Independent, transparent pricing from 32 funeral directors in Somerset, SOUTH WEST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
High competition
14 independent funeral directors
48 chain branches (77%)
Largest provider: A J Wakely & Sons Ltd (16 branches)
Wide pricing gap
Price range: £1,800 - £3,040
A £1,240 price spread (68.9% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers
✓ Developing coverage: 35 of 62 local funeral directors verified (56%)
Range: £1,800 - £3,040
Based on 31 funeral directors
Range: £850 - £2,150
Based on 31 funeral directors
Range: £600 - £1,850
Based on 31 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 Director | Location | Attended Cremation | Unattended Cremation | Attended Burial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Wakely & Sons Ltd | Bridport | £2,940 | £2,150 | £1,500 |
| A J Wakely & Sons Ltd - Sidmouth (A J Wakely & Sons Ltd) | Devon | £3,040 | £1,950 | £1,500 |
| A.E Stoodley & Son Independent Funeral Directors, Crewkerne (A.E Stoodley & Son Independent Funeral Directors) | Crewkerne | £2,600 | £1,399 | £1,100 |
| Alfred R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors, Shepton Mallet (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Shepton Mallet | £2,895 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Bishops Funeral Services | Chard | £2,248 | £1,695 | £750 |
| Clarksons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd | Frome | £2,645 | £1,850 | £1,350 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Bridgwater (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Bridgwater | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Burnham on Sea (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Burnham on Sea | £2,445 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Street (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Street | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Taunton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Taunton | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Yeovil (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Yeovil | £2,350 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Forsey & Son | Butleigh | £2,925 | £1,595 | £1,595 |
| Forsey & Son, Butleigh (Forsey & Son) | Butleigh | £2,825 | £1,850 | £1,850 |
| M J Sheppard Funeral Directors | Cheddar, | £2,630 | £1,664 | £1,000 |
| Nigel K. Ford, Creech (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Taunton | £2,195 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Nigel K. Ford, Creech (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Taunton | £2,195 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Nigel K. Ford, Station Road (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Taunton | £2,195 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Nigel K. Ford, Station Road (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Taunton | £2,195 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Oak Funeral Services | Williton | £1,800 | £850 | £600 |
| P J Harris Funeral Directors, Burnham (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Burnham on Sea | £2,595 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| P J Harris Funeral Directors, Burnham (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Burnham on Sea | £2,595 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| South West Cremations | Taunton | N/A | £1,100 | £1,100 |
| Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd | Yeovil | £2,248 | £1,695 | £750 |
| Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd, Martock (Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd) | Martock | £2,248 | £1,695 | £750 |
| Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd, Yeovil (Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd) | Yeovil | £2,248 | £1,695 | £750 |
| Taunton Funeral Service | Taunton | £2,250 | £1,531 | £1,000 |
| Trotman Independent Family Funeral Directors | Doulting | £2,825 | £1,595 | £1,595 |
| Unwins Independent Funeral Directors | Wells | £3,030 | N/A | N/A |
| W.B Gibbs and sons | Wells | £2,320 | £1,499 | £1,195 |
| Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors | Frome | £2,775 | £1,550 | £995 |
| William Adlam Funeral Directors, Frome (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Frome | £2,395 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| William Adlam Funeral Directors, Frome (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Frome | £2,395 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: April 2026.
Based on our analysis of 32 funeral directors in Somerset, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,487. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.
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.
Our database includes 32 funeral directors serving Somerset 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.
When choosing a funeral director in Somerset, 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) Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.
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 Somerset.
We update our funeral pricing data for Somerset 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.
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), Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) - free from GP/hospital doctor, Death certificates (£12.50 per certified copy from Death Registrar), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£200-£500+ depending on experience and location), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.
Funeral director fees range from £1,800 (lowest) to £3,040 (highest) based on 32 funeral directors in Somerset. This variation is due to location and overheads, business model, and what's included in the price. A higher price doesn't necessarily mean better service, always compare what's included and read reviews to find the right funeral director for your family.
These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.
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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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