4 PRICES TRACKED
Coffin or casket
From a simple cardboard or veneer coffin to solid wood. Funeral directors mark these up heavily, and you can often supply your own.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Chain (Co-op, Dignity) | Basic coffin (wood-effect veneer)Dignity/P B Wright Basic Coffin (Traditional Collection) | £250 | — | source |
| 2025 | North East England | Independent | Coffin (from)David Knowles coffins from £400 | £400 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Chain (Co-op, Dignity) | Cardboard coffinDignity/P B Wright Cardboard Coffin (Natural Collection) | £699 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Chain (Co-op, Dignity) | Willow coffinDignity/P B Wright Willow Coffin (Natural Collection) | £949 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does coffin cost in the UK?
Across 4 real UK prices, the median is £550, ranging from £250 to £949. These are published price-list figures and bills families actually paid, not estimates.
Why do coffin prices vary so much?
Funeral directors set their own fees, and third-party costs like the crematorium or burial plot vary by area. A national chain and a local independent can be hundreds or thousands apart for the same service.
How can I pay less for coffin?
Compare the Standardised Price Lists of a few directors near you, ask for the director's fee separately from third-party costs, consider a direct cremation, and supply your own coffin or celebrant where you can. You are never obliged to accept the first quote.
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Methodology: prices here are figures from funeral directors' published Standardised Price Lists, and bills families reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.