Funeral Costs in Sunderland
Live pricing data from 1 funeral director in and around Sunderland, England.
Average attended funeral
£2,695
Average unattended cremation
£1,645
Cheapest attended funeral
£2,695
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors
Price range
£2,695 – £2,695
How much does a funeral cost in Sunderland?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Sunderland is £2,695, based on pricing data from 1 local funeral director. Prices range from £2,695 to £2,695, depending on the provider and services chosen.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Sunderland costs an average of £1,645.
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 Sunderland — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 1 funeral director in the Sunderland area, sorted by attended funeral price.
| Funeral Director | Attended | Unattended | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors200 Chester Road | £2,695 | £1,645 | View → |
Compare funeral directors in Sunderland
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Sunderland area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Sunderland
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Sunderland can be over £0. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £1,645 in Sunderland — typically £1,050 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.