orders of service- £1.50 each The booklets will be given out at the service. Crematorium Fee- £1,080 (Barnby Dun Crematorium) This is the fee to have the service in their chapel and the cremation fee. Different crematoriums have different prices so please seek advice from us if needed. Bearers -£50 each My team will be on hand to help assist throughout the service and carry your loved one in the crematorium if requested. For example, if we had everything included above with 50 orders of service it would be a total around £4,050* *As stated, this does not include any visual tributes or extras that will affect the pricing. For more information, please contact us. Burial fees Funeral Director’s Fees- £2000 Professional fees cover the funeral director’s essential services in arranging, coordinating, and overseeing the funeral. This typically includes meeting with the family, completing all necessary paperwork, liaising with doctors, hospitals, cemeteries or crematoria, caring for the person who has died, and organising the funeral logistics. These fees also reflect the funeral director’s time, expertise, and 24-hour support throughout the process to ensure the funeral is carried out with dignity and professionalism. It also Includes the coffin (Oak veneer) Officiant - £200 This is the celebrant or religious leader taking the service. Church Fees- £350-£450 These are for the service held at St Johns’ Parish church at Goole. It will vary if an organist is required or any other media is needed. Flowers- £165 This is for a floral coffin spray that will be on the coffin at the time of the service. Hearse- £300 Transportation of your loved one from our premises to your home and then to where the service is taking place. Limousine- £300 Transportation up to 7 people to travel with the hearse to the service and after to where the wake will be. Orders of service- £1.50 each The booklets will be given out at the service. Cemetery Fee- £1,856 (New grave for 1 person.) This is the cost at Goole Cemetery at the time of publication. This is for a new grave plot and the grave digging fee. If there is already a grave purchased from a previous family member then there will just be a grave reopening fee which is £884. Bearers -£50 each My team will be on hand to help assist throughout the service and carry your loved one in the crematorium if requested. The cost of a burial on average with us is around £5,296 this includes funeral directors fees, the coffin, flowers, church fees, orders of service, cemetery fee (If it is a new grave), four team members, hearse and limousine. *Price will vary for any extras and will be explained in the consultation