Funeral Costs in Calderdale 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 13 funeral directors in Calderdale, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

13 Funeral Directors
£2,791 Avg Cremation
£1,692 Avg Burial

Calderdale Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

1 independent funeral directors
13 chain branches (93%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Some variation

Price range: £2,300 - £2,995

A £695 price spread (30.2% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 13 of 14 local funeral directors verified (93%)

Average Funeral Costs in Calderdale

Attended Cremation

£2,791

Range: £2,300 - £2,995

Based on 13 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,582

Range: £1,250 - £1,875

Based on 13 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,692

Range: £1,350 - £2,895

Based on 13 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 Calderdale

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Amanda Dalby Funeral Services Halifax £2,860 £1,875 £1,900
Charles Wood Funeral Directors, Brighouse (Dignity Funerals Limited) Brighouse £2,995 £1,545 £1,545
Charles Wood Funeral Directors, Brighouse (Dignity Funerals Limited) Brighouse £2,995 £1,545 £1,545
Co-op Funeralcare, Brighouse (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Brighouse £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
D.J. Screen & Sons, Brighouse (D.J. Screen & Sons) Brighouse £2,895 £1,250 £2,895
Lawrence Funeral Directors, Halifax (Dignity Funerals Limited) Halifax £2,895 £1,745 £1,745
Lawrence Funeral Directors, Halifax (Dignity Funerals Limited) Halifax £2,895 £1,745 £1,745
Natural Endings Funeral Directors, Todmorden (Natural Endings Funeral Directors) Todmorden £2,970 £1,595 £1,350
Robertshaw Greenwood & Valley Funeral Directors, Hebden Bridge (Dignity Funerals Limited) Hebden Bridge £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
Robertshaw Greenwood & Valley Funeral Directors, Hebden Bridge (Dignity Funerals Limited) Hebden Bridge £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
Simpsons Funeral Directors, Elland (Dignity Funerals Limited) Elland £2,795 £1,645 £1,645
Simpsons Funeral Directors, Elland (Dignity Funerals Limited) Elland £2,795 £1,645 £1,645
Warburtons Funeralcare, Todmorden (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Todmorden £2,300 £1,445 £1,445

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 Calderdale?

Based on our analysis of 13 funeral directors in Calderdale, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,791. 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 Calderdale?

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 Calderdale 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 Calderdale?

For attended cremation funerals in Calderdale, funeral director fees range from £2,300 (lowest) to £2,995 (highest) based on our analysis of 13 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 Calderdale?

Our database includes 13 funeral directors serving Calderdale 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 Calderdale?

When choosing a funeral director in Calderdale, 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 Calderdale.

How often are Calderdale funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Calderdale 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 Calderdale

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

Brighouse Cemetery

Cemetery

Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 2HH

Burial: £294

Clifton Cemetery

Cemetery

Clifton, Calderdale, HD6 4LR

Burial: £294

Elland Cemetery

Cemetery

Elland, Calderdale, HX5 0SW

Burial: £294

Luddenden Cemetery

Cemetery

Luddenden, Calderdale, HX2 6PR

Burial: £294

Rastrick Cemetery

Cemetery

Rastrick, Calderdale, HD6 3LT

Burial: £294

Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Cemetery

Sowerby, Calderdale, HX6 1DY

Burial: £294

Soyland Cemetery

Cemetery

Ripponden, Calderdale, HX4 4BA

Burial: £294

Stoney Royd Cemetery

Cemetery

Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9HR

Burial: £294

💡 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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