Direct Cremation in Birmingham: Prices, Providers & What's Included

Direct cremation prices for 9 providers serving Birmingham currently range from £895 to £1595 on this site, based on published pricing and inclusion details.

The lowest starting price is only part of the comparison. For Birmingham, the more useful differences are what is included, what sits outside the standard package, and whether a higher-priced option may represent better overall value.

This page compares providers serving Birmingham using published pricing so you can see both the cost range and the practical differences more clearly. Updated March 2026.

Cheapest price

£895

Last updated March 2026

Average price

£1268

Last updated March 2026

Providers

9

Compare Direct Cremation Prices in Birmingham

Direct Cremation UK
Last updated March 2026
£895
Home collection
Ashes returned
Urn included
Verified
Express Cremations
Last updated March 2026
£995
Home collection
£100 extra
Ashes returned
£50 extra
Urn included
Verified
Verified
Farewill
Last updated March 2026
£1095
Home collection
Ashes returned
Urn included
Verified
Memoria Direct
Last updated March 2026
£1145
Home collection
£250 extra
Ashes returned
✓ (£100 delivery)
Urn included
Verified
Distinct Cremations
Last updated March 2026
£1350
Home collection
Ashes returned
£100 extra
Urn included
Verified
Simplicity Cremations
Last updated March 2026
£1399
Home collection
Ashes returned
Urn included
Verified
Co-op Funeralcare
Last updated March 2026
£1445
Home collection
Ashes returned
✓ (£50 delivery)
Urn included
Verified
Pure Cremation
Last updated March 2026
£1495
Home collection
Ashes returned
Urn included
Verified
White Rose Modern Funerals
Last updated March 2026
£1595
Home collection
£250 extra
Ashes returned
Urn included
Verified

Cheapest vs Best-Value in Birmingham

The cheapest published starting price for Birmingham on this page is £895. That may suit families focused on the lowest available entry price and willing to check the package detail carefully.

A better-value option may be one that includes more useful features in the standard package, even where the headline price is higher.

What's Included and What Costs Extra

The key comparison points in Birmingham are collection arrangements, ashes return, urn inclusion, and whether the provider makes any extra costs clear in the package summary.

This is where the difference between a low starting price and a stronger-value package usually becomes clearer.

Local crematoria in Birmingham

Birmingham has three council-run crematoria managed by the Bereavement Services Section. Birmingham Crematorium in Perry Barr, opened in 1903, is one of the oldest in the country. National direct cremation providers serve all Birmingham postcodes.

  • Birmingham Crematorium (Perry Barr)
  • Lodge Hill Crematorium (Selly Oak)
  • Sutton Coldfield Crematorium

Registrar: Birmingham Register Office, Holliday Street, B1 1TH.

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FAQs

What is the cheapest direct cremation in Birmingham?

The lowest published starting price currently shown for providers serving Birmingham is £895.

Which provider includes the most for the price?

That depends on what you need included. The comparison table is the quickest way to see where a provider appears to include more practical features in the standard package.

Do all providers include ashes return?

No. That varies by provider. The table shows where ashes return is included, extra, or not clearly stated.

Which providers charge extra for collection?

That varies by provider. Check the comparison table and provider pages to see whether collection is included, extra, or not clearly stated.

What should I compare apart from price?

For Birmingham, compare collection, ashes return, urn inclusion, paperwork, and whether any important costs sit outside the advertised figure.

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.