Funeral Costs in Leeds 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 38 funeral directors in Leeds, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

38 Funeral Directors
£2,550 Avg Cremation
£1,477 Avg Burial

Leeds Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

4 independent funeral directors
46 chain branches (92%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (14 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £2,080 - £3,490

A £1,410 price spread (67.8% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 38 of 50 local funeral directors verified (76%)

Average Funeral Costs in Leeds

Attended Cremation

£2,550

Range: £2,080 - £3,490

Based on 38 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,571

Range: £1,190 - £2,215

Based on 38 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,477

Range: £900 - £1,890

Based on 38 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 Leeds

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
A. Waite & Son Leeds £2,180 £2,215 £1,890
Bensons Funeral Service, Beeston (Bensons Funeral Service) Leeds £3,010 £1,650 £1,100
Bensons Funeral Service, Morley (Bensons Funeral Service) Leeds £3,010 £1,650 £1,100
Co-op Funeralcare, Bramley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Garforth (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Headingley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Horsforth (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Horsforth £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Leeds (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Middleton,Leeds (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Moortown (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Morley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Otley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Otley £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Pudsey (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Rothwell (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Whitkirk (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Wortley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Leeds £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Denison's Funeral Directors, Guiseley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Denison's Funeral Directors, Guiseley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Full Circle Funerals Leeds £3,355 £1,995 £1,570
Gallagher funeral services, Harrogate (Gallagher funeral services) N/A £2,490 £1,190 £1,500
Good's Funeral Directors, Otley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Good's Funeral Directors, Otley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Hughes Funeral Services Leeds £2,735 £2,045 £1,650
Hughes Funeral Services, Green Lane (Hughes Funeral Services) Leeds £2,690 £1,925 £1,600
J E Spence Funeral Directors, Adel (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,645 £1,645
J E Spence Funeral Directors, Adel (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,645 £1,645
John Tempes, Chapel Allerton (John Tempest / Robson Ellis / Leeds Funeral Service) Leeds £2,315 £1,500 £1,093
Joseph Tate Funeral Directors, Wortley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,995 £1,545 £1,545
Joseph Tate Funeral Directors, Wortley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,995 £1,545 £1,545
Mahony & Ward Funeral Directors, Pudsey (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Mahony & Ward Funeral Directors, Pudsey (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Pools Funeralcare, Wetherby (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Wetherby £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Thomasons Funeral Service Leeds £2,080 £1,475 £900
W Kaye & Son Funeral Directors, Leeds (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
W Kaye & Son Funeral Directors, Leeds (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Wm. Dodgson & Son Funeral Services, Halton (Funeral Partners Limited) Halton £3,490 £1,995 £1,645
Wormalds Funeral Directors, Horsforth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Wormalds Funeral Directors, Horsforth (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leeds £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 Leeds?

Based on our analysis of 38 funeral directors in Leeds, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,550. 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 Leeds?

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 Leeds 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 Leeds?

For attended cremation funerals in Leeds, funeral director fees range from £2,080 (lowest) to £3,490 (highest) based on our analysis of 38 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 Leeds?

Our database includes 38 funeral directors serving Leeds 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 Leeds?

When choosing a funeral director in Leeds, 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 Leeds.

How often are Leeds funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Leeds 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 Leeds

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

Armley Hill Top Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3QA

Burial: £1,391

Beckett Street Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7AA

Burial: £1,391

Beeston Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 7HX

Burial: £1,391

Cottingley Crematorium

Crematorium

​Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0EU

Cremation (Attended): £1,048

Garforth Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1NX

Burial: £1,391

Gildersome Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7AE

Burial: £1,391

Guiseley Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9DL

Burial: £1,391

Harehills Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6LZ

Burial: £1,391

Holbeck Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8SY

Burial: £1,391

Horsforth Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4DZ

Burial: £1,391

Hunslet Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3BN

Burial: £1,391

Kippax Cemetery

Cemetery

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7HE

Burial: £1,391

Showing 12 of 23 facilities in Leeds

💡 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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