Independent, official-source comparison
Compare the cost you will actually need
Headline prices currently range from £895 to £1,695, but collection, ashes, an urn and postcode can change the total. Calculate your scenario before deciding.
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Compare the cost for your circumstances
Headline prices are not like-for-like. Choose the collection and ashes options you need; postcode is used only in your browser and is not sent to us.
Provider headline prices
Sorted by published base price, not paid placement or recommendation.
Direct Cremation UK
SpecialistOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
Express Cremations
SpecialistOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
Aura Funerals
SpecialistOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
Distinct Cremations
SpecialistOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
Simplicity Cremations
DignityOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
Co-op Funeralcare
Co-operativeOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
White Rose Modern Funerals
Funeral DirectorOfficial sources checked 30 Aug 2026
Why the calculator sometimes says “quote required”
Conditional coverage
Some providers say “local”, “mainland” or “remote areas by quote” without publishing a postcode boundary.
Bundled options
A returned-ashes package can include collection or an urn, so the calculator avoids charging the same bundle twice.
Conflicting sources
Where a live page and official PDF disagree, we disclose it and do not manufacture a precise answer.
Browse local guidance
City pages now send postcode-sensitive comparisons through the same calculator rather than claiming every national provider covers every postcode.
Aberdeen
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Birmingham
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Blackpool
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Bolton
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Bournemouth
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Bradford
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Brighton
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Bristol
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Cambridge
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Cardiff
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Chelmsford
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Frequently asked questions
How much does direct cremation cost in the UK?
Published headline prices among the 10 providers compared here currently run from £895 to £1,695. Your total can change with the collection location, ashes delivery, urn, postcode and other case-specific needs.
Is the lowest headline price always cheapest?
No. A lower base price may exclude home collection, ashes return or an urn. Use the scenario calculator and compare a complete published total or known subtotal, then obtain a written quote.
What is normally included?
Packages generally include collection under stated conditions, care, a suitable coffin or container, an unattended cremation and required cremation arrangements. Home collection, ashes choices, urns, timing and geographic terms vary.
Does the calculator guarantee the price?
No. It adds current published charges from official sources. It marks a result “quote required” when coverage or a selected fee is conditional, unclear or unpublished. Always confirm the complete total in writing.
Is CremationCompare a funeral director?
No. CremationCompare is an independent comparison service. We do not collect or care for the deceased and do not arrange cremations.