Direct Cremation in Preston: Prices & Lancashire Coverage

Direct cremation prices for 9 providers serving Preston currently range from £895 to £1595 on this site.

Preston is served by Preston Crematorium (Longridge), with Lytham Park, Carleton (Blackpool), Accrington, and Burnley as alternative sites for the wider Lancashire area. PR postcodes covering Chorley, Garstang, and rural Lancashire are normally covered.

This page compares providers serving Preston on the same package basis. Updated March 2026.

Cheapest price

£895

Last updated March 2026

Average price

£1272

Last updated March 2026

Providers

9

Compare Direct Cremation Prices in Preston

Direct Cremation UK
Last updated March 2026
£895
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Express Cremations
Last updated March 2026
£995
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£100 extra
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£50 extra
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Farewill
Last updated March 2026
£1095
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Memoria Direct
Last updated March 2026
£1145
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£250 extra
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Distinct Cremations
Last updated March 2026
£1350
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£100 extra
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Simplicity Cremations
Last updated March 2026
£1399
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Co-op Funeralcare
Last updated March 2026
£1445
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Pure Cremation
Last updated March 2026
£1495
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White Rose Modern Funerals
Last updated March 2026
£1595
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Cheapest vs Best-Value in Preston

The cheapest published starting price for Preston on this page is £895.

For rural Lancashire or Lake District postcodes, a base price that includes home collection often beats a low headline plus a regional surcharge.

Local Crematoria & Coverage

Preston Crematorium at Longridge serves the city. Lytham Park, Carleton (Blackpool), Accrington, and Burnley cover the wider Lancashire area.

For LA postcodes (Lancaster, Morecambe, Lake District), Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium and Beetham Hall serve the area.

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FAQs

What is the cheapest direct cremation in Preston?

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

Which crematorium is used?

Preston Crematorium at Longridge is the principal site. Lytham Park, Carleton, Accrington, or Burnley may be used as alternatives.

Does it cover the Lake District?

For LA postcodes, yes — usually via Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium or Beetham Hall.

How long does it take to arrange?

Typically 7–14 days from death.

Is the cremation itself the same as an attended service?

Yes. The cremation procedure is identical; direct cremation removes the supporting funeral service rather than the cremation itself.

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.