Funeral Costs in Darlington 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 4 funeral directors in Darlington, NORTH EAST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

4 Funeral Directors
£2,524 Avg Cremation
£1,346 Avg Burial

Darlington Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Limited options

1 independent funeral directors
3 chain branches (75%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (2 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Very competitive

Price range: £2,300 - £2,605

A £305 price spread (13.3% variation) suggests consistent pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 4 of 4 local funeral directors verified (100%)

Average Funeral Costs in Darlington

Attended Cremation

£2,524

Range: £2,300 - £2,605

Based on 4 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,491

Range: £1,430 - £1,545

Based on 4 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,346

Range: £850 - £1,545

Based on 4 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 Darlington

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Co-op Funeralcare, Darlington (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Darlington £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Darlington (Dignity Funerals Limited) Darlington £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Darlington (Dignity Funerals Limited) Darlington £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Seaton Leng Funeral Directors Darlington £2,605 £1,430 £850

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 Darlington?

Based on our analysis of 4 funeral directors in Darlington, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,524. 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 Darlington?

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 Darlington 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 Darlington?

For attended cremation funerals in Darlington, funeral director fees range from £2,300 (lowest) to £2,605 (highest) based on our analysis of 4 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 Darlington?

Our database includes 4 funeral directors serving Darlington 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 Darlington?

When choosing a funeral director in Darlington, 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 Darlington.

How often are Darlington funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Darlington 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 Darlington

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

Darlington Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

Carmel Road North, Darlington , DL3 8RY, United Kingdom

Burial: £1,160
Cremation (Attended): £1,160
Cremation (Unattended): £580

East Cemetery

Cemetery

Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4HH

Burial: £1,050

North Cemetery

Cemetery

Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2JS

Burial: £1,050

West Cemetery

Cemetery

Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RY

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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