Funeral Costs in County Durham
This page compares funeral director prices in and around County Durham. 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
- £1,460
- Lowest direct cremation
- £535
- Median attended funeral
- £2,736
- Lowest attended funeral
- £586
- Funeral directors compared
- 162
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at East Durham Funeral Service Ltd - Easington
FD charges only
at How do funeral plans work?
106 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 County Durham costs £1,460 (6% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,736 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 106 published price lists from 162 indexed funeral directors within 18 miles.
Price range across 106 County Durham providers
- Direct cremation · n=96
- £1,460median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=106
- £2,736median
Typical £1,240–£1,678 (middle 50%)
Full range £535–£2,907
Typical £2,098–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £586–£3,600
Lowest at How do funeral plans work?
County Durham vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | County Durham median | UK median | County Durham vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,460 | £1,545 | 6% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,736 | £2,890 | 5% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in County Durham: £535 to £2,907.
Cheapest funeral directors in County Durham for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 18 miles of County Durham.
- 1.East Durham Funeral Service Ltd - Easington£535
- 2.East Durham Funeral Service Ltd - Horden£535
- 3.East Durham Funeral Services Ltd - Trimdon£535
- 4.T Moore & Family Funeral Directors£828
- 5.A M Ranson Funeral Service£975
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in County Durham
- Funeral directors indexed
- 162
- Independent vs chain
- 117 / 45
- Published-price coverage
- 65%
Within 18 miles
independents / chain branches
106 of 162 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near County Durham
<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.
1.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,600
- Professional fee
- £1,920
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Framwellgate Moor Funeralcare
Priory Cottage, DURHAM, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH1 5JN
Independent / unclassified
1.3 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.
N Alderson Funeral Directors
Flass Terrace, DURHAM, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH7 7LD
Independent / unclassified
2.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
County Durham Funeral Directors Ltd
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, County Durham · DH7 6QU
Independent
3.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Cochrane's Funeral Directors - Bowburn
Hillrise House 13 Durham Road West, Bowburn, County Durham · DH6 5AU
Independent
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.8 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.
Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd - Langley Park
43 Front Street Langley Park, Durham, County Durham · DH7 9SA
Independent
4.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,600
- Professional fee
- £1,920
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.3 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.
5.3 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A M Ranson Funeral Service
151 Front Street, CHESTER_LE_STREET, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH3 3AX
Independent / unclassified
5.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £975
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,635
- Professional fee
- £830
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Andrew Grey Funeral Directors
9 North View Terrace, HOUGHTON_LE_SPRING, TYNE_AND_WEAR · DH4 5NN
Independent / unclassified
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,660
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Gordon Fletcher & Sons Funeral Directors
Charles Street, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY_DURHAM · DL16 7LG
Independent / unclassified
5.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,740
- Professional fee
- £780
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.8 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.
5.9 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.
6.1 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.
6.4 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.
Andrew Grey Funeral Directors
Co-op Building, DURHAM, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH6 2UE
Independent / unclassified
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,660
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Gordon Fletcher & Sons Funeral Directors
Lazarus House, FERRYHILL, COUNTY_DURHAM · DL17 8BD
Independent / unclassified
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,740
- Professional fee
- £780
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Hardy\\\'s Funeral Service Ltd
116 Commercial Street Willington, Crook, County Durham · DL15 0AA
Independent
6.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 162 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 County Durham?
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 County Durham?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in County Durham is £2,736 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 County Durham?
The median direct cremation in County Durham is £1,460 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £535 to £2,907.
Which funeral director in County Durham publishes the lowest price?
East Durham Funeral Service Ltd - Easington publishes the lowest direct cremation price in County Durham at £535. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is County Durham more expensive than the UK average?
County Durham’s median direct cremation (£1,460) is 6% 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.