Direct Cremation in Bedford: Compare Local Prices
Compare direct cremation in Bedford using published CMA Standardised Price Lists. Captured local prices range from £1,150 to £1,595, with a median of £1,450 across 5 funeral directors with published prices.
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Price summary
Based on 5 published price lists within 8 miles of Bedford.
- Median price
- £1,450
- Captured range
- £1,150-£1,595
- Latest source check
- 5 May 2026
n=5 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
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Source
Service pages compare the same published CMA price-list line across nearby funeral directors. Price is only one factor and should be checked with the provider directly.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 5 published direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Bedford.
Accountability
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Primary sources
Prices can change and packages differ. Always confirm the current price, what is included, availability, and any third-party costs directly with the funeral director before deciding.
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Published direct cremation prices
£1,150
Direct cremation
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,450
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,595
Direct cremation
1.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,595
Direct cremation
7.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
What’s included in the direct cremation price?
The CMA Order requires the published direct cremation price to include the cremation fee, a simple coffin, transport, and the return of ashes.
Direct cremation, sometimes called cremation only or a no-service funeral, usually includes collection of the deceased, care before cremation, a simple coffin, transport to the crematorium, the cremation fee and return of ashes. It does not usually include a funeral service, procession, limousine, viewing or celebrant.
Prices vary because funeral directors use different crematoria, collection areas, staffing models and service levels. Always check the source price list and ask the provider what is included before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much is direct cremation in Bedford?
The median direct cremation, or cremation-only, price in Bedford is £1,450, with captured published prices ranging from £1,150 to £1,595.
Can I filter direct cremation prices by cost in Bedford?
Yes. Cost is one filter in the comparison, alongside distance, provider details, inclusion notes and the date of the source price list. Funeral Cost Index publishes comparison data; it does not recommend a specific provider.
Is direct cremation the same as cremation only in Bedford?
Yes. Cremation only, simple cremation, unattended cremation and direct cremation usually mean the same basic product: cremation without mourners present and without a funeral service. Some providers sell a separate simple attended option, so compare the published price-list wording carefully.
Are these prices guaranteed?
No. Prices are captured from published CMA Standardised Price Lists and may change. Always verify the current price directly with the funeral director.
Other funeral costs in Bedford
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.