Funeral Costs in Bradford 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 20 funeral directors in Bradford, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

20 Funeral Directors
£2,446 Avg Cremation
£1,524 Avg Burial

Bradford Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

1 independent funeral directors
20 chain branches (95%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,000 - £3,195

A £2,195 price spread (219.5% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 20 of 21 local funeral directors verified (95%)

Average Funeral Costs in Bradford

Attended Cremation

£2,446

Range: £1,000 - £3,195

Based on 20 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,629

Range: £1,295 - £2,075

Based on 19 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,524

Range: £1,000 - £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 Bradford

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Arthur B Baxter Funeral Directors, Bingley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Bingley £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Arthur B Baxter Funeral Directors, Bingley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Bingley £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Co-op Funeralcare, Bradford (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Wibsey £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Longfield House, Bradford (The Co-operative Funeralcare) N/A £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Shipley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Shipley £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, The Knowle, Keighley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Keighley £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Coopers Funeralcare, Bradford (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Bradford £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors, Bradford (Dignity Funerals Limited) Bradford £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors, Bradford (Dignity Funerals Limited) Bradford £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors, Idle (Dignity Funerals Limited) Bradford £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors, Idle (Dignity Funerals Limited) Bradford £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
Edwin Pounds & Sons Funeral Directors, Bradford (Funeral Partners Limited) Bradford £2,535 £2,075 £1,700
Edwin Pounds & Sons Funeral Directors, Bradford (Funeral Partners Limited) Bradford £2,535 £1,995 £1,645
H Eaton & Sons Funeral Directors, Ilkley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Ilkley £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
H Eaton & Sons Funeral Directors, Ilkley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Ilkley £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
H.H.Birch Funeralcare, Shipley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Nab Wood £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Melia Powell & Family Funeral Directors, Keighley (Funeral Partners Limited) Keighley £2,535 £2,075 £1,700
Melia Powell & Family Funeral Directors, Sandbeds (Funeral Partners Limited) Sandbeds £2,535 £2,075 £1,700
Sher Azam Funeral Directors Bradford £1,000 N/A £1,000
White Rose Funeral Service, Barnsley (White Rose Funeral Service) Barnsley £1,625 £1,295 £1,295

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 Bradford?

Based on our analysis of 20 funeral directors in Bradford, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,446. 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 Bradford?

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 Bradford 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 Bradford?

For attended cremation funerals in Bradford, funeral director fees range from £1,000 (lowest) to £3,195 (highest) based on our analysis of 20 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 Bradford?

Our database includes 20 funeral directors serving Bradford 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 Bradford?

When choosing a funeral director in Bradford, 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 Bradford.

How often are Bradford funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Bradford 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 Bradford

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

Bingley Cemetery

Cemetery

Bingley, Bradford, BD16 2RJ

Burial: £1,034

Bowling Cemetery

Cemetery

Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8LD

Burial: £1,034

Charlestown Cemetery

Cemetery

Charlestown, Bradford, BD17 7HU

Burial: £1,034

Clayton Cemetery

Cemetery

Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6DS

Burial: £1,034

Gods Acre Cemetery

Cemetery

Burley in Wharfedale, Bradford, LS29 7PU

Burial: £1,034

Haworth Cemetery

Cemetery

Haworth, Bradford, BD22 8EN

Burial: £1,034

Ilkley Cemetery

Cemetery

Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8JT

Burial: £1,034

Menston Cemetery

Cemetery

Menston, Bradford, LS29 6EB

Burial: £1,034

Nabwood Cemetery

Cemetery

Shipley, Bradford, BD18 4BG

Burial: £1,034

North Bierley Cemetery

Cemetery

Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6 2NG

Burial: £1,034

Oxenhope Cemetery

Cemetery

Oxenhope, Bradford, BD22 9QH

Burial: £1,034

Queensbury Cemetery

Cemetery

Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2AH

Burial: £1,034

Showing 12 of 20 facilities in Bradford

💡 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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