Funeral Costs in Chesterfield 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 8 funeral directors in Chesterfield, EAST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

8 Funeral Directors
£2,379 Avg Cremation
£1,415 Avg Burial

Chesterfield Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Limited options

1 independent funeral directors
7 chain branches (88%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (4 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,560 - £2,595

A £1,035 price spread (66.3% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 8 of 8 local funeral directors verified (100%)

Average Funeral Costs in Chesterfield

Attended Cremation

£2,379

Range: £1,560 - £2,595

Based on 8 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,492

Range: £1,328 - £1,545

Based on 6 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,415

Range: £865 - £1,545

Based on 6 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 Chesterfield

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Central Co-op Funeral, Chesterfield (Central England Co-operative) Chesterfield £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Staveley (Central England Co-operative) Staveley £2,595 N/A N/A
Chas Widdowson & Son Funeral Directors, Chesterfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Chesterfield £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Chas Widdowson & Son Funeral Directors, Chesterfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Chesterfield £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Co-op Funeralcare, Newbold (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Chesterfield £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Freeman Daynes Funeral Services Chesterfield £1,560 £1,328 £865
Wetton Funeral Directors, Chesterfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Chesterfield £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Wetton Funeral Directors, Chesterfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Chesterfield £2,495 £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 Chesterfield?

Based on our analysis of 8 funeral directors in Chesterfield, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,379. 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 Chesterfield?

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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?

For attended cremation funerals in Chesterfield, funeral director fees range from £1,560 (lowest) to £2,595 (highest) based on our analysis of 8 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 Chesterfield?

Our database includes 8 funeral directors serving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?

When choosing a funeral director in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield.

How often are Chesterfield funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield

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

Boythorpe Cemetery

Cemetery

Chesterfield, West Midlands, S40 2NX

Burial: £1,295

Brimington Cemetery

Cemetery

Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1AU

Burial: £1,295

Hasland Cemetery

Cemetery

40 Churchside , Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0LB

Burial: £475

Spital Cemetery

Cemetery

Chesterfield, East Midlands, S41 0EZ

Burial: £1,295

Staveley Cemetery

Cemetery

Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3JL

Burial: £1,295

Temple Normanton Cemetery

Cemetery

Church Lane, Temple Normanton, Chesterfield, S42 5DB

Burial: £475

Woodland Burial Company

Cemetery

Chesterfield, S42 7LG

Burial: £1,050

💡 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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