UK Direct Cremation Providers
We compare 9 national direct cremation providers, sorted by cheapest published price first. Every provider listed here covers the whole of mainland UK (or England and Wales at a minimum) and publishes their pricing in line with the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order.
How we compare providers
Providers are always listed cheapest first. We do not accept payment to change the order, and a provider's commercial relationship with us (if any) has no bearing on their placement.
Prices shown are the provider's own published starting prices. Click "View Details" on any provider to see the full inclusion checklist — home collection, ashes return, urn, doctor's fees, and any extras that sit outside the headline figure.
What to check before choosing
- Total cost, not headline price — the cheapest starting price may exclude home collection, ashes return, or an urn
- Collection area — all providers listed here cover most of the UK, but some charge extra for remote postcodes
- Ashes handling — some providers scatter ashes by default and charge extra to return them
- Payment terms — some accept payment after the cremation, others require upfront payment
About this comparison
CremationCompare is an independent comparison service — not a funeral director. We do not arrange cremations ourselves. We publish provider prices and what is included so families can compare and contact providers directly.
Prices are sourced from each provider's own website and from CMA Standardised Price Lists. They are re-verified regularly using automated monitoring, but prices can change at short notice. We always recommend confirming the current price directly with the provider before making any arrangements.
For background on what direct cremation involves, read our guide to direct cremation. For help choosing, see how to choose a cremation provider.