Funeral Costs in Wakefield 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 24 funeral directors in Wakefield, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

24 Funeral Directors
£2,389 Avg Cremation
£1,410 Avg Burial

Wakefield Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

2 independent funeral directors
29 chain branches (94%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (10 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,350 - £3,160

A £1,810 price spread (134.1% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Good coverage: 24 of 31 local funeral directors verified (77%)

Average Funeral Costs in Wakefield

Attended Cremation

£2,389

Range: £1,350 - £3,160

Based on 24 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,502

Range: £989 - £1,995

Based on 24 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,410

Range: £700 - £1,995

Based on 24 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 Wakefield

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Arthur Bell Wakefield Ltd Wakefield £1,500 £1,300 £750
C E Ashton & Son, Castleford (C E Ashton & Son) Castleford £2,425 £1,370 £1,285
C E Ashton & Son, Pontefract (C E Ashton & Son) Pontefract £2,425 £1,370 £1,285
Co-op Funeralcare, Hemsworth (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Pontefract £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Horbury Road (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Wakefield £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Knottingley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Knottingley £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Pontefract (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Pontefract £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
George Steele & Son Funeral Directors (Funeral Partners Limited) Ossett £3,160 £1,995 £1,645
Harpins Funeral Service, Horbury (Funeral Partners Limited) Wakefield £2,320 £1,995 £1,645
Joseph C Roberts, Harrogate (Joseph C Roberts Independent Family Funeral Director) Harrogate £1,350 £995 £700
Newsome's, Pontefract (Dignity Funerals Limited) Pontefract £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
Newsome's, Pontefract (Dignity Funerals Limited) Pontefract £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
R J Burgess Normanton £1,780 £1,025 £835
R J Burgess, Crofton (R J Burgess) Wakefield £1,780 £989 £835
R J Burgess, Normanton (R J Burgess) Normanton £1,780 £989 £835
Ryans and Foy, Featherstone (Ryans and Foy) Pontefract £2,120 £1,995 £1,995
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Castleford (Dignity Funerals Limited) Castleford £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Castleford (Dignity Funerals Limited) Castleford £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Featherstone (Dignity Funerals Limited) Pontefract £2,795 £1,645 £1,645
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Featherstone (Dignity Funerals Limited) Pontefract £2,795 £1,645 £1,645
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Knottingley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Knottingley £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Knottingley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Knottingley £2,795 £1,545 £1,545
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Wakefield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wakefield £2,595 £1,645 £1,645
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors, Wakefield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wakefield £2,595 £1,645 £1,645

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 Wakefield?

Based on our analysis of 24 funeral directors in Wakefield, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,389. 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 Wakefield?

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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

For attended cremation funerals in Wakefield, funeral director fees range from £1,350 (lowest) to £3,160 (highest) based on our analysis of 24 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 Wakefield?

Our database includes 24 funeral directors serving Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

When choosing a funeral director in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield.

How often are Wakefield funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Wakefield 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 Wakefield

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

Altofts Cemetery

Cemetery

Altofts, Wakefield, WF6 2NU

Burial: £1,200

Alverthorpe Cemetery

Cemetery

Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BT

Burial: £1,055

Castleford Cemetery

Cemetery

Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 4LJ

Burial: £1,200

Crigglestone Cemetery

Cemetery

Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3JA

Burial: £1,200

Featherstone Cemetery

Cemetery

Featherstone, Wakefield, WF7 6BD

Burial: £1,200

Ferrybridge Cemetery

Cemetery

Ferrybridge, Wakefield, WF11 8PP

Burial: £1,200

Hemsworth Cemetery

Cemetery

Hemsworth, Wakefield, WF9 4QF

Burial: £1,200

Horbury Cemetery

Cemetery

Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6BD

Burial: £1,200

Knottingley Cemetery

Cemetery

Knottingley, Wakefield, WF11 0DJ

Burial: £1,200

Lofthouse Cemetery

Cemetery

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3RU

Burial: £1,391

Normanton Lower Cemetery

Cemetery

Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2HZ

Burial: £1,200

Normanton Upper Cemetery

Cemetery

Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1HU

Burial: £1,200

Showing 12 of 21 facilities in Wakefield

💡 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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