Funeral Costs in Southampton 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 14 funeral directors in Southampton, SOUTH EAST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

14 Funeral Directors
£2,925 Avg Cremation
£1,504 Avg Burial

Southampton Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

2 independent funeral directors
19 chain branches (90%)

Largest provider: Funeral Partners Limited (7 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £2,445 - £3,775

A £1,330 price spread (54.4% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Developing coverage: 14 of 21 local funeral directors verified (67%)

Average Funeral Costs in Southampton

Attended Cremation

£2,925

Range: £2,445 - £3,775

Based on 14 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,566

Range: £1,295 - £1,995

Based on 14 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,504

Range: £1,295 - £1,710

Based on 14 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 Southampton

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
A H Rogers & Sons Funeral Directors, Eastleigh (Funeral Partners Limited) Southampton £3,490 £1,995 £1,710
B Matthews Funeral Directors, Park Gate (Funeral Partners Limited) Southampton £3,775 £1,995 £1,710
Beavis Funeralcare, Southampton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Southampton £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
Beestons Funeral Directors, Woolston (Dignity Funerals Limited) Woolston £2,995 £1,545 £1,545
Beestons Funeral Directors, Woolston (Dignity Funerals Limited) Woolston £2,995 £1,545 £1,545
Co-op Funeralcare, Bitterne Park (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Southampton £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, St Marys (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Southampton £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
Funeral Directors, Sholing (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Southampton £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
J. Lawrence & Sons Southampton £2,750 £1,695 £1,395
Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons Bitterne £3,191 £1,295 £1,295
R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors, Bitterne (Dignity Funerals Limited) Southampton £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors, Bitterne (Dignity Funerals Limited) Southampton £3,195 £1,545 £1,545
R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors, Bitterne Park (Dignity Funerals Limited) Southampton £2,795 £1,495 £1,495
R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors, Bitterne Park (Dignity Funerals Limited) Southampton £2,795 £1,495 £1,495

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 Southampton?

Based on our analysis of 14 funeral directors in Southampton, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,925. 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 Southampton?

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 Southampton 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 Southampton?

For attended cremation funerals in Southampton, funeral director fees range from £2,445 (lowest) to £3,775 (highest) based on our analysis of 14 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 Southampton?

Our database includes 14 funeral directors serving Southampton 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 Southampton?

When choosing a funeral director in Southampton, 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 Southampton.

How often are Southampton funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Southampton 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 Southampton

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

Millbrook Cemetery

Cemetery

Milbrook Road West, Southampton, SO15 0JZ

Burial: £835

South Stoneham Cemetery

Cemetery

Swaything, Southampton, SO18 2NF

Burial: £835

Southampton Old Cemetery

Cemetery

Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7NN

Burial: £1,151

St Mary Extra Cemetery

Cemetery

Sholing, Southampton, SO19 9BJ

Burial: £835

Wessex Vale Crematorium

Crematorium

Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 2HL

Cremation (Attended): £750
Cremation (Unattended): £545

💡 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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