Funeral Costs in Wolverhampton 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 15 funeral directors in Wolverhampton, WEST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

15 Funeral Directors
£2,777 Avg Cremation
£1,575 Avg Burial

Wolverhampton Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

1 independent funeral directors
23 chain branches (96%)

Largest provider: Dignity Funerals Limited (10 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Some variation

Price range: £2,420 - £3,590

A £1,170 price spread (48.3% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Developing coverage: 15 of 24 local funeral directors verified (62%)

Average Funeral Costs in Wolverhampton

Attended Cremation

£2,777

Range: £2,420 - £3,590

Based on 15 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,674

Range: £1,545 - £1,995

Based on 13 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,575

Range: £1,203 - £1,745

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 Wolverhampton

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Burgess & Harper Funeral Directors (Funeral Partners Limited) Wolverhampton £3,490 £1,995 £1,700
Central Co-op Funeral, Bilston (Central England Co-operative) N/A £2,595 N/A N/A
Hickton Family Funeral Directors, Bartley Green (Hickton Family Funeral Directors) Birmingham £2,420 N/A £1,203
Hughes Funeral Directors Ltd Wolverhampton £2,605 £1,925 £1,600
Jennings Funeral DirectorS, Bilston (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral DirectorS, Bilston (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Horseley Fields (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Horseley Fields (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Oxley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Oxley (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Penn (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
Jennings Funeral Directors, Penn (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
Jennings Funeral Directors, Wednesfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Jennings Funeral Directors, Wednesfield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Wolverhampton £2,695 £1,545 £1,545
Roy Quinton Funeral Directors, Bushbury (Funeral Partners Limited) Wolverhampton £3,590 £1,995 £1,700

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 Wolverhampton?

Based on our analysis of 15 funeral directors in Wolverhampton, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,777. 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 Wolverhampton?

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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?

For attended cremation funerals in Wolverhampton, funeral director fees range from £2,420 (lowest) to £3,590 (highest) based on our analysis of 15 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 Wolverhampton?

Our database includes 15 funeral directors serving Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?

When choosing a funeral director in Wolverhampton, 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 Wolverhampton.

How often are Wolverhampton funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton

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

Bushby Cemetery and Crematoria

Cemetery & Crematorium

Underhill Lane, Busby, Wolverhampton, WV10 7JG

Burial: £1,110
Cremation (Attended): £1,003
Cremation (Unattended): £495

Danescourt Cemetery

Cemetery

Wergs Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9BS

Burial: £1,040

Essington Cemetery

Cemetery

Wolverhampton, West Widlands, WV11 2AF

Burial: £700

Merridale Cemetery

Cemetery

Jeffcock Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AE

Burial: £1,040

Penn Cemetery

Cemetery

Vicarage Road, Penn , Wolverhampton, WV4 5HR

Burial: £1,040

Sytch Lane Cemetery

Cemetery

Sytch Lane, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV5 0NJ

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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