Direct Cremation in Aberdeen: Compare Local Prices
Direct cremation is usually the lowest-cost cremation option because there is no attended ceremony at the crematorium. This page compares published direct cremation prices for funeral directors serving Aberdeen, using CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
Price summary
Based on 5 published price lists within 10 miles of Aberdeen.
- Median price
- £1,450
- Highest published
- £1,545
n=5 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
Lowest published direct cremation
Wm Gilchrist: £1,240
Wm Gilchrist publishes the lowest direct cremation price we have captured within 10 miles of Aberdeen. The branch is 3.4 mi from the area centre (AB21 9DT), and the price list was last verified 5 May 2026.
Direct cremation prices, low to high
£1,240
Direct cremation
3.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,450
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mark Shaw Funeral Services Ltd - Kincorth
26 Abbotswell Crescent Kincorth, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 5JW
Independent
£1,450
Direct cremation
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mark Shaw Funeral Services - Portlethen
Muirend Road Portlethen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 4XP
Independent
£1,450
Direct cremation
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,545
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
What’s included in the direct cremation price?
The CMA Order requires the published direct cremation price to include the cremation fee, a simple coffin, transport, and the return of ashes.
Direct cremation usually includes collection of the deceased, care before cremation, a simple coffin, transport to the crematorium, the cremation fee and return of ashes. It does not usually include a funeral service, procession, limousine, viewing or celebrant.
Prices vary because funeral directors use different crematoria, collection areas, staffing models and service levels. Always check the source price list and ask the provider what is included before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much is direct cremation in Aberdeen?
The median direct cremation price in Aberdeen is £1,450, with the lowest captured published price at £1,240.
Can family attend a direct cremation?
Usually no. A direct cremation is normally unattended. Some providers sell a separate attended direct cremation or simple service option, which should be compared separately from the standard direct cremation price.
Are these prices guaranteed?
No. Prices are captured from published CMA Standardised Price Lists and may change. Always verify the current price directly with the funeral director.
Other funeral costs in Aberdeen
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.