Funeral Costs in Ipswich
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Ipswich. 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
- £1,645
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £3,030
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,150
- Funeral directors compared
- 16
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Co-op Funeralcare
FD charges only
at Alec Butcher Limousine Hire Ltd t/a Alec Butcher Independent Funeral Director
8 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 Ipswich costs £1,645 (6% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,030 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 8 published price lists from 16 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 8 Ipswich providers
- Direct cremation · n=7
- £1,645median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=8
- £3,030median
Typical £1,418–£1,820 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,995
Lowest at Co-op Funeralcare
Typical £2,695–£3,393 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,150–£3,775
Lowest at Alec Butcher Limousine Hire Ltd t/a Alec Butcher Independent Funeral Director
Ipswich vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Ipswich median | UK median | Ipswich vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,645 | £1,545 | 6% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,030 | £2,890 | 5% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Ipswich: £1,240 to £1,995.
Cheapest funeral directors in Ipswich for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Ipswich.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Ravenswood Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors£1,595
- 4.Michael Smy Funeral Services£1,645
- 5.Michael Smy Funeral Directors£1,645
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Ipswich
- Funeral directors indexed
- 16
- Independent vs chain
- 12 / 4
- Published-price coverage
- 50%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
8 of 16 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Ipswich
Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors
18-20 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 3EU
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £900
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
- —
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.2 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.
East of England Co-op Funeral Service
Chapel of Rest, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK · IP1 5BN
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.5 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Alec Butcher Limousine Hire Ltd t/a Alec Butcher Independent Funeral Director
33 Meredith Road, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 6ED
Independent
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,150
- Professional fee
- £445
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,775
- Professional fee
- £1,815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ravenswood Funeralcare
Unit F, Greenways Shopping Centre, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK · IP3 9QJ
Independent / unclassified
2.8 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.
7.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,775
- Professional fee
- £1,815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
East of England Co-op Funeral Service
26 Quayside, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK · IP12 1BH
Independent / unclassified
7.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
East of England Co-op Funeral Service (Meredith Greengrass)
Ground Floor, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK · IP6 8AS
Independent / unclassified
7.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
E B Button and Sons Ltd
24 St John's Street, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK · IP12 1EB
Independent / unclassified
7.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
E B Button & Sons Ltd
24 St John's Street Woodbridge, Woodbridge, Suffolk · IP12 1EB
Independent
7.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Compare specific funeral types in Ipswich
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Ipswich?
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 Ipswich?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Ipswich is £3,030 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 Ipswich?
The median direct cremation in Ipswich is £1,645 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,995.
Which funeral director in Ipswich publishes the lowest price?
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Ipswich at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Ipswich more expensive than the UK average?
Ipswich’s median direct cremation (£1,645) is 6% above 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.