Funeral Costs in Portsmouth
Live pricing data from 3 funeral directors in and around Portsmouth, England.
Average attended funeral
£2,707
Average unattended cremation
£1,530
Cheapest attended funeral
£2,530
Lee Fletcher Funeral Services
Price range
£2,530 – £2,950
How much does a funeral cost in Portsmouth?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Portsmouth is £2,707, based on pricing data from 3 local funeral directors. Prices range from £2,530 to £2,950, depending on the provider and services chosen.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Portsmouth costs an average of £1,530.
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 Portsmouth — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 3 funeral directors in the Portsmouth area, sorted by attended funeral price.
Compare funeral directors in Portsmouth
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Portsmouth area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Portsmouth
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Portsmouth can be over £420. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £1,530 in Portsmouth — typically £1,177 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.