Direct cremation in Preston
Compare direct cremation prices in Preston across 9 national providers. All providers listed below serve Preston and surrounding areas.
Prices currently range from £895, with an average of £1272 (updated March 2026).
The cheapest headline price is not always the most complete option. The key differences between providers serving Preston are usually home collection, ashes return, urn inclusion, and whether important extras sit outside the advertised price. Use the comparison table below to see what each provider includes at their published price.
Cheapest price
£895
Last updated March 2026
Average price
£1272
Last updated March 2026
Providers
9
Comparison table
| Home Collection | Ashes Returned | Urn Included | Verified | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Last updated March 2026 | £895 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £995 | £100 extra | £50 extra | — | Verified |
Last updated March 2026 | £1095 | — | — | — | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £1145 | £250 extra | ✓ (£100 delivery) | — | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £1350 | ✗ | £100 extra | — | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £1399 | — | ✓ | — | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £1445 | ✓ | ✓ (£50 delivery) | ✓ | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £1495 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Last updated March 2026 | £1595 | £250 extra | — | ✗ | — |
Cheapest vs best value in Preston
The cheapest published starting price for Preston is £895. That may suit families who want the lowest entry price and are comfortable checking the package details carefully.
A higher-priced provider may represent better value where home collection, ashes return, an urn, or fewer extra charges matter more than the lowest headline figure.
What to check before booking
- Home collection — some providers only include hospital/mortuary collection; collecting from a private home may cost £100–£250 extra
- Ashes return — some providers scatter ashes by default and charge extra to return them to you
- Urn — rarely included in the cheapest packages; expect to pay £30–£100 if you want one
- Out-of-hours fees — collection at weekends or evenings may carry a surcharge
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FAQs
What is direct cremation in Preston?
Direct cremation is an unattended cremation without a service at the crematorium.
Why do prices vary between providers serving Preston?
Even when the cremation itself is similar, prices can differ based on what's included, such as collection, ashes return, and urn options.
What's a realistic "from" price in Preston?
Right now we're seeing prices from £895 across 9 providers (updated March 2026). Always check the original pricing page before booking.
CMA note: UK funeral directors are required to publish a Standardised Price List under the Funerals Market Investigation Order. We use these sources to help you compare, but always confirm details on the original pricing page.