Funeral Costs in Buckinghamshire 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 16 funeral directors in Buckinghamshire, SOUTH EAST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

16 Funeral Directors
£2,809 Avg Cremation
£1,553 Avg Burial

Buckinghamshire Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

2 independent funeral directors
19 chain branches (90%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Some variation

Price range: £2,295 - £3,195

A £900 price spread (39.2% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 16 of 21 local funeral directors verified (76%)

Average Funeral Costs in Buckinghamshire

Attended Cremation

£2,809

Range: £2,295 - £3,195

Based on 16 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,470

Range: £1,005 - £2,220

Based on 16 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,553

Range: £1,405 - £1,900

Based on 16 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 Buckinghamshire

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Arnold Funeral Services Flackwell Heath £2,815 £1,395 £1,820
Cooks Funeral Directors, Chesham (Dignity Funerals Limited) Chesham £2,995 £1,645 £1,645
Cooks Funeral Directors, Chesham (Dignity Funerals Limited) Chesham £2,995 £1,645 £1,645
Dale & Sons Funeral Directors Uxbridge £2,295 £1,005 £1,405
Dale & Sons Funeral Directors, Denham (Dale & Sons Funeral Directors) Uxbridge £2,395 £1,005 £1,405
Dale & Sons Funeral Directors, High Wycombe (Dale & Sons Funeral Directors) High Wycombe £2,395 £1,005 £1,417
David Silvey & Son Funeral Directors, Wycombe (Dignity Funerals Limited) High Wycombe £2,895 £1,545 £1,545
David Silvey & Son Funeral Directors, Wycombe (Dignity Funerals Limited) High Wycombe £2,895 £1,545 £1,545
G Smith Funeral Directors, Wooburn Green (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wooburn Green £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
G Smith Funeral Directors, Wooburn Green (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wooburn Green £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
H C Grimstead Funeralcare, Amersham (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Amersham £2,495 £1,445 £1,445
H C Grimstead Funeralcare, Beaconsfield (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Beaconsfield £2,495 £1,445 £1,445
H C Grimstead Funeralcare, Chalfont St Peter (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Chalfont St Peter £2,495 £1,445 £1,445
J Brown Funeral Services, Amersham (J Brown Funeral Services) Amersham £3,000 £2,220 £1,900
K Y Green Funeral Directors, Aylesbury (Dignity Funerals Limited) Aylesbury £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
K Y Green Funeral Directors, Aylesbury (Dignity Funerals Limited) Aylesbury £3,195 £1,545 £1,545

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 Buckinghamshire?

Based on our analysis of 16 funeral directors in Buckinghamshire, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,809. 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 Buckinghamshire?

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 Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire?

For attended cremation funerals in Buckinghamshire, funeral director fees range from £2,295 (lowest) to £3,195 (highest) based on our analysis of 16 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 Buckinghamshire?

Our database includes 16 funeral directors serving Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire?

When choosing a funeral director in Buckinghamshire, 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 Buckinghamshire.

How often are Buckinghamshire funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire

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

Aylesbury Vale Natural Burial Meadow

Cemetery

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 9UG

Burial: £995

Bierton Crematorium

Crematorium

Cane End lane, Bierton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5BH

Cremation (Attended): £890
Cremation (Unattended): £320

Chesham Bois Woodland Burial Ground

Cemetery

Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1SU

Burial: £525

Great Missenden Cemetery

Cemetery

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0QR

Burial: £302

High Wycombe Cemetery

Cemetery

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SX

Burial: £360

Holtspur Cemetery

Cemetery

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1XD

Burial: £168

Parkside Cemetery

Cemetery

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8SS

Burial: £168

Penn Road Cemetery

Cemetery

Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7LR

Burial: £360

Shepherd's Lane Cemetery

Cemetery

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2DU

Burial: £168

St Mary Magdalene

Shabbington, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9HQ

💡 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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