Direct Cremation in Ware: Compare Local Prices

Compare direct cremation in Ware using published CMA Standardised Price Lists. Captured local prices range from £1,240 to £1,825, with a median of £1,745 across 8 funeral directors with published prices.

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Price summary

Based on 8 published price lists within 5 miles of Ware.

Median price
£1,745

n=8 priced providers

Captured range
£1,240-£1,825
Latest source check
5 May 2026

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 8 published direct cremation prices within 5 miles of Ware.

Accountability

We do not arrange funerals, sell paid rankings, or accept commission for placement. Corrections are reviewed against the provider’s public price list.

Primary sources

CMA Order · CMA checklist · Corrections · Dataset

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

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    20 High Street, HARLOW, ESSEX · CM17 0DW

    Co-op Funeralcare

    £1,240

    Direct cremation

    4.8 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Co-op Funeralcare

    35 High Road, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE · EN10 7HX

    Co-op Funeralcare

    £1,240

    Direct cremation

    4.9 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • West & Sons Funerals

    110 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire · SG14 1AB

    Independent or unknown

    £1,695

    Direct cremation

    4.7 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Ware Funeral Directors

    Nelson Court Watton Road, Ware · SG12 0AA

    Dignity

    £1,745

    Direct cremation

    2.9 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Hoddesdon Funeral Directors

    79 Burford Street, Hoddesdon · EN11 8HX

    Dignity

    £1,745

    Direct cremation

    3.8 mi

    verified 30 Apr 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Hertford Funeral Directors

    83 Railway Street, Hertford · SG14 1RP

    Dignity

    £1,745

    Direct cremation

    4.7 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd - Harlow

    Robinson House Funeral Home Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex · CM20 1QP

    Independent

    £1,825

    Direct cremation

    3.8 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Masterson Funeral Home

    Station Road, Old Harlow, Essex · CM17 0AS

    Independent

    £1,825

    Direct cremation

    4.8 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 Ware?

The median direct cremation, or cremation-only, price in Ware is £1,745, with captured published prices ranging from £1,240 to £1,825.

Can I filter direct cremation prices by cost in Ware?

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 Ware?

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 Ware

Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.

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