Funeral Costs in Croydon
Live pricing data from 26 funeral directors in and around Croydon, England.
Average attended funeral
£3,145
Average unattended cremation
£2,405
Cheapest attended funeral
£1,495
Capital Cremation
Price range
£1,495 – £4,795
How much does a funeral cost in Croydon?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Croydon is £3,145, based on pricing data from 26 local funeral directors. Prices range from £1,495 to £4,795, depending on the provider and services chosen.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Croydon costs an average of £2,405.
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 Croydon — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 12 funeral directors in the Croydon area, sorted by attended funeral price.
| Funeral Director | Attended | Unattended | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Capital Cremation124 City Road | £1,495 | £1,095 | View → |
T. H. Harris & Son62 Parrock Street | £2,245 | £1,725 | View → |
J. T. Cross & Sons17 Lowfield Street | £2,395 | £1,825 | View → |
W. H. Sheppard & Sons145 High Road | £2,495 | £1,895 | View → |
G. E. Newell Funeral Directors12 High Street | £2,695 | £2,045 | View → |
H. E. Ginder & Sons52 Victoria Road | £2,745 | £2,095 | View → |
A. B. Keane Funeral Directors15 High Street | £2,795 | £2,145 | View → |
R. J. Bishop & Sons117 High Road | £2,895 | £2,195 | View → |
T. M. Lawrence & Son78 High Street | £2,945 | £2,245 | View → |
S. A. Collins Funeralcare28 High Street | £2,995 | £2,245 | View → |
D. E. Mortimer Funeral Directors45 Chase Side | £3,095 | £2,345 | View → |
P. D. Harris & Son238 Lower Addiscombe Road | £3,095 | £2,345 | View → |
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Compare funeral directors in Croydon
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Croydon area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Croydon
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Croydon can be over £3,300. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £2,405 in Croydon — typically £740 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.