Funeral Costs in Essex
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Essex. 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
- £1,400
- Lowest direct cremation
- £963
- Median attended funeral
- £2,960
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2
- Funeral directors compared
- 200
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at J Edwards Funeral Directors
FD charges only
at Hawden & Burgess Family Funeral Directors Ltd
133 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 Essex costs £1,400 (9% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,960 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 133 published price lists from 200 indexed funeral directors within 25 miles.
Price range across 133 Essex providers
- Direct cremation · n=105
- £1,400median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=133
- £2,960median
Typical £1,240–£1,645 (middle 50%)
Full range £963–£2,115
Lowest at J Edwards Funeral Directors
Typical £2,450–£3,195 (middle 50%)
Full range £2–£3,506
Essex vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Essex median | UK median | Essex vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,400 | £1,545 | 9% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,960 | £2,890 | 2% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Essex: £963 to £2,115.
Cheapest funeral directors in Essex for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 25 miles of Essex.
- 1.J Edwards Funeral Directors£963
- 2.L.E. Brand & Sons Ltd£975
- 3.D J Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors Limited£999
- 4.D J Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors Ltd£999
- 5.F P Guiver & Sons Ltd - Rochford£1,200
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Essex
- Funeral directors indexed
- 200
- Independent vs chain
- 152 / 48
- Published-price coverage
- 67%
Within 25 miles
independents / chain branches
133 of 200 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Essex
East of England Co-op Funeral Service
115b Newland Street, WITHAM, ESSEX · CM8 1BE
Independent / unclassified
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.8 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.9 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.
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,365
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Bakers Funeral Services t/a A.G. Smith Funeral Directors
Eves Corner Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex · CM3 4QB
Independent
3.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,885
- Professional fee
- £600
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Danbury Co-operative Funeral Directors
57a Main Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM3 4NG
Independent / unclassified
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,885
- Professional fee
- £600
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
East of England Co-op Funeral Service
13-15 Market Hill, MALDON, ESSEX · CM9 4PZ
Independent / unclassified
4.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home LLP
166 High Street, MALDON, ESSEX · CM9 5BX
Independent / unclassified
4.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,365
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Adam & Greenwood Funeral Home LLP - Maldon
166-168 High Street, Maldon, Essex · CM9 5BX
Independent
4.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,365
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
G Collins and Sons Funeral Directors Limited
4 The Street, WITHAM, ESSEX · CM8 1RH
Independent / unclassified
4.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,345
- Professional fee
- £1,350
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Secure Haven Funeral Directors
1 Hospital Approach, Chelmsford, Essex · CM1 7FA
Independent / unclassified
5.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,349
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,255
- Professional fee
- £750
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Baddow Co-operative Funeral Directors
348 Baddow Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM2 9RA
Independent / unclassified
5.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Paul J King Funeral Directors
6 Corporation Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM1 2AR
Independent / unclassified
6.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Chelmsford Co-operative Funeral Directors
78 Broomfield Road, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX · CM1 1SS
Independent / unclassified
6.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 200 providers within 25 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Essex
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Essex?
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 Essex?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Essex is £2,960 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 Essex?
The median direct cremation in Essex is £1,400 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £963 to £2,115.
Which funeral director in Essex publishes the lowest price?
J Edwards Funeral Directors publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Essex at £963. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Essex more expensive than the UK average?
Essex’s median direct cremation (£1,400) is 9% 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.