Funeral Costs in St Albans
This page compares funeral director prices in and around St Albans. 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
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £3,195
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,400
- Funeral directors compared
- 22
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Co-op Funeralcare
FD charges only
at J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited
14 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 St Albans costs £1,745 (13% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,195 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 14 published price lists from 22 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 14 St Albans providers
- Direct cremation · n=13
- £1,745median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=14
- £3,195median
Typical £1,450–£1,895 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,895
Lowest at Co-op Funeralcare
Typical £3,195–£3,400 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,400–£3,445
Lowest at J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited
St Albans vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | St Albans median | UK median | St Albans vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,745 | £1,545 | 13% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,195 | £2,890 | 11% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in St Albans: £1,240 to £1,895.
Cheapest funeral directors in St Albans for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of St Albans.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited£1,395
- 4.Neville Funeral Service - Hemel Hempstead£1,450
- 5.Phillips Funeral Services£1,645
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in St Albans
- Funeral directors indexed
- 22
- Independent vs chain
- 15 / 7
- Published-price coverage
- 64%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
14 of 22 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near St Albans
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<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.
J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors
John James House, ST_ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL4 0XS
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.5 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
J J Burgess & Sons - London Colney
172 Hgh Street Colney House, London Colney, Hertfordshire · AL2 1JY
Independent
2.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors
The Olde Bakery, ST_ALBANS, LONDON · AL2 3TL
Independent / unclassified
2.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder & Sons - Bricket Wood
The Old Bakery Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire · AL2 3TL
Independent
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.4 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder & Sons - Abbots Langley
51 High Street, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire · WD5 0AA
Independent
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors
Alfred House, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL10 0ND
Independent / unclassified
4.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Phillips Funeral Service
837 St Albans Road, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE · WD25 0LH
Independent / unclassified
4.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.7 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.
M K Ginder Ltd t/a M K Ginder & Sons
Unit 1B Greycaine Road, Watford, Hertfordshire · WD24 7GP
Independent
5.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 22 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in St Albans
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in St Albans?
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 St Albans?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in St Albans is £3,195 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 St Albans?
The median direct cremation in St Albans is £1,745 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,895.
Which funeral director in St Albans publishes the lowest price?
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in St Albans at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is St Albans more expensive than the UK average?
St Albans’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.