Funeral Costs in Leicester 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 15 funeral directors in Leicester, EAST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

15 Funeral Directors
£2,524 Avg Cremation
£1,547 Avg Burial

Leicester Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

1 independent funeral directors
14 chain branches (93%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,525 - £2,595

A £1,070 price spread (70.2% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 15 of 15 local funeral directors verified (100%)

Average Funeral Costs in Leicester

Attended Cremation

£2,524

Range: £1,525 - £2,595

Based on 15 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,584

Range: £1,500 - £1,745

Based on 9 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,547

Range: £1,160 - £1,745

Based on 9 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 Leicester

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Abbey Oak funeral services (Central England Co-operative) Leicester £2,595 N/A N/A
Asian Funeral Company (Central England Co-operative) Leicester £2,595 N/A N/A
Asian Funeral Service Leicester £1,525 £1,500 £1,160
Central Co-op Funeral, Humberstone Road (Central England Co-operative) Leicester £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Thurnby Lodge (Central England Co-operative) Leicester £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Welford Road (Central England Co-operative) Leicester £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Wyngate Drive (Central England Co-operative) Leicester £2,595 N/A N/A
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Aylestone (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leicester £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Aylestone (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leicester £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Evington (Dignity Funerals Limited) Evington £2,595 £1,745 £1,745
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Evington (Dignity Funerals Limited) Evington £2,595 £1,745 £1,745
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Humberstone (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leicester £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Humberstone (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leicester £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Leicester (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leicester £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Leicester (Dignity Funerals Limited) Leicester £2,595 £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 Leicester?

Based on our analysis of 15 funeral directors in Leicester, 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 Leicester?

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 Leicester 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 Leicester?

For attended cremation funerals in Leicester, funeral director fees range from £1,525 (lowest) to £2,595 (highest) based on our analysis of 15 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 Leicester?

Our database includes 15 funeral directors serving Leicester 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 Leicester?

When choosing a funeral director in Leicester, 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 Leicester.

How often are Leicester funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Leicester 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 Leicester

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

Barkby Road Cemetery

Cemetery

Syston, Leicester, LE7 2AJ

Burial: £805

Belgrave Cemetery

Cemetery

Red Hill Way, Leicester, LE4 3EX

Burial: £900

Earl Shilton Cemetery

Cemetery

96 Mill Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7AX

Burial: £355

Enderby New Cemetery

Cemetery

Leicester Lane, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 5BJ

Burial: £120

Gilroes Cemetery & Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QG

Burial: £970
Cremation (Attended): £1,120
Cremation (Unattended): £500

Huncote Cemetery

Cemetery

Forest Road, Huncote, Leicester, LE9 3BH

Burial: £85

Markfield Natural Burial Ground

Markfield, Leicester, LE67 9TB

Memoria South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium

Crematorium

Foston Road, Countersthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QP

Cremation (Attended): £930
Cremation (Unattended): £495

Oadby Cemetery

Cemetery

Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5JE

Burial: £613

Saddington Cemetery

Cemetery

Saddington, Leicester, LE8 0QT

Burial: £527

Saffron Hill Cemetery

Cemetery

Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, LE2 6TY

Burial: £900

Syston and District Cemetery

Cemetery

Syston, Leicester, LE7 2FS

Burial: £805

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💡 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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