Updates on UK direct cremation pricing, regulation, and industry changes. Written by the CremationCompare editorial team. No affiliate promotion, no urgency tactics — just current, useful information for families and planners.
An April 2026 price snapshot of the nine providers tracked at the time, retained as a historical record. CremationCompare now compares 10 providers and shows a current verification note on the article.
Read full post →The September 2024 reform removed Cremation Forms 4 and 5 in England and Wales. Here is how Medical Examiner scrutiny and cremation paperwork now work for families.
Read full post →Scotland's hydrolysis regulations took effect on 2 March 2026. Nearly six months later, official guidance still lists no provider offering alkaline hydrolysis.
Read full post →News posts cover industry changes. For step-by-step guides on arranging a direct cremation, see our guide library.