Funeral Costs in Portsmouth
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Portsmouth. 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
- £1,240
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,100
- Median attended funeral
- £2,940
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,895
- Funeral directors compared
- 60
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd
FD charges only
at Cutmore Family Funeral Directors
48 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 Portsmouth costs £1,240 (20% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,940 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 48 published price lists from 60 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 48 Portsmouth providers
- Direct cremation · n=42
- £1,240median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=48
- £2,940median
Typical £1,240–£1,545 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,100–£1,705
Lowest at Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd
Typical £2,679–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,895–£3,290
Lowest at Cutmore Family Funeral Directors
Portsmouth vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Portsmouth median | UK median | Portsmouth vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,240 | £1,545 | 20% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,940 | £2,890 | 2% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Portsmouth: £1,100 to £1,705.
Cheapest funeral directors in Portsmouth for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Portsmouth.
- 1.Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd£1,100
- 2.Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd - Waterlooville£1,100
- 3.The Co-operative Funeralcare - North End£1,240
- 4.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Fratton£1,240
- 5.The Co-operative Funeralcare - Copnor£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Portsmouth
- Funeral directors indexed
- 60
- Independent vs chain
- 31 / 29
- Published-price coverage
- 80%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
48 of 60 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Portsmouth
<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 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,535
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,290
- Professional fee
- £1,330
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.
The Searson Family Funeral Service
319 Copnor Road, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE · PO3 5EG
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd
Lawnswood 245 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire · PO1 5PA
Independent
1.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,100
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,516
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.4 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
1.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 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.
South Downs Funeral Service Ltd t/a Mayfields Funerals
90 Elm Grove Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire · PO5 1LN
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
The Searson Family Funeral Service
105 Winter Road, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE · PO4 8DS
Independent / unclassified
2.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd - Portchester
76-78 West Street Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire · PO16 9UN
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,764
- Professional fee
- £1,004
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.5 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.
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,695
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £1,055
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Forever Together Funeral Care (Drayton) Ltd
228 Havant Road Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire · PO6 1PA
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,705
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,630
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.6 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 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,480
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,940
- Professional fee
- £900
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,625
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £975
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 60 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Portsmouth is £2,940 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 Portsmouth?
The median direct cremation in Portsmouth is £1,240 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,100 to £1,705.
Which funeral director in Portsmouth publishes the lowest price?
Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Portsmouth at £1,100. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Portsmouth more expensive than the UK average?
Portsmouth’s median direct cremation (£1,240) is 20% 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.