Independent, transparent pricing from 14 funeral directors in Preston. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
The prices shown are funeral director professional fees only. They do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements).
NOT INCLUDED: Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,500) • Burial fees (typically £1,500-£3,000) • Celebrant or religious minister fees (£150-£300) • Flowers, catering, or memorial costs • All of these costs are dependent on your area and budget
The total cost of a funeral will be higher than the prices shown here.
All prices are from CMA-regulated Standardised Price Lists, updated February 2026.
| Funeral Director | Location | Attended Cremation | Unattended Cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
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Browns Funeralcare
The Co-operative Funeralcare |
Preston | £2,300 | £1,445 |
| Clifford Ward Funeral Directors | Preston | £2,090 | £1,200 |
|
Co-op Funeralcare, Preston
The Co-operative Funeralcare |
Preston | £2,300 | £1,445 |
|
H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, Preston
Dignity Funerals Limited |
Preston | £2,795 | £1,545 |
|
H. J. Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, Preston
Dignity Funerals Limited |
Preston | £2,795 | £1,545 |
|
Martin's Funeral Directors (UK), Longridge
Martin's Funeral Directors (UK) |
Preston | £1,800 | £1,200 |
|
McKenna Funeralcare, Preston
The Co-operative Funeralcare |
Preston | £2,300 | £1,445 |
|
Moons Funeral Service, Great Eccleston
Moons Funeral Service |
Preston | £1,920 | £1,400 |
|
NC Funeral Directors, Preston
NC Funeral Directors |
Preston | £1,695 | £1,195 |
| Neal Buckley Funerals | Preston | £2,648 | £1,695 |
| ... and 4 more funeral directors in Preston. | |||
Last updated: 2026-02-19. Prices shown are funeral director professional fees only.
Based on our analysis of 14 funeral directors in Preston, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,270. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, doctor's fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.
The prices shown are for funeral director professional services only. This typically includes: collection of the deceased, care of the deceased, provision of coffin, funeral arrangements meeting, hearse and bearers for the funeral service, and coordination with third parties. These are the fees charged by the funeral director for their services.
The prices shown do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements): Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,000), Burial plot and interment fees (typically £1,500-£3,000), Doctor's fees for cremation certificates (£164), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£150-£300), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.
For attended cremation funerals in Preston, funeral director fees range from £1,218 (lowest) to £2,955 (highest) based on our analysis of 14 funeral directors. The wide range reflects differences in service levels, coffin quality, and included extras. Always request a detailed price breakdown to understand what each funeral director includes.
Our database includes 14 funeral directors serving Preston with approved, CMA-regulated pricing. This gives bereaved families meaningful choice and the ability to compare costs and services. We only include funeral directors with published Standardised Price Lists to ensure transparency.
When choosing a funeral director in Preston, consider: (1) Price transparency - do they have a clear Standardised Price List? (2) Service reviews from previous families. (3) Location and availability. (4) Personal rapport - you should feel comfortable with them. (5) Professional accreditation (NAFD, SAIF, or independent). Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all funeral directors to publish Standardised Price Lists showing their prices for common funeral services. This allows families to compare costs easily across different funeral directors. All prices on this page are sourced from these CMA-regulated price lists for funeral directors in Preston.
We update our funeral pricing data for Preston regularly from CMA Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors. Prices shown are current as of February 2026. Funeral directors can update their prices at any time, so we recommend always requesting a written quotation before proceeding with arrangements.
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Get Free AdviceData Source & Independence: All pricing data on this page is sourced from CMA-regulated Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors in Preston. Funeral Experts is an independent bereavement navigation service and receives no financial incentives from funeral directors. We are committed to providing unbiased, transparent information to help bereaved families make informed decisions. Prices shown are for professional funeral director services only and do not include disbursements (third-party costs such as crematorium fees, cemetery fees, doctor's fees, minister's fees, etc.). For complaints or concerns about funeral director pricing, contact the Competition and Markets Authority.