Direct Cremation in London: Prices, Providers & Home Collection Options

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

The cheapest option is not necessarily the most complete. For London families, the main points to compare are home collection, ashes return, urn inclusion, and whether extra fees sit outside the advertised price.

This page brings those published details together so you can compare providers serving London on a like-for-like basis. Updated March 2026.

Cheapest price

£895

Last updated March 2026

Average price

£1268

Last updated March 2026

Providers

9

Compare Direct Cremation Prices in London

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 Option in London

The cheapest published starting price for London on this page is £895. That may suit families who want the lowest headline price and are comfortable checking carefully what sits outside it.

A better-value option may be a provider with a higher advertised price but more included as standard, especially where home collection and ashes return matter.

Which Providers Include Home Collection in London?

Home collection is one of the clearest differences between providers serving London.

Some providers include it in the published price. Some present it as an extra cost. Others do not show it as part of the standard offer. If you are comparing options for a family home rather than a hospital or mortuary collection, this row matters as much as the headline price.

Local crematoria in London

London has over 15 crematoria across the boroughs. Crematorium fees in central London tend to be higher than outer boroughs. National direct cremation providers cover all London postcodes and typically use their own arrangements rather than a specific local crematorium.

  • Golders Green Crematorium
  • Mortlake Crematorium
  • City of London Cemetery and Crematorium
  • Putney Vale Crematorium
  • East London Cemetery and Crematorium
  • Honour Oak Crematorium

Registrar: Each London borough has its own registrar office for registering deaths.

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FAQs

What is the cheapest direct cremation in London?

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

Which providers include home collection in London?

Not every provider includes home collection in its standard published price. The comparison table shows whether home collection is included, charged separately, or not shown as part of the standard offer.

Which option gives the best value in London?

That depends on what you need included. If you want the lowest starting price, the cheapest option may suit you. If you want fewer extras to check separately, a higher-priced provider may represent better value.

Are ashes returned as standard?

Some providers include ashes return in the published price, while others list it as an extra cost or do not make it clear in the summary offer.

What should I compare apart from price?

For London, the most useful points to compare are home collection, ashes return, urn inclusion, and whether any important charges 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.