Direct cremation prices by area and region

An unattended cremation: the funeral director collects the deceased, provides a simple coffin, transports them to the crematorium, and returns the ashes. No service, no procession.

National cost guide

How much does a direct cremation cost in the UK? See the national median, full range, and how prices vary by provider.

What’s included

The CMA Order requires the published direct cremation price to include the cremation fee, a simple coffin, transport, and the return of ashes.

Funeral Cost Index compares this same published CMA price-list line across providers, so a direct cremation is compared with direct cremation, attended funeral charges with attended funeral charges, and burial charges with burial charges. This avoids treating a lower-scope service as if it were the same service as a fuller funeral.

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How to read these prices

Direct cremation is normally an all-in price that includes the cremation fee. Attended funeral and attended burial figures normally show the funeral director’s charges only, with crematorium, burial plot, minister, celebrant and other third-party fees shown separately by the provider.

Prices are captured from each funeral director’s published Standardised Price List where available. They are useful for comparison, but they are not quotes and may change. Always confirm the current price and what is included directly with the provider.

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Why local comparison matters

Funeral prices vary materially between providers in the same town because of collection radius, staffing model, premises, ownership group, coffin specification and local third-party fees. Comparing published price-list lines by location gives a fairer view than relying on national averages alone.