Funeral Costs in London
This page compares funeral director prices in and around London. 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
- £1,745
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,105
- Median attended funeral
- £3,295
- Lowest attended funeral
- £150
- Funeral directors compared
- 200
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Harrison Funeral Home
FD charges only
at Indian Funeral Directors Limited
135 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 London costs £1,745 (13% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,295 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 135 published price lists from 200 indexed funeral directors within 12 miles.
Price range across 135 London providers
- Direct cremation · n=116
- £1,745median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=135
- £3,295median
Typical £1,490–£1,995 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,105–£2,665
Lowest at Harrison Funeral Home
Typical £2,960–£3,623 (middle 50%)
Full range £150–£4,700
Lowest at Indian Funeral Directors Limited
London vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | London median | UK median | London vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,745 | £1,545 | 13% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,295 | £2,890 | 14% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in London: £1,105 to £2,665.
Cheapest funeral directors in London for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 12 miles of London.
- 1.Harrison Funeral Home£1,105
- 2.Evershed Brothers Limited - Battersea£1,115
- 3.Evershed Brothers Limited - Wandsworth£1,115
- 4.Evershed Brothers Limited - Earlsfield£1,115
- 5.A.W Luck Funerals Ltd£1,200
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in London
- Funeral directors indexed
- 200
- Independent vs chain
- 145 / 55
- Published-price coverage
- 68%
Within 12 miles
independents / chain branches
135 of 200 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near London
A France & Son (Holborn) Ltd
45 Lamb's Conduit Street, Holborn, London · WC1N 3NH
Independent
1.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Chelsea Funeral Directors - Westminster
(inc Wm H Buckle & Sons) 91 Rochester Row, Westminster, London · SW1P 1LJ
Independent
1.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,895
- Professional fee
- £1,935
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,565
- Professional fee
- £1,370
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,400
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,500
- Professional fee
- £1,575
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,495
- Professional fee
- £955
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,495
- Professional fee
- £955
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,475
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,955
- Professional fee
- £1,490
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.5 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.7 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,395
- Professional fee
- £925
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,395
- Professional fee
- £925
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Leverton & Sons Ltd - Kentish Town
149 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, London · NW1 8PD
Independent
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,565
- Professional fee
- £1,370
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Evershed Brothers Limited - Battersea
180 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London · SW11 4ND
Independent
2.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,115
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,140
- Professional fee
- £190
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Chelsea Funeral Directors - Chelsea
inc Wm H Buckle & Sons 260b Fulham Road, Chelsea, London · SW10 9EL
Independent
2.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,000
- Attended (FD only)
- £4,700
- Professional fee
- £1,500
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 200 providers within 12 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in London
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in London?
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 London?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in London is £3,295 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 London?
The median direct cremation in London is £1,745 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,105 to £2,665.
Which funeral director in London publishes the lowest price?
Harrison Funeral Home publishes the lowest direct cremation price in London at £1,105. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is London more expensive than the UK average?
London’s median direct cremation (£1,745) is 13% 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.