Direct Cremation in Durham: 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 Durham, using CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
Price summary
Based on 17 published price lists within 8 miles of Durham.
- Median price
- £1,240
- Highest published
- £1,995
n=17 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
Lowest published direct cremation
A M Ranson Funeral Service: £975
A M Ranson Funeral Service publishes the lowest direct cremation price we have captured within 8 miles of Durham. The branch is 5.3 mi from the area centre (DH3 3AX), and the price list was last verified 5 May 2026.
Direct cremation prices, low to high
A M Ranson Funeral Service
151 Front Street, CHESTER_LE_STREET, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH3 3AX
Independent or unknown
£975
Direct cremation
5.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
3.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
6.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
6.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,745
Direct cremation
5.3 mi
verified 2 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
1 Mill Place, HOUGHTON_LE_SPRING, TYNE_AND_WEAR · DH4 4JT
Independent or unknown
£1,745
Direct cremation
7.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,745
Direct cremation
7.1 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors Ltd
12-13 Westbourne Terrace Shiney Row, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear · DH4 4QT
Independent
£1,890
Direct cremation
7.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Andrew Grey Funeral Directors
9 North View Terrace, HOUGHTON_LE_SPRING, TYNE_AND_WEAR · DH4 5NN
Independent or unknown
£1,995
Direct cremation
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Gordon Fletcher & Sons Funeral Directors
Charles Street, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY_DURHAM · DL16 7LG
Independent or unknown
£1,995
Direct cremation
5.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,995
Direct cremation
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Gordon Fletcher & Sons Funeral Directors
Lazarus House, FERRYHILL, COUNTY_DURHAM · DL17 8BD
Independent or unknown
£1,995
Direct cremation
6.5 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 Durham?
The median direct cremation price in Durham is £1,240, with the lowest captured published price at £975.
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 Durham
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.