Funeral Costs in Swansea 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 10 funeral directors in Swansea, Wales. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

10 Funeral Directors
£2,297 Avg Cremation
£1,446 Avg Burial

Swansea Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Limited options

1 independent funeral directors
9 chain branches (90%)

Largest provider: The Co-operative Funeralcare (7 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,680 - £2,595

A £915 price spread (54.5% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 10 of 10 local funeral directors verified (100%)

Average Funeral Costs in Swansea

Attended Cremation

£2,297

Range: £1,680 - £2,595

Based on 10 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,446

Range: £1,250 - £1,545

Based on 10 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,446

Range: £1,250 - £1,545

Based on 10 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 Swansea

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Co-op Funeralcare, Fforestfach (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Fforestfach £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Gorseinon (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Gorseinon £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Morriston (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Morriston £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Swansea (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Swansea £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Eddie Tucker Funeralcare, Killay (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Killay £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors, Swansea (Dignity Funerals Limited) Swansea £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors, Swansea (Dignity Funerals Limited) Swansea £2,595 £1,545 £1,545
Rees Davies & Son, Port Tennant (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Port Tennant £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Sims and Jones Bonymaen £1,680 £1,250 £1,250
William Pressdee Funeralcare, Mumbles (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Mumbles £2,300 £1,445 £1,445

All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: April 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a funeral in Swansea?

Based on our analysis of 10 funeral directors in Swansea, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,297. 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.

What's included in the funeral director fees shown for Swansea?

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.

How many funeral directors are there in Swansea?

Our database includes 10 funeral directors serving Swansea 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 Swansea?

When choosing a funeral director in Swansea, 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.

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 Swansea.

How often are Swansea funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Swansea 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.

What costs are NOT included in the Swansea 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), 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.

What is the price range for funerals in Swansea?

Funeral director fees range from £1,680 (lowest) to £2,595 (highest) based on 10 funeral directors in Swansea. 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.

Cemeteries & Crematoria in Swansea

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

Coedgwilym Cemetery

Cemetery

Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5PB

Burial: £2,125

Cwmgelli Cemetery

Cemetery

Treboeth, Swansea, SA5 9DB

Burial: £2,125

Danygraig Cemetery

Cemetery

Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8NB

Burial: £2,125

Godre'r Graig Cemetery

Cemetery

Graig, Swansea, SA9 2NY

Burial: £893

Kingsbridge Cemetery

Cemetery

Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4HQ

Burial: £2,125

Morriston Cemetery

Cemetery

Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6BY

Burial: £2,125

Morriston( Swansea)

Crematorium

Heol Pentre Felen, Morriston, Swansea

Cremation (Attended): £850
Cremation (Unattended): £320

Oystermouth Cemetery

Cemetery

Newton, Swansea, SA3 4SW

Burial: £2,125

Rhydgoch Cemetery

Cemetery

Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8HR

Burial: £2,125

💡 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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