Funeral Costs in Leicester
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Leicester. 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
- £1,500
- Lowest direct cremation
- £850
- Median attended funeral
- £2,240
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,060
- Funeral directors compared
- 24
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Buckminster Funerals Ltd
FD charges only
at Buckminster Funerals Ltd
15 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 Leicester costs £1,500 (3% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,240 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 15 published price lists from 24 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 15 Leicester providers
- Direct cremation · n=15
- £1,500median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=15
- £2,240median
Typical £1,293–£1,725 (middle 50%)
Full range £850–£2,235
Lowest at Buckminster Funerals Ltd
Typical £2,091–£2,940 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,060–£3,265
Lowest at Buckminster Funerals Ltd
Leicester vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Leicester median | UK median | Leicester vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,500 | £1,545 | 3% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,240 | £2,890 | 22% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Leicester: £850 to £2,235.
Cheapest funeral directors in Leicester for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Leicester.
- 1.Buckminster Funerals Ltd£850
- 2.The Co-operative Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.The co-operative funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Central England Co-operative£1,240
- 5.A J Adkinson and Son, Wigston£1,346
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Leicester
- Funeral directors indexed
- 24
- Independent vs chain
- 21 / 3
- Published-price coverage
- 63%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
15 of 24 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Leicester
Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors
St Nicholas House, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE1 4NR
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Abbey Oak Funeral Services
10-12 Buckminster Road, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE3 9AR
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £850
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,060
- Professional fee
- £290
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
P A Funerals Ltd t/a Paul Asher Family Funeral Directors
99 Aylestone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire · LE2 7LN
Independent
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
P A Funerals Ltd t/a Asian Funeral Service (Leicester)
260 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire · LE4 5LH
Independent
1.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Paul Pender & Son Ltd
The Shakespeare 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire · LE3 3AS
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,500
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,140
- Professional fee
- £780
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors
555 Saffron Lane, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE2 6UN
Independent / unclassified
2.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Anstey & District Funeral Services Ltd
Talbott House, Leicester Road Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire · LE7 7AT
Independent
3.1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,600
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,525
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd
112 Aylestone Lane, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE18 1BA
Independent / unclassified
3.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,020
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,940
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors
129 Leicester Road, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE18 1NS
Independent / unclassified
3.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
M D Lowe and Sons Funeral Services Ltd
857 Melton Road, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE4 8EE
Independent / unclassified
3.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.7 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.
3.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,485
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,091
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A J Adkinson and Son, Wigston
5 Saffron Road, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE18 4TF
Independent / unclassified
3.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,346
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,029
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.4 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.
Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd
2b Cross Street, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE · LE19 4NJ
Independent / unclassified
4.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,020
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,940
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.8 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.
5.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,725
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,240
- Professional fee
- £900
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 24 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Leicester
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Leicester?
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 Leicester?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Leicester is £2,240 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 Leicester?
The median direct cremation in Leicester is £1,500 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £850 to £2,235.
Which funeral director in Leicester publishes the lowest price?
Buckminster Funerals Ltd publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Leicester at £850. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Leicester more expensive than the UK average?
Leicester’s median direct cremation (£1,500) is 3% 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.