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Compare the UK's top direct cremation providers and find the right service for you and your loved ones that suits your budget.

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Choosing the right direct cremation provider

Compare the features of our service to other providers

While other providers may appear to offer the same service at a lower price, it's always good to check what exactly is included as sometimes there are hidden costs. We take pride in offering a service that includes everything you need for a direct cremation.

As the only direct cremation provider 100% dedicated to this style of service, we offer a unique promise – totally seamless care from our professional team from the very first call through to the return of your loved-one’s ashes.

To help you find the right direct cremation provider for you and your family, we've compared the features of our service with the other top UK providers.

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Services Provided

Pure
Cremation

Simplicity
Cremations

Co-op
Funeralcare

Memoria
Limited

Simplicita
Cremations

Coverage*

Coverage*

United Kingdom

Great Britain

Great Britain

Great Britain

England & Wales

Cremation Fees

Cremation Fees

Doctor's Fees

Doctor's Fees

Collection any time, day or night

Collection any time, day or night

Collection from non-hospital setting

Collection from non-hospital setting

£250

£250

£250

£150-£350

Transportation Fees

Transportation Fees

Coffin

Coffin

Solid Wood

Veneer

Veneer

Veneer

Solid Wood

Scattering of ashes

Scattering of ashes

Collection of ashes

Collection of ashes

Hand delivery of ashes

Hand delivery of ashes

Priority delivery of ashes

Priority delivery of ashes

£150

Option to attend

Option to attend

£200

£400
£1,195 £995 £1,395 £990 £1,000

The information in this comparison table is correct on the date of publishing - 17/06/2020.

*Mainland only.

United Kingdom refers to England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland.

Great Britain refers to England, Wales & Scotland.

Why did we include details about the coffin?

Being an environmentally friendly company helps us reduce our impact on the environment. We think this is important when choosing a direct cremation service, as many funeral directors use veneered coffins that release pollutants into the atmosphere.

We provide a simple solid pine coffin to each client, carefully selected for its durability, elegance and good eco-credentials. Our coffins are made from wood sourced from FSC Certified forests where the trees are sustainably managed.

We also do not use cardboard coffins for a number of reasons. Cardboard leaves a residue in the cremator and does not help fuel the cremation process in the same way that wood does. This means that more gas is required to carry out a cremation, entirely negating any environmental benefit. Plus, cardboard coffins are actually more expensive than wooden ones.

Pure Cremation Reviews

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Every review below has been provided by real users of our services. The Trustpilot reviews relate to our pre-paid plan, and the others are from bereaved families who have entrusted us with the care of a loved one.

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The Pure Promise

Our Prepaid funeral plans are 100% guaranteed

If you are looking to purchase a prepaid direct cremation plan, we offer 2 plans that come with a unique guarantee - The Pure Promise. This means that when you take out one of our plans, it guarantees to pay for your direct cremation in the future.

Peace of Mind

Your cremation arrangements are taken care of and fully paid for

No Financial Worries

Our promise means your family will not be asked to pay a penny more

Less Stress

Everyone knows all it takes is one simple phone call when the time comes

The Pure Promise

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  • Peace of mind – we take care of the simple, unattended cremation so your loved ones can concentrate on taking care of each other.

  • No hidden costs - there will be nothing more for your family or loved ones to pay for the service covered by the plan.

  • Expert help and support when you need it most – one phone call to our expert team provides guidance, care and attention for your family, keeping everything simple and as stress-free as possible.

  • Always here to help – our Customer Care Team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide urgent support to the bereaved.

  • A Trusted Provider– our lovely customers rate us 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Why choose our prepaid plans

We include everything you need for a direct cremation so that when the time comes, all costs are covered so your family do not need to pay a penny more.

Below are just some of the reasons you should choose a Pure Cremation prepaid plan.



*You must continue to pay until your 90th birthday or date of passing, whichever is first. See full terms and conditions here.

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Finding out more about direct cremation and Pure Cremation’s prepaid plans covered by the Pure Guarantee is easy. To request our comprehensive brochure, simply click the button below and fill in the simple form:

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The Pure Guarantee

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  • If you choose our Trust plan, the money paid is placed into our independent Pure Cremation Funeral Planning Trust. This Trust guarantees to pay for your cremation when you need it. The Trust is managed by independent trustees and reviewed every year by an independent actuary to ensure there are always sufficient funds available for your cremation.

  • If you choose our over 50s plan, your plan is guaranteed by Scottish Friendly Assurance who are one of the largest mutual life insurance providers in the UK, with over 150 years of experience.

  • If you have chosen to pay for a plan by instalments your payment amount will never increase. When you have made at least 24 payments, your cremation will be provided if needed with no further costs, provided you maintain your repayment plan.

OUR PLANS

Prepaid funeral plans to suit your budget

We have two prepaid plans to choose from: our original Trust-Based Funeral Plan and our Over 50s Funeral Plan. Both of our plans include everything you need for a direct cremation, the only difference is how you pay.

Trust-Based Funeral Plan

  • Anyone aged 18 or over
  • Single payment/monthly instalments
  • Flexible payments to suit your needs

Prices From

£1,595 / £31.90/MO

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Over 50s Funeral Plan

  • Anyone aged 50-74
  • Low monthly payment
  • No medical questions

Prices From

£6.25/MO for a 50-year-old

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Free Record of Wishes

If you'd like a Pure Cremation when the time comes, but cannot purchase one of our prepaid plans, why not request our free Record of Wishes? This is the perfect way to share your funeral wishes with your loved ones, particularly for those who may not be able to afford a plan right now or already have a plan that will pay out when you pass away.

Although it has no monetary value, making your wishes known to your loved ones before the time comes is the best way to ensure that you will get the funeral you would like.


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