DATA-BACKED GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026
How much does a funeral limousine cost in the UK?
A funeral limousine is an extra car for the family, on top of the hearse that carries the coffin. It is priced per vehicle, and it is one of the more common upsells on a funeral bill. Plenty of families are happy using their own cars instead, which quietly removes the cost altogether.
The quick version
- The limousine is an additional family car beyond the hearse, charged per vehicle.
- It is a common add-on, so it is easy to include without much thought.
- Using family cars instead is perfectly normal and saves the whole fee.
- The cost rises with each extra car and with longer distances.
- The Standardised Price List shows the per-car price, so you can decide how many, if any, you want.
What people actually paid
Why the price varies so much
It is mostly a question of how many cars and how far. Each limousine is priced separately, so two cars cost roughly twice one, and distance can add to it if the journey is long or there are several pickups. Some firms include a car in a package while others charge for every one. Because it is an optional extra rather than a necessity, the biggest variable is simply whether you choose to have it at all, and family cars are a common and accepted alternative.
How to pay less
- Ask yourself whether family cars would do, which removes the cost entirely.
- If you want one limousine, resist adding a second unless you truly need the seats.
- Check the per-car price and any mileage charge on the price list.
- Keep the route direct, as longer journeys can cost more.
- Coordinate lifts among family so fewer cars are needed.
- Decline it for a smaller or graveside gathering where it adds little.
Common questions
Do I need a limousine at all?
No. The hearse carries the coffin, and the family limousine is optional. Many families use their own cars, which is completely normal and saves the fee.
How much does a second limousine add?
Roughly the same again, since cars are priced individually. If you are watching the cost, one car or none, with family driving themselves, keeps it down.
Are limousines ever included in the funeral price?
Sometimes a director includes one in a package, but often each car is charged separately. Check the Standardised Price List so you know what is bundled and what is extra.