Funeral Costs in Chelmsford
Live pricing data from 11 funeral directors in and around Chelmsford, England.
Average attended funeral
£2,589
Average unattended cremation
£1,978
Cheapest attended funeral
£1,930
C. V. Gower Funeral Directors
Price range
£1,930 – £3,095
How much does a funeral cost in Chelmsford?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Chelmsford is £2,589, based on pricing data from 11 local funeral directors. Prices range from £1,930 to £3,095, depending on the provider and services chosen.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Chelmsford costs an average of £1,978.
These prices are sourced from funeral directors' CMA Standardised Price Lists, as required by the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021. This ensures you're comparing like-for-like pricing across all providers.
What's included in the CMA attended funeral price?
The CMA Standardised Price List requires every funeral director to publish itemised pricing for six mandatory items in an attended funeral:
- Professional services and administration fees — The funeral director's professional fee for arranging the funeral
- Collection, preparation, and preservation of the deceased — Transporting and caring for the person who has died
- Care of the deceased prior to the funeral — Facilities and staff for holding the deceased
- A suitable coffin — The coffin selected for the funeral
- Viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral — Facilities and time for family to view
- Hearse within 20 miles — Transport of the coffin to the funeral service
Funeral directors in Chelmsford — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 11 funeral directors in the Chelmsford area, sorted by attended funeral price.
| Funeral Director | Attended | Unattended | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
C. V. Gower Funeral Directors91 High Street | £1,930 | £1,465 | View → |
T. H. Harris & Son62 Parrock Street | £2,245 | £1,725 | View → |
J. T. Cross & Sons17 Lowfield Street | £2,395 | £1,825 | View → |
H. J. Weyman & Sons42 High Street | £2,445 | £1,875 | View → |
W. H. Sheppard & Sons145 High Road | £2,495 | £1,895 | View → |
J. E. Marriage & Son72 High Street | £2,595 | £1,995 | View → |
H. E. Ginder & Sons52 Victoria Road | £2,745 | £2,095 | View → |
F. P. Allen & Sons87 Hamlet Court Road | £2,795 | £2,145 | View → |
C. E. Fuller & Sons33 Baddow Road | £2,845 | £2,195 | View → |
R. J. Bishop & Sons117 High Road | £2,895 | £2,195 | View → |
D. E. Mortimer Funeral Directors45 Chase Side | £3,095 | £2,345 | View → |
Compare funeral directors in Chelmsford
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Chelmsford area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Chelmsford
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Chelmsford can be over £1,165. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £1,978 in Chelmsford — typically £611 less than an attended funeral. It includes cremation without a ceremony.
Check what's included
Some funeral directors include extras like limousines or floral tributes in their standard package. Others itemise every service. Make sure you're comparing like-for-like when looking at prices.
Ask for an itemised quote
Funeral directors must provide an itemised quote on request. If a price seems high, ask for a breakdown. You may be able to remove services you don't need.
Funeral costs in nearby cities
For a broader comparison, see our complete guide to funeral costs in England for a broader comparison across the region.