Funeral Costs in Lancaster
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Lancaster. 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
- £1,415
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £2,695
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,125
- Funeral directors compared
- 11
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Co-op Funeralcare
FD charges only
at Alex Willis Funeral Home
6 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 Lancaster costs £1,415 (8% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 6 published price lists from 11 indexed funeral directors within 10 miles.
Price range across 6 Lancaster providers
- Direct cremation · n=6
- £1,415median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=6
- £2,695median
Typical £1,251–£1,545 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,718
Lowest at Co-op Funeralcare
Typical £2,398–£3,148 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,125–£3,265
Lowest at Alex Willis Funeral Home
Lancaster vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Lancaster median | UK median | Lancaster vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,415 | £1,545 | 8% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,695 | £2,890 | 7% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Lancaster: £1,240 to £1,718.
Cheapest funeral directors in Lancaster for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 10 miles of Lancaster.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Alan M Fawcett£1,285
- 4.Preston Ireland Bowker£1,545
- 5.Morecambe and Heysham Funeral Services£1,545
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Lancaster
- Funeral directors indexed
- 11
- Independent vs chain
- 7 / 4
- Published-price coverage
- 55%
Within 10 miles
independents / chain branches
6 of 11 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Lancaster
<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 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.4 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.
2.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Ascension & Cliff Small Funerals - Morecambe
33 Claremont Road, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA4 4HL
Independent
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.5 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ascension & Cliff Small Funerals - Caton
Ascension House Copy Lane, Caton, Lancashire · LA2 9QZ
Independent
3.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,718
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,125
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ascension & Cliff Small Funerals - Bolton Le Sands
91 Main Road, Bolton Le Sands, Lancashire · LA5 8EQ
Independent
4.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,285
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,332
- Professional fee
- £440
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Howarth's Funeral Service Ltd - Farnworth
2/4 Balmoral Road Balfron House Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire · BL4 9HR
Independent
8.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Compare specific funeral types in Lancaster
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Lancaster is £2,695 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 Lancaster?
The median direct cremation in Lancaster is £1,415 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,718.
Which funeral director in Lancaster publishes the lowest price?
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Lancaster at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Lancaster more expensive than the UK average?
Lancaster’s median direct cremation (£1,415) is 8% 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.