Funeral Costs in Lancaster

Live pricing data from 1 funeral director in and around Lancaster, England.

Average attended funeral

£2,195

Average unattended cremation

£1,675

Cheapest attended funeral

£2,195

R. C. Parkinson & Sons

Price range

£2,195 – £2,195

How much does a funeral cost in Lancaster?

The average cost of an attended funeral in Lancaster is £2,195, based on pricing data from 1 local funeral director. This is below the UK national average, making Lancaster one of the more affordable areas for funeral services.

An unattended (direct) cremation in Lancaster costs an average of £1,675.

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 feesThe funeral director's professional fee for arranging the funeral
  • Collection, preparation, and preservation of the deceasedTransporting and caring for the person who has died
  • Care of the deceased prior to the funeralFacilities and staff for holding the deceased
  • A suitable coffinThe coffin selected for the funeral
  • Viewing of the deceased prior to the funeralFacilities and time for family to view
  • Hearse within 20 milesTransport of the coffin to the funeral service

Funeral directors in Lancaster — prices at a glance

Below are the cheapest 1 funeral director in the Lancaster area, sorted by attended funeral price.

Funeral DirectorAttendedUnattendedDetails
R. C. Parkinson & Sons15 Bank Top
£2,195£1,675View →

Compare funeral directors in Lancaster

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

How to save money on a funeral in Lancaster

Compare multiple providers

The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Lancaster can be over £0. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.

Consider direct cremation

Direct cremation costs an average of £1,675 in Lancaster — typically £520 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.