Independent, transparent pricing from 37 funeral directors in County Durham, NORTH EAST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
High competition
5 independent funeral directors
52 chain branches (91%)
Largest provider: The Co-operative Funeralcare (17 branches)
Wide pricing gap
Price range: £1,650 - £3,895
A £2,245 price spread (136.1% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers
✓ Developing coverage: 37 of 57 local funeral directors verified (65%)
Range: £1,650 - £3,895
Based on 37 funeral directors
Range: £1,435 - £1,995
Based on 31 funeral directors
Range: £838 - £1,745
Based on 37 funeral directors
Note: Prices shown are for the funeral director's professional services only. Additional costs such as crematorium/burial fees (typically £800-£1,000) and flowers are not included.
| Funeral Director | Location | Attended Cremation | Unattended Cremation | Attended Burial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersons Family Funerals, Coxhoe (Aldersons Family Funerals) | Durham | £2,070 | £1,450 | £838 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Annfield Plain (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Annfield Plain | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Bishop Auckland (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Bishop Auckland | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Chester-Le-Street (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Chester-Le-Street | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Consett (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Consett | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Consett (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Consett | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Crook (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Crook | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Durham (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Durham | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Ferryhill (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Ferryhill | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Framwellgate Moor (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Framwellgate Moor | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Horden (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Horden | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Newton Aycliffe (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Newton Aycliffe | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Sedgefield (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Sedgefield | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Sherburn Hill (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Sherburn Hill | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Shildon (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Shildon | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Spennymoor (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Spennymoor | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Stanley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Stanley | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Wheatley Hill (The Co-operative Funeralcare) | Wheatley Hill | £2,300 | £1,445 | £1,445 |
| Delanoy Funeral Service | Peterlee | £1,750 | N/A | £1,415 |
| Delanoy Funeral Service, Easington Colliery (Delanoy Funeral Service) | Peterlee | £1,750 | N/A | £1,415 |
| Delanoy Funeral Service, Easington Village (Delanoy Funeral Service) | Peterlee | £1,750 | N/A | £1,415 |
| Delanoy Funeral Service, Peterlee (Delanoy Funeral Service) | Peterlee | £1,750 | N/A | £1,415 |
| Derek Moss Funeral Directors, Chester Le Street (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Chester-le-Street | £2,895 | £1,745 | £1,745 |
| Derek Moss Funeral Directors, Chester Le Street (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Chester-le-Street | £2,895 | £1,745 | £1,745 |
| Derwentside Funeral Service | Stanley | £2,330 | £1,435 | £1,370 |
| East Durham Funeral Service Ltd | Co Durham | £1,650 | N/A | £1,500 |
| East Durham Funeral Service, Easington (East Durham Funeral Service Ltd) | Easington Colliery | £1,650 | N/A | £1,500 |
| Fines House Funeral Home (Derwentside Funeral Service) | Stanley | £2,330 | £1,435 | £1,370 |
| Fynes House Funeral Home (Derwentside Funeral Service) | Consett | £2,330 | £1,435 | £1,370 |
| Gibson's Funeral Services | Bishop Auckland | £2,595 | £1,995 | £1,700 |
| Gordon Fletcher & Sons, Ferryhill (Funeral Partners Limited) | Ferryhill | £2,740 | £1,995 | £1,700 |
| John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors, Barnard Castle (Funeral Partners Limited) | Barnard Castle | £3,895 | £1,995 | £1,700 |
| Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Newton Aycliffe (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Newton Aycliffe | £2,595 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Newton Aycliffe (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Newton Aycliffe | £2,595 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Wingate (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Wingate | £2,595 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Wingate (Dignity Funerals Limited) | Wingate | £2,595 | £1,645 | £1,645 |
| N. Alderson Funeral Directors | Ushaw Moor | £2,070 | £1,450 | £838 |
All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: April 2026.
Based on our analysis of 37 funeral directors in County Durham, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,322. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.
The prices shown are for funeral director professional services only. This typically includes: collection of the deceased, care of the deceased, provision of coffin, funeral arrangements meeting, hearse and bearers for the funeral service, and coordination with third parties. These are the fees charged by the funeral director for their services.
Our database includes 37 funeral directors serving County Durham with approved, CMA-regulated pricing. This gives bereaved families meaningful choice and the ability to compare costs and services. We only include funeral directors with published Standardised Price Lists to ensure transparency.
When choosing a funeral director in County Durham, consider: (1) Price transparency - do they have a clear Standardised Price List? (2) Service reviews from previous families. (3) Location and availability. (4) Personal rapport - you should feel comfortable with them. (5) Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all funeral directors to publish Standardised Price Lists showing their prices for common funeral services. This allows families to compare costs easily across different funeral directors. All prices on this page are sourced from these CMA-regulated price lists for funeral directors in County Durham.
We update our funeral pricing data for County Durham regularly from CMA Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors. Prices shown are current as of February 2026. Funeral directors can update their prices at any time, so we recommend always requesting a written quotation before proceeding with arrangements.
The prices shown do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements): Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,000), Burial plot and interment fees (typically £1,500-£3,000), Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) - free from GP/hospital doctor, Death certificates (£12.50 per certified copy from Death Registrar), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£200-£500+ depending on experience and location), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.
Funeral director fees range from £1,650 (lowest) to £3,895 (highest) based on 37 funeral directors in County Durham. This variation is due to location and overheads, business model, and what's included in the price. A higher price doesn't necessarily mean better service, always compare what's included and read reviews to find the right funeral director for your family.
These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.
Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JX
Consett, County Durham, DH8 5TH
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NA
Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 3DE
Consett, Durham, DH8 9QW
Bishop auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AA
Coundon, County Durham, DL14 8LY
County Durham, DL13 1DG
Crook, County Durham, DL15 9DF
Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8BN
Escomb, County Durham, DL14 7ST
Winning, County Durham, DH7 9HX
Showing 12 of 61 facilities in County Durham
The total cost of a funeral includes both the funeral director's fee (shown above) and the cemetery or crematorium fee. For example, if a funeral director charges £2,500 and a crematorium charges £850, the total cost would be £3,350.
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