1 PRICES TRACKED
Headstone or memorial
The memorial stone, usually bought separately and months later. Prices range widely by size, material and lettering.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Headstone / memorial (slate, with base and inscription)Honister slate headstone from £2,282 + VAT (incl base, basic inscription, haulage) | £2,282 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does headstone cost in the UK?
Across 1 real UK prices, the median is £2,282, ranging from £2,282 to £2,282. These are published price-list figures and bills families actually paid, not estimates.
Why do headstone 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 headstone?
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.