Direct Cremation in Reading: 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 Reading, using CMA Standardised Price Lists where available.
Price summary
Based on 20 published price lists within 8 miles of Reading.
- Median price
- £1,695
- Highest published
- £1,995
n=20 priced providers
Last verified 5 May 2026
Lowest published direct cremation
Co-op Funeralcare: £1,240
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price we have captured within 8 miles of Reading. The branch is <1 mi from the area centre (RG4 8AU), and the price list was last verified 5 May 2026.
Direct cremation prices, low to high
£1,240
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
JB Hall Funeral Directors
142 Finchampstead Road, WOKINGHAM, BERKSHIRE · RG41 2NU
Independent or unknown
£1,240
Direct cremation
7.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,460
Direct cremation
6.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Tomalin & Son Ltd
Anderson House 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire · RG9 1AG
Independent
£1,460
Direct cremation
6.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,645
Direct cremation
1.2 mi
verified 2 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,645
Direct cremation
1.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A B Walker & Son Ltd - Caversham
Westfield Lodge 208 Gosbrook Road Caversham, Reading, Berkshire · RG4 8BL
Independent
£1,695
Direct cremation
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
2.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
2.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A B Walker & Son Ltd - Henley-on-Thames
Blyth House 158 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire · RG9 1EA
Independent
£1,695
Direct cremation
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
6.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
A B Walker & Son Ltd - Wokingham
Blyth House 105 London Road, Wokingham, Berkshire · RG40 1YB
Independent
£1,695
Direct cremation
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,695
Direct cremation
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors
479 Northumberland Avenue, READING, BERKSHIRE · RG2 8LZ
Funeral Partners
£1,995
Direct cremation
2.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors (Inc Richard Lloyd Funeral Services)
1 - 2 The Parade, READING, BERKSHIRE · RG5 3RB
Funeral Partners
£1,995
Direct cremation
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors
Isabella House, WOKINGHAM, BERKSHIRE · RG41 5EX
Funeral Partners
£1,995
Direct cremation
4.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
Source price list available from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
£1,995
Direct cremation
6.7 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 Reading?
The median direct cremation price in Reading is £1,695, 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 Reading
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.