Direct Cremation in Greater Manchester: Compare Local Prices
Compare direct cremation in Greater Manchester using published CMA Standardised Price Lists. Captured local prices range from £1 to £2,300, with a median of £1,450 across 123 funeral directors with published prices.
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Price summary
Based on 123 published price lists within 15 miles of Greater Manchester.
- Median price
- £1,450
- Captured range
- £1-£2,300
- Latest source check
- 5 May 2026
n=123 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 123 published direct cremation prices within 15 miles of Greater Manchester.
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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
Direct cremation
9.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Atherton
Carina Lodge Funeral Home 178 Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Wigan · M46 9AE
Independent
£869
Direct cremation
10.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Leigh
Parsonage House 100 Railway Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester · WN7 4AN
Independent
£869
Direct cremation
11.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Hindley
Century House 6-8 Wigan Road Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester · WN2 3BE
Independent
£869
Direct cremation
14.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
P Loftus & Son
263 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire · M21 7GJ
Independent
£925
Direct cremation
3.2 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£925
Direct cremation
3.7 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Carl Hogg & Susan Fields Funeral Service Ltd
Colliery Cottage 49 Heath Street, Golbourne, Cheshire · WA3 3BS
Independent
£1,050
Direct cremation
14.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Bowley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd
48 Wellington Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester · OL6 6DQ
Independent
£1,195
Direct cremation
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mears & Jackson Ltd
West Cemetery Lodge Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire · WA1 3BG
Independent
£1,195
Direct cremation
14.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
2.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Chorlton Funeralcare
102 Unit C Manchester Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M21 9BG
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
2.8 mi
verified 5 May 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
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Charles Robb Funeralcare
22 Errwood Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M19 2PA
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
3.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
3.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Bridgford and Sons Ltd
23 Chorley Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M27 4AF
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
4.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
4.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J R Barlow Funeralcare
238 Station Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M27 6BY
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
4.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Urmston Funeralcare
12 Crofts Bank Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M41 0TS
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Middleton Funeralcare
140 Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER · M24 2LH
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.4 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 Greater Manchester?
The median direct cremation, or cremation-only, price in Greater Manchester is £1,450, with captured published prices ranging from £1 to £2,300.
Can I filter direct cremation prices by cost in Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.