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Direct Cremation London – Simple, Dignified Care from £1,089

Q: How much does direct cremation cost in London?

Capital Cremation's standard unattended direct cremation costs £1,089, including the essential listed services for eligible hospital or coroner's mortuary collection within the M25.

Q: What is included in the £1,089 price?

It includes eligible collection within the M25, professional care, arrangements and paperwork, a simple coffin, transport, the standard crematorium fee, individual cremation, a simple ashes container and free collection of ashes.

Q: Can there be additional charges?

Yes. Published additional charges include £289 for home, hospice or care-home collection, £289 for out-of-hours collection, £189 for required pacemaker or hazardous implant removal and £189 for an oversized coffin.

Q: Can family and friends attend?

Yes. Attended cremation starts from £1,489 and normally includes a 30-minute morning chapel service at Putney Vale or West London Crematorium for up to 50 mourners.

Q: Can we choose the crematorium, date or time?

Families may request a London crematorium, date or time. Different crematorium fees and availability can change the price, which will be confirmed before proceeding.

Q: Is help available 24 hours a day?

Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–19:00. Urgent telephone assistance is available 24/7 on 020 7100 6074.

A respectful, low-cost cremation with clear guidance from an experienced independent team. Choose an unattended direct cremation or an attended service for family and friends.

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Essential fees included in the £1,089 standard service
Greater London and within the M25
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Clear choices

Choose the cremation service that feels right

Both options provide the same careful preparation and dignified individual cremation. The difference is whether family and friends attend the crematorium.

Complete standard service

Unattended direct cremation

£1,089 total

A simple cremation without mourners at the crematorium. This price includes the essential services and fees listed below when collection is from a hospital or coroner’s mortuary within the M25.

Simple coffin and individual cremation
Professional care, paperwork and transport
Standard crematorium fee included
Free collection of ashes from the agreed location

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Family and friends may attend

Attended cremation

From £1,489

A respectful 30-minute morning service at Putney Vale or West London Crematorium, normally between 09:00 and 11:00, for up to 50 mourners.

Music, readings and a short tribute
Flowers may be brought to the service
Approved family members may carry the coffin
Other times and crematoria quoted separately

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No vague package wording

What the £1,089 direct cremation includes

Our standard unattended direct cremation is designed to be straightforward. We confirm the arrangements and any exceptional cost before you pay.

Care and arrangements

Collection from a London hospital or coroner’s mortuary within the M25
Transfer into our care using professional partner facilities
Care of the person who has died
Guidance with the required cremation arrangements
Completion and coordination of the necessary paperwork
A suitable simple coffin

Cremation and ashes

Transport to the crematorium
The standard crematorium fee
A dignified individual cremation without mourners present
A simple container for the ashes
Free collection of ashes from the agreed location
Optional post or personal delivery at the prices below

Payment: payment is required in advance. If you request a particular crematorium, date or time, we will check availability and confirm any difference in cost before proceeding.

Known costs, explained early

When an additional charge may apply

These charges only apply when the relevant service or item is needed. We will discuss them with you before the arrangement is confirmed.

Additional service	Price	When it applies
Collection from a home, hospice or care home	£289	When collection is not from a hospital or coroner’s mortuary.
Out-of-hours collection	£289	When an urgent transfer is required outside normal collection hours.
Pacemaker or hazardous implant removal	£189	Where safe removal is required before cremation.
Oversized coffin	£189	Where a larger coffin is needed.
Ashes sent by post	£49	Tracked or suitable postal return by arrangement.
Personal delivery of ashes	£109	Hand delivery to an agreed address.

Choosing a different crematorium, a longer chapel time, an evening or weekend service may also change the price because crematoria set their own fees.

A simple process

How arranging a direct cremation works

We guide you through each decision without pressure and keep you informed from the first call to the return of the ashes.

Call our team

Tell us where the person has died and whether you are considering an unattended or attended cremation.

We bring them into care

We coordinate collection from the hospital or coroner’s mortuary, or arrange a home, hospice or care-home transfer when needed.

Confirm the arrangements

We explain the paperwork, choices, timescale and full price. Payment is made once you have approved the arrangement.

Cremation and ashes

The cremation takes place individually. Ashes are normally available from the same day to within 24 hours, subject to crematorium operations.

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Simple does not mean impersonal

What is direct cremation?

Direct cremation is a cremation without a traditional funeral ceremony taking place beforehand. It separates the practical cremation arrangements from any memorial, celebration of life or family gathering. This gives families more control over timing, location and cost.

Sometimes described as a cremation-only service or simple cremation, an unattended cremation means mourners are not present at the crematorium. It does not mean the person receives less care. We use a simple coffin, coordinate the required paperwork, provide respectful transport and arrange an individual cremation.

Some families choose direct cremation because they prefer a private memorial later. Others want a low-cost cremation without a procession, hearse, limousines or formal service. Whatever the reason, we will explain the choices clearly and treat every arrangement with dignity.

Read our low-cost funeral guide

Time together at the crematorium

Attended cremation in London from £1,489

For families who want to be present, our standard attended service provides a calm 30-minute chapel time at Putney Vale or West London Crematorium.

What your family can do

Up to 50 mourners may gather for the standard service. You may choose music, readings and a short spoken tribute, bring flowers, and ask approved family members to carry the coffin into the crematorium.

This is a meaningful option for people who want a simple cremation while still having time to say goodbye together.

Choices that may cost more

A 60-minute chapel time, evening or weekend booking, or a different London crematorium will be quoted according to the crematorium’s current fee and availability.

A celebrant or minister, livestreaming, printed orders of service and other optional elements are not included unless specifically agreed.

Ashes: the same return options apply to attended and unattended cremations—free collection, post for £49 or personal delivery for £109.

Independent and personal

Why families choose Capital Cremation

We combine the practical efficiency of a direct cremation service with the personal attention of a small independent team.

More than 17 years’ experience

Capital Cremation was founded by John Davis, drawing on more than 17 years of relevant funeral-care experience.

Clear, itemised pricing

We explain what the standard price covers, when an additional charge may apply and what choices could change the final cost.

One team to guide you

You can speak to a real person who understands the arrangement and can answer practical questions with care.

London knowledge

We arrange cremation services across Greater London and within the M25, regularly using Putney Vale and West London Crematorium.

Dignified professional care

We use professional partner mortuary facilities and trusted crematorium teams while remaining responsible for your arrangement.

No pressure to add extras

We will explain optional services when they are relevant, but the decision remains yours.

Why choose us About Capital Cremation

Serving Greater London

Direct cremation near you in London

If you are searching for direct cremation near me, the most important questions are whether the provider covers the place of death, what the advertised price includes and who will support the family.

Capital Cremation provides cremation services in London and within the M25. Our standard service covers collection from hospitals and coroner’s mortuaries across this area. We can also arrange collection from a private home, hospice or care home for the stated additional charge.

We usually arrange attended services at Putney Vale Crematorium or West London Crematorium. If another London crematorium is important to your family, tell us your preference and we will confirm its current fee, available times and any additional cost.

Compare the complete arrangement

Looking for cheap cremation or the cheapest direct cremation in the UK?

A headline price is only useful when you know what it includes. A low advertised figure may exclude collection, the crematorium fee, the coffin, return of ashes or charges that become unavoidable later.

Check every quotation for:

The area and place of collection included
Crematorium and professional fees
The coffin and care of the person who died
Paperwork and transport
How and when ashes are returned
Likely charges for your particular circumstances

Our approach to affordable funerals

We keep the arrangement simple and publish the relevant additional charges. Our £1,089 standard unattended service includes the essential fees for an eligible hospital or coroner’s mortuary collection within the M25.

We do not promise to be the cheapest provider in every part of the UK. We promise to explain the service and the price before you proceed.

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A goodbye in your own way

Hold a memorial after a direct cremation

A direct cremation does not prevent a meaningful farewell. Many families hold a memorial, celebration of life or ash-scattering ceremony after the cremation, when more people can attend and there is time to plan without urgency.

You might gather at home, in a place of worship, at a community venue or somewhere that mattered to the person who died. Music, photographs, readings and shared memories can make the occasion personal without the restrictions of a crematorium timetable.

Plan a memorial service

Practical help

What to do when someone dies

The next step depends on where the death occurs. If you are unsure, call us and we will help you understand who needs to be contacted first.

In hospital

The hospital bereavement team will explain the medical certification and release process. Once the person can be released, we coordinate collection with the hospital.

When someone dies in hospital

At home or in a care setting

Contact the appropriate medical professional or emergency service first. When the necessary attendance has taken place, call us to arrange transfer into care.

When someone dies at home

When a coroner is involved

The coroner’s office controls release and may investigate the death. We can liaise with the relevant mortuary once permission for cremation is available.

Registering a death

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Personal care matters

What families say

Families often remember clear communication, a smooth arrangement and feeling supported at a difficult time.

“I have used their services twice and was very satisfied. They were very reasonably priced.”

Joanna Howard, Google review

“Excellent price for a personalised service.”

Olivia Christensen, Google review

“John and Wesley provided an excellent and professional service. All the arrangements went smoothly.”

Gill W, Google review

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Registering a death

A practical overview of the registration process.

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Ideas for a personal gathering after cremation.

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Answers before you decide

Direct cremation questions

If your circumstances are different from those described here, call us for a personal, itemised quotation.

What is direct cremation?

Direct cremation is a cremation without a traditional funeral ceremony beforehand. With an unattended direct cremation, mourners do not go to the crematorium; families may hold a memorial or celebration of life separately.

How much does direct cremation cost in London?

Our standard unattended direct cremation costs £1,089. This is the complete price for the essential services listed on this page when collection is from a hospital or coroner’s mortuary within the M25.

What is included in the £1,089 price?

It includes eligible hospital or coroner’s mortuary collection within the M25, professional care, required arrangements and paperwork, a simple coffin, transport, the standard crematorium fee, individual cremation, a simple ashes container and free collection of the ashes from the agreed location.

Can there be additional charges?

Yes, but only when a relevant service or item is needed. Home, hospice or care-home collection is £289; out-of-hours collection is £289; required pacemaker or hazardous implant removal is £189; and an oversized coffin is £189. A chosen crematorium, date or time may also change the price.

Can family and friends attend?

Yes. Our attended cremation starts from £1,489 and normally provides a 30-minute morning chapel service at Putney Vale or West London Crematorium for up to 50 mourners. Music, readings, a short tribute and flowers are permitted within the crematorium’s rules.

Can we choose the crematorium, date or time?

You may request a particular London crematorium, date or time. Crematoria have different fees and availability, so we will confirm any extra cost before you proceed. Evening, weekend and longer services normally cost more.

How and when are the ashes returned?

Ashes are normally available from the same day to within 24 hours after cremation, subject to crematorium operations. Collection from the agreed location is free, post costs £49 and personal delivery costs £109.

What happens if someone dies at home, in a hospice or care home?

Contact the appropriate medical professional or emergency service first. Once the necessary attendance has taken place, call us. Collection from a home, hospice or care home costs an additional £289; an out-of-hours collection charge may also apply.

What paperwork is needed for cremation?

The exact process depends on the circumstances of the death and whether a coroner is involved. The statutory Medical Examiner process now forms part of death certification in England and Wales. We coordinate the cremation paperwork and explain what the family needs to do.

Is help available 24 hours a day?

Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–19:00. Urgent telephone assistance is available 24/7 on 020 7100 6074.

Do you offer prepaid funeral plans?

Capital Cremation does not currently sell or introduce prepaid funeral plans. If you consider a plan elsewhere, check that the provider or intermediary has the appropriate Financial Conduct Authority authorisation.

Is the cheapest advertised cremation always the lowest final price?

No. Compare what is included, the collection area, crematorium fee, coffin, ashes return and likely extras. We publish a complete £1,089 standard price for eligible London arrangements and explain any additional cost before payment.

Is payment required in advance?

Yes. Payment is required upfront after the arrangement, service details and total cost have been explained and agreed.

We are here to help

Speak to Capital Cremation about a simple London cremation

Whether you need to arrange a cremation now or want to understand the choices in advance, we will give you clear information without pressure.

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Office: Monday–Friday, 08:00–19:00 · Urgent telephone assistance: 24/7 · info@cremationlondon.co.uk

Simple, Affordable and Dignified Cremations

Direct cremation is the simplest and most affordable option for families who want to avoid any additional costs. It offers a dignified way to honour the life of your loved one by providing them with an alternative to traditional funerals or burials.

Better Farewells with Capital Cremation

How it works

Direct cremation provides a modern, environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional cremation service. The cremation takes place in a separate location than from the ceremony. Although some people choose to attend the funeral, others prefer not to do so. For these people, a green burial may be the perfect alternative solution.

Learn how it works

Would you like to arrange a simple, direct cremation that can be family led?

Our dedicated team will be able to provide you with/offer you professional guidance and support and help you to get started.

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What is Direct Cremation?

If you choose a direct cremation, we will work with the hospital in order to get the necessary forms and certificates completed, so that you and your loved ones can spend more time together. It is usually possible to view/see the deceased person at the hospital, during this time.

When the cremation is going to take place, our staff will transport the body directly to a crematorium. By doing so, you are guaranteed fast and low cost cremation services.

Most people choosing low cost cremations, do not attend /are not able to attend the cremation of their loved one. Because families don’t want to regret not attending the cremation, in the future, they are forced to opt for more expensive funeral packages.

We, however, welcome family and friends to take part in/attend the cremation ceremony. You are able to choose which crematorium you would like to use, and decide whether you are having a religious ceremony or a less formal farewell.

Some of the advantages of choosing our low-cost cremation service

Less Formal

You can have a small get-together with close friends and relatives, say some words in a natural, friendly way and then play up to three songs of your choice.

Service can be Attended or Unattended

The term 'direct cremation' originally referred to the process of taking a body directly from the hospital to the crematorium. It is less expensive than traditional funerals and is becoming increasingly popular. Unlike other cremation providers, we are able to provide/offer memorial services that can be attended.

Lower Costs

Unfortunately most cremations in the UK now cost over £3,500. We, however, are able to provide a fast/efficient, friendly and simple service for a much lower cost.

Direct Cremation

Family Led Service

Why Capital Cremation

Frequently asked questions

The London's Leading Providers of Direct Cremation

About us

If a friend or relative of yours wants a cremation-only funeral, now or in the future in London, we can help.
If you’re looking for a reliable and experienced, independent company for direct cremations, we are London’s leading choice. We’re the only one dedicated to this style of funeral, which means you won’t find better quality services anywhere.
We help hundreds of families every year to make the sensitive decisions about their loved one’s cremation. We are able to make the process less stressful, and help them to feel more confident about it by providing them with all the necessary information so that they can make the right decisions.

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Low Cost Cremation Services

Capital Cremation is a funeral services company based in London that provides low cost cremation services. We provide the cheapest cremation UK wide, with direct cremation costs starting from as low as £845. We also offer cremations only, with no ceremony or service, as well as cremation without ceremony and direct cremations near me.

Cremations Only – No Ceremony or Service

If you’re looking for a low cost funeral, we can provide affordable cremation services. Our low cost cremation services include direct cremation plans and cremation without service. We are dedicated to providing the cheapest direct cremation UK wide, and our prices are unrivalled.

At Capital Cremation, we provide a cremation only funeral service, with no ceremony or service, for those looking for a low cost funeral.

Our services are available to anyone in Greater London, and you can find out more about direct cremation near me by calling our friendly staff. We are here to provide you with the most affordable cremation services and the best value cremation UK wide.

Affordable Cremation Services

At Capital Cremation, we understand the importance of providing a cost-effective funeral service. We have a range of options for those looking for a cheap cremation, including cremations direct and cheap cremation services. Our experienced team are here to help you find the best value cremation UK wide, and make sure that you get the lowest cost cremation available.

Direct Cremations Near Me

We offer a range of services to suit your individual needs, including direct cremation plans and direct cremation costs. We strive to provide the cheapest direct cremation UK wide, and we are here to help you find the most affordable cremation services available.

Cheapest Direct Cremation UK Wide

Whether you are looking for a low cost cremation, cheap cremation services, or the cheapest direct cremation UK wide, you can be sure that Capital Cremation will provide the best value cremation UK wide. Contact us today to find out more about our low cost funerals and direct cremations near me.

See what our customers say

All the reviews below are genuine, provided by real users. The Trustpilot reviews are from bereaved families who entrusted us with the care of a loved one

Joanna Howard

4 years ago

I have used their services twice and was very satisfied. They were very reasonably priced. I would recommend it 👌

olivia christensen

4 years ago

Excellent price for a personalised service. I asked for a no frills cremation and was expecting the bare minimum but it was a lovely crematorium and included our choice of music and readings

Erika Toth

4 years ago

I was very touched by the service . Good price compare to other companies. I was impressed as Jhon was handling with our lost one just like he was his own . Highly recommend! And thank you !

christos g

4 years ago

very dignified and appropriate service and very reasonably priced too ,I want to thank John and Wesley for all their help for making an otherwise emotionally charged and difficult occasion a little bit easier.
Highly recommended!

Gill W

5 years ago

John and Wesley provided an excellent and professional service. All the arrangements went smoothly. The funeral service itself was exactly as I requested - it was low key, compassionate and warm.

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How Can We Help?

With our affordable prices and efficient process, we provide all you need to get through the cremation process. In the event of a death in the family, we are here to provide assistance 24/7.

Feel free to contact us by phone with any questions you have and we’ll be happy to help.

Alternatively, you can contact us to plan a funeral in advance. If you have any questions about funeral planning or can’t find what you’re looking for here on our website, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling us

020 7100 6074

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Planning funeral? Looking for cheap cremation services, cremations only ?

At Capital Cremation we offer the cheapest direct cremation UK.

Funeral costs can be overwhelming and reach thousands of pounds, our pure cremation cost is only £849 pounds total.

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