Funeral Costs in West Yorkshire

Compare funeral costs across 3 cities in West Yorkshire, England. Live pricing data from 10 funeral directors.

Average attended funeral

£2,439

Average unattended cremation

£1,536

Cities with data

3 / 3

Price range

£1,895 – £2,990

How much does a funeral cost in West Yorkshire?

The average cost of an attended funeral in West Yorkshire is £2,439, based on pricing data from 10 local funeral directors across 3 cities. This is below the UK national average, making West Yorkshire one of the more affordable areas for funeral services.

An unattended (direct) cremation in West Yorkshire costs an average of £1,536.

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.

West Yorkshire at a glance

Region
England
Cities covered
3
Funeral directors
7

Funeral costs by city in West Yorkshire

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

CityAvg AttendedAvg Unattended
£2,245£1,420
£2,428£1,495
£2,544£1,693

Cheapest City

Leeds

Average attended: £2,245

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Most Expensive City

Wakefield

Average attended: £2,544

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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 West Yorkshire

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

How to save money on a funeral in West Yorkshire

Compare multiple providers

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

Consider direct cremation

Direct cremation costs an average of £1,536 in West Yorkshire — 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 West Yorkshire. 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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