Funeral Costs in Berkshire

Compare funeral costs across 2 cities in Berkshire, England. Live pricing data from 12 funeral directors.

Average attended funeral

£3,125

Average unattended cremation

£1,702

Cities with data

2 / 2

Price range

£2,250 – £3,660

How much does a funeral cost in Berkshire?

The average cost of an attended funeral in Berkshire is £3,125, based on pricing data from 12 local funeral directors across 2 cities. Prices range from £2,250 to £3,660, depending on the provider and services chosen.

An unattended (direct) cremation in Berkshire costs an average of £1,702.

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.

Berkshire at a glance

Region
England
Cities covered
2
Funeral directors
3

Funeral costs by city in Berkshire

Average attended and unattended funeral prices for each city in Berkshire, sorted by average attended cost.

CityAvg AttendedAvg Unattended
£3,145£1,765
£3,115£1,639

Cheapest City

Slough

Average attended: £3,115

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Most Expensive City

Reading

Average attended: £3,145

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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

Explore cities in Berkshire

Browse detailed funeral cost guides for each city in Berkshire, or search for funeral directors near you.

How to save money on a funeral in Berkshire

Compare multiple providers

The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director across Berkshire can be significant. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.

Consider direct cremation

Direct cremation costs an average of £1,702 in Berkshire — typically significantly 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 counties

About the data

Average prices are calculated using CMA Standardised Price List data from funeral directors within a 25-mile radius of each city centre in Berkshire. The CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 requires every UK funeral director to publish pricing for six attended and five unattended items.

Cities with fewer funeral directors reporting data may show estimated pricing ranges. We're actively adding more providers and encourage funeral directors to register and upload their price list.

For a broader comparison across England, see our complete guide to funeral costs in England.

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