Lancashire covers a large area of north-west England, from Preston and Blackpool on the coast to the Forest of Bowland and the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales. Funeral costs across the county are broadly in line with the national average, with some of the lowest direct cremation prices we have seen anywhere in our data.
What does a funeral cost in Lancashire?
Based on pricing data from 33 funeral homes across the county, typical costs are:
- Direct cremation: from £881, averaging around £1,681
- Standard attended funeral: from £1,490, averaging around £2,265
The national average for a standard funeral is £2,328 and for direct cremation £1,593, so Lancashire sits close to or slightly below both benchmarks. What stands out is the starting price for direct cremation: at £881, it is among the lowest in our entire dataset.
These figures cover the funeral director's fees and a basic coffin. Third-party costs including cremation fees, the officiant, and any extras are on top.
Check Funeral Prices Near MeDirect cremation in Lancashire
Lancashire offers some of the most affordable direct cremation pricing in the country, starting from £881. The average of £1,681 is slightly above the national figure, but the presence of competitively priced providers means there are genuine options for families who want to keep costs down.
To understand what direct cremation involves and whether it might be the right choice, see our guide to what direct cremation is and how it works.
Traditional funeral costs in Lancashire
A full attended funeral in Lancashire typically costs between £1,490 and £2,995 for the funeral director's package. Once you add cremation fees (typically £300 to £650 at Lancashire crematoria), an officiant, and any optional extras, the all-in total usually falls between £2,500 and £4,000.
For burial funerals, plot costs vary across the county. The larger towns and cities tend to have higher cemetery fees than smaller market towns or rural areas.
What affects prices across Lancashire?
- Town vs rural: Funeral homes in Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, and Lancaster typically see more competition than those in smaller towns
- Crematorium fees: Lancashire has several crematoria, and fees are set independently by each one
- Chain vs independent: The county has a mix of long-established independent funeral directors and branches of national groups, which can price differently
Comparing funeral directors in Lancashire
With 33 providers in our Lancashire data, there are real choices to be made. Getting two or three itemised quotes before committing is always worth doing.
You can search and compare funeral directors in Lancashire on our site.