Funeral Costs in Walsall 2026

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

10 Funeral Directors
£2,612 Avg Cremation
£1,532 Avg Burial

Walsall Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

0 independent funeral directors
11 chain branches (100%)

Largest provider: Central England Co-operative (5 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Very competitive

Price range: £2,365 - £2,695

A £330 price spread (14% variation) suggests consistent pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 10 of 11 local funeral directors verified (91%)

Average Funeral Costs in Walsall

Attended Cremation

£2,612

Range: £2,365 - £2,695

Based on 10 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,565

Range: £1,545 - £1,645

Based on 5 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,532

Range: £1,479 - £1,545

Based on 5 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 Walsall

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors, Streetly (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sutton Coldfield £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors, Streetly (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sutton Coldfield £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Central Co-op Funeral, Bloxwich, Walsall (Central England Co-operative) Walsall £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Brownhills, Walsall (Central England Co-operative) Walsall £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Rushall Walsall (Central England Co-operative) Walsall £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Walsall (Central England Co-operative) Walsall £2,595 N/A N/A
Central Co-op Funeral, Willenhall (Central England Co-operative) N/A £2,595 N/A N/A
Jennings Funeral Directors, Willenhall (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Willenhall (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
S Webb & Son Funeral Directors - Wednesbury (S Webb & Son Funeral Directors) Wednesbury £2,365 £1,645 £1,479

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 Walsall?

Based on our analysis of 10 funeral directors in Walsall, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,612. 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 Walsall?

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 Walsall 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 Walsall?

For attended cremation funerals in Walsall, funeral director fees range from £2,365 (lowest) to £2,695 (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 Walsall?

Our database includes 10 funeral directors serving Walsall 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 Walsall?

When choosing a funeral director in Walsall, 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 Walsall.

How often are Walsall funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Walsall 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 Walsall

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

Bentley Cemetery

Cemetery

Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WV13 2RN

Burial: £1,511

Ryecroft Cemetery

Cemetery

Coalpool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QN

Burial: £1,511

Strawberry Lane Cemetery

Cemetery

Upper Landywood Lane, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7AU

Burial: £1,057

💡 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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