Funeral Costs in Kirklees 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 19 funeral directors in Kirklees, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

19 Funeral Directors
£2,888 Avg Cremation
£1,793 Avg Burial

Kirklees Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

4 independent funeral directors
23 chain branches (85%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (6 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,750 - £4,050

A £2,300 price spread (131.4% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Developing coverage: 19 of 27 local funeral directors verified (70%)

Average Funeral Costs in Kirklees

Attended Cremation

£2,888

Range: £1,750 - £4,050

Based on 19 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,660

Range: £1,150 - £2,320

Based on 16 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,793

Range: £900 - £3,905

Based on 17 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 Kirklees

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Co-op Funeralcare, Greenhead Road (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Huddersfield £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Heckmondwike (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Heckmondwike £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Mirfield (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Mirfield £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
D.J. Screen & Sons Huddersfield £2,895 £1,250 £2,895
David Butterfield Funeral Directors Ltd Cleckheaton £2,370 N/A N/A
Deborah Ingham Funeral Service Huddersfield, £1,750 £1,150 £900
Eric F. Box Funeral Directors Dewsbury £4,050 N/A N/A
Eric F. Box Funeral Directors, Birstall (Eric F. Box Funeral Directors) Birstall £3,905 N/A £3,905
George Brooke Ltd (Funeral Partners Limited) Dewsbury £2,740 £1,995 £1,645
Highfield Funeral Directors, Huddersfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Huddersfield £2,995 £1,645 £1,645
Highfield Funeral Directors, Huddersfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Huddersfield £2,995 £1,645 £1,645
Huddersfield Funeral Service (Funeral Partners Limited) Huddersfield, £3,490 £1,995 £1,645
Mackness Funeralcare, Huddersfield (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Huddersfield £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Slaithwaite Funeral Services (Funeral Partners Limited) Huddersfield £3,490 £1,995 £1,645
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Holmfirth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Huddersfield £2,995 £1,645 £1,645
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Holmfirth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Huddersfield £2,995 £1,645 £1,645
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Netherton (Dignity Funerals Limited) Huddersfield £2,995 £1,745 £1,745
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Netherton (Dignity Funerals Limited) Huddersfield £2,995 £1,745 £1,745
Taylor Funeral Service (Beverley Funerals) Huddersfield £3,015 £2,320 £1,995

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 Kirklees?

Based on our analysis of 19 funeral directors in Kirklees, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,888. 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 Kirklees?

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 Kirklees 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 Kirklees?

For attended cremation funerals in Kirklees, funeral director fees range from £1,750 (lowest) to £4,050 (highest) based on our analysis of 19 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 Kirklees?

Our database includes 19 funeral directors serving Kirklees 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 Kirklees?

When choosing a funeral director in Kirklees, 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 Kirklees.

How often are Kirklees funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Kirklees 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 Kirklees

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

Batley Cemetery

Cemetery

Kirklees, Yorkshire and Humberside, WF17 8PG

Burial: £1,188

Cleckheaton New Cemetery

Cemetery

Cleckheaton, Kirklees, BD19 6HY

Burial: £1,188

Cleckheaton Old Cemetery

Cemetery

Cleckheaton, Kirklees, BD19 3DX

Burial: £1,188

Dewsbury Cemetery

Cemetery

Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3QE

Burial: £1,188

Edgerton Cemetery

Cemetery

Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 5NF

Burial: £1,188

Heckmondwike Cemetery

Cemetery

Heckmondwike, Kirklees, WF16 9EH

Burial: £1,188

Hey Lane Cemetery

Cemetery

Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6TX

Burial: £1,188

Liversedge Cemetery

Cemetery

Cleckheaton, Kirklees, WF15 8AE

Burial: £1,188

Lockwood Cemetery

Cemetery

Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 7BQ

Burial: £1,188

Skelmanthorpe Cemetery

Cemetery

Skelmanthorpe, Kirklees, HD8 9EW

Burial: £1,188

Slaithwaite Cemetery

Cemetery

Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD7 5JA

Burial: £1,188

💡 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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