Funeral Costs in Canterbury
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Canterbury. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,345
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £2,895
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,550
- Funeral directors compared
- 15
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Co-op Funeralcare
FD charges only
at A Welch and Sons Funeral Services
7 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.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Canterbury costs £1,345 (13% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,895 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 7 published price lists from 15 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 7 Canterbury providers
- Direct cremation · n=7
- £1,345median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=7
- £2,895median
Typical £1,240–£1,445 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,545
Lowest at Co-op Funeralcare
Typical £2,723–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,550–£3,265
Lowest at A Welch and Sons Funeral Services
Canterbury vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Canterbury median | UK median | Canterbury vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,345 | £1,545 | 13% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,895 | £2,890 | in line with UK average |
Direct cremation range in Canterbury: £1,240 to £1,545.
Cheapest funeral directors in Canterbury for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Canterbury.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Whitstable Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.A Welch and Sons Funeral Services£1,345
- 5.A Welch and Sons Funeral Services£1,345
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Canterbury
- Funeral directors indexed
- 15
- Independent vs chain
- 11 / 4
- Published-price coverage
- 47%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
7 of 15 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Canterbury
A Welch and Sons Funeral Services
Heritage House, CANTERBURY, KENT · CT1 2HG
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,345
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,550
- Professional fee
- £1,005
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<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.
5.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.9 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.
6.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.4 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.
A Welch and Sons Funeral Services
94 Station Road, HERNE_BAY, KENT · CT6 5QB
Independent / unclassified
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,345
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,550
- Professional fee
- £1,005
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Watson and Bell Funeral Logistics
Unit 3/4 Aylesham Community Project Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent · CT3 3HG
Independent
6.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Beltinge & District Funeral Service Ltd
132 Reculver Road Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent · CT6 6PL
Independent
7.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Beltinge & District FS Ltd - Garage/Workshop
Unit 5 Hillborough Business Park Sweechbridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent · CT6 6TE
Independent
7.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Compare specific funeral types in Canterbury
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Canterbury 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 Canterbury?
The median direct cremation in Canterbury is £1,345 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,545.
Which funeral director in Canterbury publishes the lowest price?
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Canterbury at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Canterbury more expensive than the UK average?
Canterbury’s median direct cremation (£1,345) is 13% below 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.