Funeral Costs in Stoke-on-Trent 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 10 funeral directors in Stoke-on-Trent, WEST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

10 Funeral Directors
£2,267 Avg Cremation
£1,362 Avg Burial

Stoke-on-Trent Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

3 independent funeral directors
9 chain branches (75%)

Largest provider: The Co-operative Funeralcare (3 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,547 - £2,730

A £1,183 price spread (76.5% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 10 of 12 local funeral directors verified (83%)

Average Funeral Costs in Stoke-on-Trent

Attended Cremation

£2,267

Range: £1,547 - £2,730

Based on 10 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,500

Range: £1,079 - £2,050

Based on 9 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,362

Range: £700 - £2,000

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 Stoke-on-Trent

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Co-op Funeralcare, Meir (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Meir £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Nile Street (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Burslem £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
Dolven Funeral Services - Blurton (Dolven Funeral Services) Stoke on Trent £1,895 £1,699 £1,050
Forrester Brothers Funeral Directors (Central England Co-operative) Stoke-on-Trent £2,595 N/A N/A
H. Dale Funeral Directors, Stoke (Dignity Funerals Limited) Stoke-on-Trent £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
H. Dale Funeral Directors, Stoke (Dignity Funerals Limited) Stoke-on-Trent £2,495 £1,545 £1,545
Harold H. Leese Funeral Directors Stoke-on-Trent £2,730 £2,050 £2,000
John Johnson Funeralcare, Tunstall (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Tunstall £2,445 £1,445 £1,445
Simpson & Wilde Independent Funeral Directors Stoke-on-Trent £1,547 £1,250 £700
Tudor-Davies Funeral Services Stoke on Trent £1,581 £1,079 £1,079

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

Based on our analysis of 10 funeral directors in Stoke-on-Trent, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,267. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

For attended cremation funerals in Stoke-on-Trent, funeral director fees range from £1,547 (lowest) to £2,730 (highest) based on our analysis of 10 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

Our database includes 10 funeral directors serving Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

When choosing a funeral director in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent.

How often are Stoke-on-Trent funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent

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

Attwood Street (Kidsgrove) Cemetery

Cemetery

Attwood Rise, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4BL

Burial: £1,030

Audley Cemetery

Cemetery

Nantwich Road, Audley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8DL

Burial: £1,030

Burslem Cemetery

Cemetery

Hanley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1RD

Burial: £1,295

Hanley Cemetery

Cemetery

Cemetery Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DL

Burial: £1,295

Longton Cemetery

Cemetery

Spring Garden Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2QS

Burial: £1,295

Stoke cemetery (Hartshill) Cemetery

Cemetery

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7LH

Burial: £1,295

Tunstall Cemetery

Cemetery

Jacqueline Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5JA

Burial: £1,295

💡 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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