Funeral Costs in Sandwell 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 19 funeral directors in Sandwell, WEST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

19 Funeral Directors
£2,349 Avg Cremation
£1,554 Avg Burial

Sandwell Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

4 independent funeral directors
19 chain branches (83%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (8 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,689 - £2,595

A £906 price spread (53.6% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 19 of 23 local funeral directors verified (83%)

Average Funeral Costs in Sandwell

Attended Cremation

£2,349

Range: £1,689 - £2,595

Based on 19 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,595

Range: £1,495 - £1,745

Based on 11 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,554

Range: £1,000 - £2,260

Based on 15 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 Sandwell

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Black Country Funeral Services (F.P. Gaunt & Sons) Birmingham £1,689 N/A £1,000
Brain & Waldron Smethwick £2,270 N/A £1,834
Central Co-op Funeral, Oldbury (Central England Co-operative) Oldbury £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Wednesbury (Central England Co-operative) Wednesbury £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, West Bromwich (Central England Co-operative) West Bromwich £2,595 N/A N/A
G Gibbs Funeral Directors, Great Barr (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
G Gibbs Funeral Directors, Great Barr (Dignity Funerals Limited) Birmingham £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
G Gibbs Funeral Directors, West Bromwich (Dignity Funerals Limited) West Bromwich £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
G Gibbs Funeral Directors, West Bromwich (Dignity Funerals Limited) West Bromwich £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
George Webb Funeral Directors, West Bromwich (Dignity Funerals Limited) West Bromwich £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
George Webb Funeral Directors, West Bromwich (Dignity Funerals Limited) West Bromwich £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors West Bromwich £1,850 N/A N/A
Lilies Funeral Directors, Birmingham (Lilies Funeral Directors) Birmingham £2,000 £1,495 £1,145
Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) Smethwick £2,495 £1,745 £1,745
Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors (Dignity Funerals Limited) Smethwick £2,495 £1,745 £1,745
S Webb & Son Funeral Directors Wednesbury £2,365 £1,645 £1,479
Stephen M Godber Funerals (F.P. Gaunt & Sons) Smethwick £1,689 N/A £1,000
T. Hadley & Co Funeral Directors (N E Downing, Blackheath) Rowley Regis £2,355 £1,645 £2,260
Trinity Funeral Services Smethwick £2,270 N/A £1,834

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 Sandwell?

Based on our analysis of 19 funeral directors in Sandwell, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,349. 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 Sandwell?

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 Sandwell 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 Sandwell?

For attended cremation funerals in Sandwell, funeral director fees range from £1,689 (lowest) to £2,595 (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 Sandwell?

Our database includes 19 funeral directors serving Sandwell 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 Sandwell?

When choosing a funeral director in Sandwell, 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 Sandwell.

How often are Sandwell funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Sandwell 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.

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