Funeral Costs in Cornwall 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 14 funeral directors in Cornwall, SOUTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

14 Funeral Directors
£2,243 Avg Cremation
£1,301 Avg Burial

Cornwall Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

6 independent funeral directors
11 chain branches (65%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (4 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Some variation

Price range: £1,755 - £2,595

A £840 price spread (47.9% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 14 of 17 local funeral directors verified (82%)

Average Funeral Costs in Cornwall

Attended Cremation

£2,243

Range: £1,755 - £2,595

Based on 14 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,568

Range: £1,375 - £2,012

Based on 12 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,301

Range: £995 - £1,550

Based on 12 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 Cornwall

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Bodmin Funeral Services Bodmin £2,220 £1,876 £1,360
Burroughs & Kearey Funeral Directors Ltd Penzance £1,970 £1,600 £1,100
Camborne Funeralcare (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Camborne £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co op Funeralcare , Truro (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Truro £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Bodmin (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Bodmin £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Colin Matthews Funeral Directors, Camborne (Dignity Funerals Limited) Camborne £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Colin Matthews Funeral Directors, Camborne (Dignity Funerals Limited) Camborne £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
David Hendy Funeral Services Ltd Camborne £2,319 £1,375 £1,095
David Hendy Funeral Services Ltd, Camborne Office (David Hendy Funeral Services Ltd) Camborne £2,050 £1,443 £1,095
T.C. Rogers & Sons Cornwall £1,755 N/A N/A
The Cornish Funeral Company Truro £2,020 N/A N/A
Ugalde & Son Funeral Directors Liskeard £2,385 £2,012 £1,550
W J Winn Funeral Directors, Hayle (Dignity Funerals Limited) Hayle £2,295 £1,545 £995
W J Winn Funeral Directors, Hayle (Dignity Funerals Limited) Hayle £2,295 £1,545 £995

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 Cornwall?

Based on our analysis of 14 funeral directors in Cornwall, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,243. 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 Cornwall?

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 Cornwall 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 Cornwall?

For attended cremation funerals in Cornwall, funeral director fees range from £1,755 (lowest) to £2,595 (highest) based on our analysis of 14 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 Cornwall?

Our database includes 14 funeral directors serving Cornwall 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 Cornwall?

When choosing a funeral director in Cornwall, 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 Cornwall.

How often are Cornwall funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Cornwall 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 Cornwall

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

Atlantic Rest Natural Burial

Cemetery

Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9NW

Burial: £480

Longstone Cemetery

Cemetery

St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SX

Burial: £1,092

Madron Cemetery

Cemetery

Madron, Cornwall, TR20 8SS

Burial: £1,092

Mawnan Parish Council

Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, TR11 5EP

Paul Cemetery

Cemetery

Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6UD

Burial: £1,092

Penmount Cremation

Crematorium

Newquay road, Turo, Cornwall

Cremation (Attended): £1,126
Cremation (Unattended): £475

Pentiddy Natural Burials

Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5QU

St Clare Cemetery

Cemetery

Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3DX

Burial: £1,092

Treverbyn Cemetery

Cemetery

East Cornwall, Cornwall, PL26 8TL

Burial: £1,092

💡 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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