Devon is a large, largely rural county in the South West, stretching from Exeter and Plymouth to the moorland of Dartmoor and the coastlines of both the English Channel and the Bristol Channel. Funeral costs in Devon are broadly in line with the national average for traditional services, and below average for direct cremation.
What does a funeral cost in Devon?
Based on pricing data from 15 funeral homes across Devon, typical costs are:
- Direct cremation: from £995, averaging around £1,429
- Standard attended funeral: from £1,699, averaging around £2,270
The national average for direct cremation is £1,593, so Devon comes in around 10% below that figure. For standard funerals, the average of £2,270 sits just below the national benchmark of £2,328.
Direct cremation in Devon starts from £995, one of the lower starting prices in our data for the South West. Standard funeral prices reach up to £3,600 at the higher end, reflecting variation between providers and areas of the county.
These figures cover the funeral director's fees and a basic coffin. Third-party costs are charged separately.
Check Funeral Prices Near MeDirect cremation in Devon
With an average of £1,429 and prices starting from £995, Devon offers some of the more affordable direct cremation options in southern England. The cremation takes place without a service, and the ashes are returned to the family. Many families in Devon choose to scatter ashes on the moor or along the coast.
For more on what direct cremation involves, see our guide to what direct cremation is and why it is growing in the UK.
Traditional funeral costs in Devon
A full attended funeral in Devon typically costs between £1,699 and £3,600 for the funeral director's package. Adding cremation fees, an officiant, and any optional extras, the all-in total usually comes to £2,800 to £4,500.
Devon has several crematoria, including those serving Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, and Barnstaple. Fees vary between them, so it is worth checking which crematorium your chosen funeral director works with most regularly.
What affects prices across Devon?
- Rural vs urban: Plymouth and Exeter have more providers and more competition than smaller towns like Tavistock, Totnes, or Ilfracombe
- Tourism economy: Some coastal and moorland areas rely on a more seasonal economy, which can limit the number of permanent funeral businesses
- Distance: Devon is a large county. Some funeral directors charge for travel beyond a certain radius, which can affect the overall cost if the deceased needs to be collected from a remote location
Comparing funeral directors in Devon
Devon has a good mix of long-established independent funeral directors and a smaller number of national group branches. Getting two or three itemised quotes remains the most reliable way to ensure you are paying a fair price.
You can search and compare funeral directors in Devon on our site.