Direct Cremation UK vs Pure Cremation: direct cremation compared
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Headline answer
Direct Cremation UK has the lower published starting price at £895. Pure Cremation is £700 higher at headline level. That is not necessarily the final gap: collection, ashes, an urn and postcode conditions can change it.
Direct Cremation UK publishes £895 and Pure Cremation publishes £1,595. This comparison is generated from the same central provider records used for their detail pages, calculator and structured price data.
At a glance
| Item | Direct Cremation UK | Pure Cremation |
|---|---|---|
| Published starting price | £895 | £1,595 |
| Price condition | Hospital, mortuary or coroner collection in England or Wales; ashes scattered. | Hospital or mortuary collection in mainland England, Wales and Scotland, including Skye. |
| Published coverage | England and Wales | Mainland England, Wales and Scotland, including Skye |
| Hospital/mortuary collection | Included | Included |
| Home/care collection | £250 extra | £260 extra |
| Out-of-hours collection | Included | Included |
| Ashes scattered | Included | Included |
| Ashes collected by family | Not clear | Not clear |
| Ashes delivered | £91 including engraved urn | Included |
| Take-home urn/container | Included with £91 delivery | Included |
| Official sources checked | 30 August 2026 | 30 August 2026 |
What could change the total?
Direct Cremation UK: Hospital, mortuary or coroner collection in England or Wales; ashes scattered. Hospice, care home or private-residence collection: £250. Hand delivery in a wooden engraved urn: £91.
Pure Cremation: Hospital or mortuary collection in mainland England, Wales and Scotland, including Skye. Urgent collection from a place without mortuary facilities: £260. Hand return included.
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