Direct Cremation in Merseyside: Compare Local Prices
Compare direct cremation in Merseyside using published CMA Standardised Price Lists. Captured local prices range from £500 to £2,744, with a median of £1,545 across 97 funeral directors with published prices.
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Price summary
Based on 97 published price lists within 15 miles of Merseyside.
- Median price
- £1,545
- Captured range
- £500-£2,744
- Latest source check
- 7 May 2026
n=97 priced providers
Last verified 7 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: 7 May 2026. Based on 97 published direct cremation prices within 15 miles of Merseyside.
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
W Williams and Son Funeral Directors
16 Chester Road, ELLESMERE_PORT, MERSEYSIDE · CH65 6RU
Independent or unknown
£500
Direct cremation
9.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd - Upholland
Stretton House 23 Hall Green Upholand, Skelmsdale, Lancashire · WN8 0PB
Independent
£869
Direct cremation
14.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£875
Direct cremation
13.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£875
Direct cremation
13.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£999
Direct cremation
11.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd
Elizabeth House Station Road Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire · WA5 1RQ
Independent
£999
Direct cremation
14.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,075
Direct cremation
8.5 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,075
Direct cremation
10.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,075
Direct cremation
11.8 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,075
Direct cremation
13.3 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,075
Direct cremation
14.8 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mears & Jackson Ltd - Little Sutton
Unit 4, 438 Chester Road Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire · CH66 3RB
Independent
£1,195
Direct cremation
8.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,195
Direct cremation
11.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,200
Direct cremation
10.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.6 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.
£1,240
Direct cremation
3.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
6.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
8.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
8.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
10.5 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 Merseyside?
The median direct cremation, or cremation-only, price in Merseyside is £1,545, with captured published prices ranging from £500 to £2,744.
Can I filter direct cremation prices by cost in Merseyside?
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 Merseyside?
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 Merseyside
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.