Funeral Costs in York 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 11 funeral directors in York, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

11 Funeral Directors
£2,254 Avg Cremation
£1,479 Avg Burial

York Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Moderate choice

3 independent funeral directors
8 chain branches (73%)

Largest provider: The Co-operative Funeralcare (4 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Some variation

Price range: £1,835 - £2,435

A £600 price spread (32.7% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 11 of 11 local funeral directors verified (100%)

Average Funeral Costs in York

Attended Cremation

£2,254

Range: £1,835 - £2,435

Based on 11 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,606

Range: £1,100 - £1,995

Based on 10 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,479

Range: £1,100 - £1,745

Based on 11 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 York

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Co-op Funeralcare, Acomb (The Co-operative Funeralcare) York £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Haxby (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Haxby £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Heworth (The Co-operative Funeralcare) York £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, York (The Co-operative Funeralcare) York £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Darley Funeral Directors York £1,835 £1,700 £1,700
Hayley Owen Funeral Services York £2,050 £1,100 £1,100
I W Myers (J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors) Wheldrake £2,435 £1,995 £1,375
J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors York £2,050 N/A £1,450
J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, York (J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors) York £2,435 £1,995 £1,375
J.Rymer Funeral Directors, York (Dignity Funerals Limited) York £2,395 £1,745 £1,745
J.Rymer Funeral Directors, York (Dignity Funerals Limited) York £2,395 £1,745 £1,745

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 York?

Based on our analysis of 11 funeral directors in York, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,254. 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 York?

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 York?

Our database includes 11 funeral directors serving York 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 York?

When choosing a funeral director in York, 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 York.

How often are York funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for York 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 York 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 York?

Funeral director fees range from £1,835 (lowest) to £2,435 (highest) based on 11 funeral directors in York. 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 York

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

Dringhouses Cemetery

Cemetery

York, Yorkshire, YO24

Burial: £999

Fulford Cemetery

Cemetery

York, Yorkshire, YO19 4QG

Burial: £1,007

York Cemetery Trust - York Cemetery

Cemetery

York, Yorkshire, YO10 5AJ

Burial: £1,180

York city

Bishopthorpe Rd, york, Yorkshire , York YO23 2QD, United Kingdom

💡 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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