Funeral Costs in Cumbria
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Cumbria. 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
- £1,545
- Lowest direct cremation
- £390
- Median attended funeral
- £2,091
- Lowest attended funeral
- £740
- Funeral directors compared
- 36
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Adams Read and Hocking (Funeral Directors) Ltd
FD charges only
at George Hudson & Sons Ltd
20 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 Cumbria costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,091 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 20 published price lists from 36 indexed funeral directors within 30 miles.
Price range across 20 Cumbria providers
- Direct cremation · n=19
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=20
- £2,091median
Typical £1,318–£1,650 (middle 50%)
Full range £390–£1,740
Typical £1,446–£2,298 (middle 50%)
Full range £740–£3,265
Lowest at George Hudson & Sons Ltd
Cumbria vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Cumbria median | UK median | Cumbria vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,091 | £2,890 | 28% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Cumbria: £390 to £1,740.
Cheapest funeral directors in Cumbria for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 30 miles of Cumbria.
- 1.Adams Read and Hocking (Funeral Directors) Ltd£390
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Co-op Funeralcare (inc. M T Sawrey)£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Cumbria
- Funeral directors indexed
- 36
- Independent vs chain
- 31 / 5
- Published-price coverage
- 56%
Within 30 miles
independents / chain branches
20 of 36 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Cumbria
6.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £840
- Professional fee
- £190
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
- —
Walkers Funeral Directors - Appleby- in- Westmorland
Chapel Street, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria · CA16 6QR
Independent
12.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £840
- Professional fee
- £190
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
13.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
17.4 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.
17.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors Ltd
16 The Square Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria · CA5 7PY
Independent
19.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Director
16 The Square, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA · CA5 7PY
Independent / unclassified
19.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
20.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,740
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,095
- Professional fee
- £495
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
21.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Sean Crilley Funeral Directors
78 Brook Street, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA · CA1 2HX
Independent / unclassified
22.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,626
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,940
- Professional fee
- £1,295
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
22.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,300
- Professional fee
- £1,080
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
22.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,300
- Professional fee
- £1,080
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
22.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,400
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,920
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
22.5 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.
22.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £740
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
22.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,195
- Professional fee
- £575
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
22.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,195
- Professional fee
- £575
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Michael Walsh Funeral Directors
33 - 35 Church Street, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA · CA2 5TL
Independent / unclassified
22.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
23.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 36 providers within 30 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Cumbria?
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 Cumbria?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Cumbria is £2,091 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 Cumbria?
The median direct cremation in Cumbria is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £390 to £1,740.
Which funeral director in Cumbria publishes the lowest price?
Adams Read and Hocking (Funeral Directors) Ltd publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Cumbria at £390. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Cumbria more expensive than the UK average?
Cumbria’s median direct cremation (£1,545) is in line with 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.