Funeral Costs in Fife 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 7 funeral directors in Fife, Scotland. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

7 Funeral Directors
£2,540 Avg Cremation
£1,439 Avg Burial

Fife Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Limited options

0 independent funeral directors
8 chain branches (100%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (4 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Some variation

Price range: £2,110 - £2,795

A £685 price spread (32.5% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 7 of 8 local funeral directors verified (88%)

Average Funeral Costs in Fife

Attended Cremation

£2,540

Range: £2,110 - £2,795

Based on 7 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,460

Range: £1,150 - £1,545

Based on 7 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,439

Range: £1,000 - £1,545

Based on 7 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 Fife

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
C.W. Anderson & Sons, Bo'ness (C.W. Anderson & Sons) Bo'ness £2,110 £1,150 £1,000
Co-op Funeralcare, Falkirk (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Falkirk £2,245 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Grangemouth (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Grangemouth £2,245 £1,445 £1,445
Collumbine Funeral Directors, Falkirk (Dignity Funerals Limited) Falkirk £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
Collumbine Funeral Directors, Falkirk (Dignity Funerals Limited) Falkirk £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
William Scott Funeral Directors, Falkirk (Dignity Funerals Limited) Falkirk £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
William Scott Funeral Directors, Falkirk (Dignity Funerals Limited) Falkirk £2,795 £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 Fife?

Based on our analysis of 7 funeral directors in Fife, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,540. 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 Fife?

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 Fife 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 Fife?

For attended cremation funerals in Fife, funeral director fees range from £2,110 (lowest) to £2,795 (highest) based on our analysis of 7 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 Fife?

Our database includes 7 funeral directors serving Fife 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 Fife?

When choosing a funeral director in Fife, 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 Fife.

How often are Fife funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Fife 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 Fife

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

Abbotshall Churchyard

Cemetery

Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5PB

Burial: £922

Abdie Churchyard

Cemetery

Cupar, Fife, KY14 6HX

Burial: £878

Aberdour Cemetery

Cemetery

Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SW

Burial: £922

Anstruther Cemetery

Cemetery

Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3HS

Burial: £922

Anstruther Easter Churchyard

Cemetery

Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3HF

Burial: £878

Anstruther Wester Churchyard

Cemetery

Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3DJ

Burial: £878

Auchterderran Churchyard

Cemetery

Cardenden, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 0NE

Burial: £878

Auchtermuchty Cemetery

Cemetery

Cupar, Fife, KY14 7DP

Burial: £878

Auchtermuchty Old Cemetery

Cemetery

Auchtermuchty, Fife, KY14

Burial: £878

Auchtertool Churchyard and Cemetery

Cemetery

Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5XQ

Burial: £878

Ballingry Cemetery

Cemetery

Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 8NW

Burial: £878

Ballingry Old Churchyard

Cemetery

Ballingry, Fife, KY5

Burial: £878

Showing 12 of 112 facilities in Fife

💡 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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