Funeral Costs in Dundee

Live pricing data from 2 funeral directors in and around Dundee, Scotland.

Average attended funeral

£2,923

Average unattended cremation

£2,010

Cheapest attended funeral

£2,850

James McEwan & Son Ltd

Price range

£2,850 – £2,995

How much does a funeral cost in Dundee?

The average cost of an attended funeral in Dundee is £2,923, based on pricing data from 2 local funeral directors. Prices range from £2,850 to £2,995, depending on the provider and services chosen.

An unattended (direct) cremation in Dundee costs an average of £2,010.

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 Dundee — prices at a glance

Below are the cheapest 2 funeral directors in the Dundee area, sorted by attended funeral price.

Funeral DirectorAttendedUnattendedDetails
James McEwan & Son Ltd52 George Street
£2,850£2,225View →
Ian Johnston Funeral Directors Ltd142 St Clair Street
£2,995£1,795View →

Compare funeral directors in Dundee

Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Dundee area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.

How to save money on a funeral in Dundee

Compare multiple providers

The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Dundee can be over £145. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.

Consider direct cremation

Direct cremation costs an average of £2,010 in Dundee — typically £913 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 Scotland for a broader comparison across the region.