Direct Cremation Prices
To help you choose what's suitable for your loved one, we've collated a table inclusive of the market-leading direct cremation companies offering the best quality and cheapest direct cremations. You can compare cremation only costs and how much each company charges, including any extras you might have to pay for.
Typically, direct cremations are the cheapest option when it comes to arranging a funeral in the UK. If you’re looking for an affordable option for a loved one who has recently passed away or looking to plan ahead by taking out a direct cremation funeral plan, this could be the best choice for you.
Choosing and organising a funeral is never easy. But with the best direct cremation provider comparison table below, hopefully, it'll make things that bit easier in helping you choose the best direct cremation for your loved one.
Alternatively, if you'd like to settle your funeral arrangements early, you can compare funeral plans.
| Direct Cremation Product Feature |
Distinct Cremations
£895 |
Pure Cremations
£1,195 |
Memoria
£950 |
Simplicity
£995 |
Celebration of Life
£850 |
| Bringing deceased into care during office hours |
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| Bringing deceased into care 24 hours a day |
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£250 for out of hours collection |
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£250 for out of hours collection |
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£195 for out of hours collection |
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£250 for out of hours collection |
| Bringing deceased into care from any place of death |
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£200 for non-hospital collection |
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£250 for non-hospital collection |
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£250 for non-hospital collection |
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£250 for non-hospital collection |
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£250 for non-hospital collection |
| Doctor's fee for medical cause of death certificate |
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£82 extra |
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£82 extra |
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£82 extra |
| Removal of pacemaker, medical implants or artificial limbs |
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£100 extra |
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| Provision of standard coffin |
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| No charge for oversized coffin |
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£150 extra |
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£250 extra |
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£300 extra |
| Transport of deceased |
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| Notification of the date of the cremation |
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| Unattended cremation fee |
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| Cremation service takes place in your region |
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| Hand delivered return of ashes included |
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£100 extra |
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£75 extra |
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£40 extra |
| Ashes return guaranteed within 14 days |
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£150 extra |
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| Direct Cremation price |
£895 |
£1,195 |
£950 |
£995 |
£850 |
All information correct as of 18/05/2022
Direct Cremation Costs UK
The average cost of a direct cremation in the UK is £1,554* when extras and add-ons are taken into account. This is up to £2,630 cheaper than a traditional funeral with service.
Direct cremations are a simplified funeral that takes place without attendees or a service. Importantly, direct cremations maintain the quality and dignity that you would expect from any funeral provider.
*Sunlife Report 2021
