Funeral Cost Index

Funeral Costs in Durham

This page compares funeral director prices in and around 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
£1,240
Lowest direct cremation
£975

at A M Ranson Funeral Service

Median attended funeral
£3,265

FD charges only

Lowest attended funeral
£1,635

at A M Ranson Funeral Service

Funeral directors compared
27

20 with prices

Last verified
5 May 2026

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 Durham costs £1,240 (20% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,265 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 20 published price lists from 27 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.

Price range across 20 Durham providers

Direct cremation · n=17
£1,240median

Typical £1,240–£1,890 (middle 50%)

Full range £975–£1,995

Lowest at A M Ranson Funeral Service

Attended funeral (FD only) · n=20
£3,265median

Typical £2,740–£3,265 (middle 50%)

Full range £1,635–£3,600

Lowest at A M Ranson Funeral Service

Durham vs UK

Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.

ServiceDurham medianUK medianDurham vs UK
Direct cremation£1,240£1,54520% below UK average
Attended funeral (FD only)£3,265£2,89013% above UK average

Direct cremation range in Durham: £975 to £1,995.

Cheapest funeral directors in Durham for direct cremation

The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Durham.

  1. 1.A M Ranson Funeral Service£975
  2. 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
  3. 3.Framwellgate Moor Funeralcare£1,240
  4. 4.Sherburn Hill Funeralcare£1,240
  5. 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 Durham

Funeral directors indexed
27

Within 8 miles

Independent vs chain
19 / 8

independents / chain branches

Published-price coverage
74%

20 of 27 have a CMA SPL captured

Funeral directors near Durham

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    Dunelm House, STANLEY, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH9 7UG

    Co-op

    <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.

  • Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd

    38 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, County Durham · DH1 2LG

    Independent

    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
    —

  • Sherburn Hill Funeralcare

    Moor Cottage, DURHAM, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH6 1PA

    Independent / unclassified

    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.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    Grange Cottage, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY_DURHAM · DL16 6QQ

    Co-op

    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.

  • Derek Moss Funeral Directors

    190 Front Street, CHESTER_LE_STREET, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH3 3AZ

    Dignity

    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.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    1 Newcastle Road, CHESTER_LE_STREET, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH3 3TS

    Co-op

    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.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    Gilpin Lodge, HOUGHTON_LE_SPRING, TYNE_AND_WEAR · DH5 8JL

    Co-op

    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.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    Dean House, FERRYHILL, COUNTY_DURHAM · DL17 8JY

    Co-op

    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.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    Quilstyle Road, DURHAM, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH6 3RF

    Co-op

    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 27 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.

Compare specific funeral types in Durham

Useful funeral cost guides

What goes into a funeral cost in 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.

Read more about the CMA Standardised Price List →

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a funeral cost in Durham?

The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Durham is £3,265 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 Durham?

The median direct cremation in Durham is £1,240 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £975 to £1,995.

Which funeral director in Durham publishes the lowest price?

A M Ranson Funeral Service publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Durham at £975. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.

Is Durham more expensive than the UK average?

Durham’s median direct cremation (£1,240) is 20% 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.