Funeral Costs in Swindon
Live pricing data from 2 funeral directors in and around Swindon, England.
Average attended funeral
£2,428
Average unattended cremation
£1,545
Cheapest attended funeral
£2,290
M&J Didcock Funeral Service Ltd
Price range
£2,290 – £2,565
How much does a funeral cost in Swindon?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Swindon is £2,428, based on pricing data from 2 local funeral directors. This is below the UK national average, making Swindon one of the more affordable areas for funeral services.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Swindon costs an average of £1,545.
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 Swindon — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 2 funeral directors in the Swindon area, sorted by attended funeral price.
Compare funeral directors in Swindon
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Swindon area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Swindon
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Swindon can be over £275. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £1,545 in Swindon — typically £883 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.