Funeral Costs in Birmingham 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 44 funeral directors in Birmingham, WEST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

44 Funeral Directors
£2,524 Avg Cremation
£1,577 Avg Burial

Birmingham Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

6 independent funeral directors
48 chain branches (89%)

Largest provider: Central England Co-operative (23 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,695 - £2,795

A £1,100 price spread (64.9% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 44 of 54 local funeral directors verified (81%)

Average Funeral Costs in Birmingham

Attended Cremation

£2,524

Range: £1,695 - £2,795

Based on 44 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,678

Range: £1,480 - £2,295

Based on 19 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,577

Range: £1,145 - £1,745

Based on 20 funeral directors

Note: Prices shown are for the funeral director's professional services only. Additional costs such as crematorium/burial fees (typically £800-£1,000) and flowers are not included.

Funeral Directors in Birmingham

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors, Erdington (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors, Erdington (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors, Sutton (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sutton Coldfield £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors, Sutton (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sutton Coldfield £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
Ambler Brothers Funeral Service (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Asian Funeral Directors, Handsworth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £1,995 £1,745 £1,745
Asian Funeral Directors, Handsworth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £1,995 £1,745 £1,745
Central Co-op Funeral Incorporating N Wheatley (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Acocks Green (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Boldmere Road Sutton Coldfield (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, East Meadway (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Erdington (Central England Co-operative) Erdington £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Great Barr (Central England Co-operative) Great Barr £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Hall Green (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham, £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Harborne (Central England Co-operative) Harborne £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, King's Norton (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Kingstanding (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Maypole (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Minworth (Central England Co-operative) Sutton Coldfield £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Nechells (Central England Co-operative) Nechells £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Northfield (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Pype Hayes (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham, £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Quinton (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Stirchley (Central England Co-operative) Stirchley £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Sutton Coldfield (Central England Co-operative) Sutton Coldfield £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Ward End (Central England Co-operative) Ward End £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Weoley Castle (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Yardley (Central England Co-operative) Birmingham £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Yardley Wood (Central England Co-operative) Yardley Wood £2,595 N/A N/A
Daniel Ross Funerals Sutton Coldfield £1,695 £1,495 £1,200
Dyson Funeral Service Stocksbridge £2,565 £2,295 £1,745
E F Edwards Funeral Directors, Gravelly Hill (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,795 £1,745 £1,745
E F Edwards Funeral Directors, Gravelly Hill (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,795 £1,745 £1,745
Hickton Family Funeral Directors Cradley Heath £2,530 N/A £1,325
Jonathan Walker Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Jonathan Walker Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Lilies Funeral Directors Sutton Coldfield £2,000 £1,495 £1,145
Lilies Funeral Directors. Sutton Coldfield (Lilies Funeral Directors) Sutton Coldfield £2,000 £1,495 £1,145
Stephen & Philip Painter Birmingham £2,245 N/A N/A
Thomas Furber Funeral Directors Birmingham £2,595 £1,480 £1,350
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors, California (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors, California (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors, Edgbaston (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,595 £1,745 £1,745
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors, Edgbaston (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,595 £1,745 £1,745

All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a funeral in Birmingham?

Based on our analysis of 44 funeral directors in Birmingham, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,524. 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.

What's included in the funeral director fees shown for Birmingham?

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.

What costs are NOT included in the Birmingham funeral prices?

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.

What is the price range for funerals in Birmingham?

For attended cremation funerals in Birmingham, funeral director fees range from £1,695 (lowest) to £2,795 (highest) based on our analysis of 44 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.

How many funeral directors are there in Birmingham?

Our database includes 44 funeral directors serving Birmingham 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.

How do I choose a funeral director in Birmingham?

When choosing a funeral director in Birmingham, 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.

What are CMA Standardised Price Lists?

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 Birmingham.

How often are Birmingham funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Birmingham 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.

Cemeteries & Crematoria in Birmingham

These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.

Birmingham Crematorium

Crematorium

389 Walsall Road, Perry Bar, Birmingham, B42 2LR

Cremation (Attended): £1,150
Cremation (Unattended): £550

Brandwood End Cemetery

Cemetery

Woodthorpe Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6EQ

Burial: £2,500

Handsworth Cemetery

Cemetery

Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8JT

Burial: £2,500

Key Hill Cemetery

Cemetery

Icknield Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6PL

Burial: £2,500

Kings Norton Cemetery

Cemetery

Longdales Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9BU

Burial: £2,500

Lodge Hill Cemetery and Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 5AA

Burial: £1,320
Cremation (Attended): £895
Cremation (Unattended): £620

Sutton New Hall Cemetery

Cemetery

Lindridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 7HX

Burial: £2,500

Warstone Lane Cemetery

Cemetery

Icknield Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6PL

Burial: £2,500

Waseley Hills Cemetery and Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

New Inns Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TS

Burial: £1,200
Cremation (Attended): £725
Cremation (Unattended): £545

Witton Cemetery

Cemetery

Moor Lane, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7AE

Burial: £2,500

Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

Yardley Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8NA

Burial: £2,500
Cremation (Attended): £895
Cremation (Unattended): £620

💡 Understanding Total Funeral Costs

The total cost of a funeral includes both the funeral director's fee (shown above) and the cemetery or crematorium fee. For example, if a funeral director charges £2,500 and a crematorium charges £850, the total cost would be £3,350.

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