Funeral Costs in Chester
Live pricing data from 8 funeral directors in and around Chester, England.
Average attended funeral
£2,721
Average unattended cremation
£2,043
Cheapest attended funeral
£2,450
A. Dodgson Funeral Directors
Price range
£2,450 – £2,995
How much does a funeral cost in Chester?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Chester is £2,721, based on pricing data from 8 local funeral directors. Prices range from £2,450 to £2,995, depending on the provider and services chosen.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Chester costs an average of £2,043.
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 Chester — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 8 funeral directors in the Chester area, sorted by attended funeral price.
| Funeral Director | Attended | Unattended | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
A. Dodgson Funeral Directors50 Prescot Road | £2,450 | £1,875 | View → |
D. W. I. Barlow Funeral Directors45 Buttermarket Street | £2,495 | £1,895 | View → |
D. J. Kirk Funeral Directors180 Orford Lane | £2,545 | £1,895 | View → |
C. Walker & Son105 Liverpool Road | £2,695 | £1,995 | View → |
Knox & Son5 London Road | £2,795 | £2,095 | View → |
J. C. Clarke & Son31 Brook Lane | £2,845 | £2,145 | View → |
F. R. Kirby & Sons23-25 Knutsford Road | £2,945 | £2,195 | View → |
William Hill & Son33 St Werburgh's Street | £2,995 | £2,245 | View → |
Compare funeral directors in Chester
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Chester area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Chester
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Chester can be over £545. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £2,043 in Chester — typically £678 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.