Direct Cremation in Essex: Compare Local Prices
Direct cremation is usually the lowest-cost cremation option because there is no attended ceremony at the crematorium. This page compares published direct cremation prices for funeral directors serving Essex, using CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
Price summary
Based on 105 published price lists within 25 miles of Essex.
- Median price
- £1,400
- Highest published
- £2,115
n=105 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
Lowest published direct cremation
J Edwards Funeral Directors: £963
J Edwards Funeral Directors publishes the lowest direct cremation price we have captured within 25 miles of Essex. The branch is 19.8 mi from the area centre (CO10 1RB), and the price list was last verified 5 May 2026.
Direct cremation prices, low to high
£963
Direct cremation
19.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£975
Direct cremation
18.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
D J Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors Limited
43 Lampits Hill, STAMFORD, ESSEX · SS17 9AA
Independent or unknown
£999
Direct cremation
17.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£999
Direct cremation
17.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,200
Direct cremation
13.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
F P Guiver & Sons Ltd - Leigh on Sea
416 Rayleigh Road Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, Essex · SS9 5PT
Independent
£1,200
Direct cremation
13.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,200
Direct cremation
13.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,200
Direct cremation
16.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,200
Direct cremation
16.5 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
2.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
6.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
8.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
11.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
11.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
12.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
12.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
15.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
15.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
16.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
16.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
17.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
17.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
19.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
20.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
20.9 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 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 Essex?
The median direct cremation price in Essex is £1,400, with the lowest captured published price at £963.
Can family attend a direct cremation?
Usually no. A direct cremation is normally unattended. Some providers sell a separate attended direct cremation or simple service option, which should be compared separately from the standard direct cremation price.
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 Essex
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.