A Direct Cremation is an alternative to the traditional funeral. This involves the cremation of the deceased without a funeral service. A Direct Cremation is generally the most economic option because expensive coffins, preparation of the body, funeral service and expensive transportation are not included. However, many people choose Direct Cremations for reasons other than expense. Often this can be an expressed desire from the deceased or individuals with relatives who face big geographical challenges in coming together for a ceremony
Use the map and listings below to locate a Direct Cremation provider with the right price, location and service for your needs. The prices we quote for Direct Cremations include:
All charges, meetings and paperwork for the cremation
Collection of deceased and care prior to cremation
A simple coffin and urn for the ashes
Cremation fees and delivery of ashes to the family
Direct Cremation providers by area
Nationwide:
A & J Morriss
We offer a national service with no mourners present for £1095. Included is collection and care, our professional services, a simple coffin, specialist transport with pall bearers, 24/7 telephone service.
Simplicity Cremations
We’re part of the UK’s leading funeral services group, we offer a high quality, national service using our own professional premises, vehicles and staff at all times. We’re here 24 hours a day. Direct unattended cremations start at £1,095. Small, family-led attended cremations from £1,345.
Pure Cremation
The UK’s leading Direct Cremation Specialist. A trusted family firm covering England and Wales, collection from any location 24/7. From just £1,195 including a solid wood eco-coffin and hand delivery of the ashes.
Caledonia Cremation
We are Scotland’s not-for-profit funeral directors. Simple, direct cremations anywhere in mainland Scotland. One price for everyone – £995. We promise to take care of you. Call 24/7 on 03000 11 33 11.
South East England:
Leverton & Sons
Our Direct Cremation price is £1,795. Medical certificates for cremation are an additional cost of £164, therefore bringing the total to £1,959. These medical certificates are usually required unless the death is a coroner’s case or are waived for some reason.
Unlike many other Direct Cremation packages, we include the use of a hearse unless otherwise advised and also allow families and loved ones to be present if they wish to pay their last respects.
Holmes & Family
Local removal of deceased within office hours, provision of simple coffin and transportation to nearest crematorium at a mutually agreed date and time. (Staines, Camberley, Fleet, Aldershot)
O’Dwyer Funerals
I offer a direct cremation at a time that’s suits the family. If the family wish to attend they may. The ashes can then be collected from my office. Please call Don to discuss. (West London)
Brent Funeral Service
£ 975.00 all-inclusive for our Direct Cremation service. Our service includes removal of the deceased, our professional services, provision of a suitable coffin, medical certificates fee and transport to the local crematorium. Contact us on 020 8937 2390 to discuss further.
South West of England
Miller Bros & FP Butler
As an independent family owned business we offer a dignified, respectful direct service with no mourners and no funeral ceremony for £1,681 inclusive. Please contact our office on 01202 485439 or 01202 485108 for details. (Bournemouth area)
Head & Wheble
As an independent, family owned business we offer a dignified, respectful, direct service. This has no mourners and no funeral ceremony, for £1482 inclusive. Please contact our office on 01202 551190 for further details. (Bournemouth area)
Just Cremation
£925 Inclusive for a simple and dignified committal service at a crematorium and time of our choosing without mourners.
We cover Hampshire, Dorset & Wiltshire. Please call 01202237933
The Hampshire Funeral Company
Our direct cremation price starts at £900 for an unattended cremation. Our price for a family led attended cremation is £1500. Ideal for a DIY funeral. Please call 01489 667869 or email [email protected]
East of England
G M Taylor Independent Funeral Directors
Offering our direct cremation service for £1,497 inclusive of all costs. To discus this option please call 01473 806131 / 517856 or Mobile 07957491059. (Ipswich and surrounding area)
Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services
We offer a direct cremation service throughout Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire. This includes collection of the deceased from any address within 20 miles of any of our funeral homes, provision of a simple coffin, completion of doctors’ certificates where required, delivery to a crematorium of our choosing, cremation fee and return of the ashes into our care. Inclusive charge – £1,395
Midlands
Trust Funerals
£1200 all inclusive for our premier Cremation Only service covering the Midlands and the North of England. Call us on 01629 337222.
North East England
Gooding Funeral Services
Our classic private cremation is without service, ceremony or mourners; however, you can be certain that our level of service and the care of your relative or friend, remains of the highest standard. At £1,425 this modest, fixed cremation is inclusive of necessary disbursements.
You can also use the Funeral Choice comparison tool find traditional funeral director providers near you, many of which also offer a Direct Cremation service at your request.