Direct Cremation in Edinburgh: 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 Edinburgh, using CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
Price summary
Based on 17 published price lists within 8 miles of Edinburgh.
- Median price
- £1,240
- Highest published
- £1,545
n=17 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
Lowest published direct cremation
Alexander Davidson and Sons Funeral Director: £15
Alexander Davidson and Sons Funeral Director publishes the lowest direct cremation price we have captured within 8 miles of Edinburgh. The branch is 5.4 mi from the area centre (EH20 9AH), and the price list was last verified 5 May 2026.
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Direct cremation prices, low to high
Alexander Davidson and Sons Funeral Director
113 The Loan, Loanhead, Midlothian · EH20 9AH
Independent
£15
Direct cremation
5.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,100
Direct cremation
7.5 mi
verified 1 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
McKenzie and Millar
83-89 Great Junction Street, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN · EH6 5HZ
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
McKenzie Millar Funeralcare
177 Piersfield Terrace, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN · EH8 7BR
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
2.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
3.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
4.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,240
Direct cremation
5.5 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.
M and F Funeral Services
8 Lochend Road South, MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN · EH21 6BD
Independent or unknown
£1,395
Direct cremation
4.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,395
Direct cremation
6.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,399
Direct cremation
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,399
Direct cremation
7.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
C and A Funeral Services Ltd
126 High Street, PRESTONPANS, EAST_LOTHIAN · EH32 9AD
Independent or unknown
£1,500
Direct cremation
7.9 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.
£1,545
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 2 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 Edinburgh?
The median direct cremation price in Edinburgh is £1,240, with the lowest captured published price at £15.
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 Edinburgh
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.