Direct Cremation in St Albans: 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 St Albans, using CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
Price summary
Based on 13 published price lists within 6 miles of St Albans.
- Median price
- £1,745
- Highest published
- £1,895
n=13 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
Lowest published direct cremation
Co-op Funeralcare: £1,240
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price we have captured within 6 miles of St Albans. The branch is <1 mi from the area centre (AL1 4JS), and the price list was last verified 5 May 2026.
Direct cremation prices, low to high
£1,240
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited
48 Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP3 9HL
Independent
£1,395
Direct cremation
5.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Neville Funeral Service - Hemel Hempstead
75 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP1 1LF
Independent
£1,450
Direct cremation
5.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,645
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,645
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,745
Direct cremation
1.5 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,745
Direct cremation
4.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,745
Direct cremation
4.4 mi
verified 2 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors
The Olde Bakery, ST_ALBANS, LONDON · AL2 3TL
Independent or unknown
£1,895
Direct cremation
2.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder & Sons - Bricket Wood
The Old Bakery Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire · AL2 3TL
Independent
£1,895
Direct cremation
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder & Sons - Abbots Langley
51 High Street, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire · WD5 0AA
Independent
£1,895
Direct cremation
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder Ltd t/a M K Ginder & Sons
Unit 1B Greycaine Road, Watford, Hertfordshire · WD24 7GP
Independent
£1,895
Direct cremation
5.7 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 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 St Albans?
The median direct cremation price in St Albans is £1,745, with the lowest captured published price at £1,240.
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 St Albans
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.