Clifford Ward
0.3 milesPreston, PR1 2UX
£2,090 attended funeral £1,200 direct cremation from their price list
Direct cremation in Preston
A direct cremation is a cremation with no funeral service, usually the lowest-cost option. SunLife’s 2026 research puts the UK average at £1,628. In and around Preston, 36 funeral directors within 10 miles can arrange one, and national providers also cover the area. The nearest crematorium is Preston Crematorium (3.2 miles).
What to check is included
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Collection of the person who died, including out of hours | Some quotes charge extra for nights, weekends or long distances |
| Care in a mortuary until the cremation | Ask where the person will be looked after |
| A simple coffin | Usually included; upgrades cost more |
| Crematorium fee | Should be in the total, not added later |
| Doctor or medical examiner fees | Check whether these are included |
| Return of the ashes | By hand, courier or collection — and when |
| Viewing or choice of date | Often not included in the cheapest options |
Funeral directors must show an “unattended funeral” price on their standardised price list. Full guide to direct cremation →
Funeral directors near Preston
All of these can arrange a direct (unattended) cremation — ask each for their price and what it includes.
Co-op Funeralcare
0.3 miles54-56 Meadow St, Preston, PR1 1TR
Co-op Funeralcare
Kirkham Funerals
0.9 milesFylde Road, Preston, PR2 2NJ
H. J. Whalley and Sons Funeral Directors
0.9 miles2-4 Lowndes St, Preston, PR1 7XS
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Neil Buckley Funerals
1.3 miles6 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AD
24/7
Browns Funeralcare
1.6 milesWoodplumpton Road, Preston, PR2 2LQ
Emma Evans Funeral Service
1.6 milesPenwortham, PR1 0DA
Co-operative Funeral Care
1.7 milesBlackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY
Co-op Funeralcare
William Houghton Funerals
1.9 miles259 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9XL
William Houghton Funeral Directors
2.1 miles219 Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3TY
Nearest crematoria
Preston Crematorium
3.2 milesPreston, PR2 5BY
Pleasington Crematorium
6.9 milesBlackburn, BB2 6AF
Charnock Richard Crematorium
7.5 milesPreston Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5JP
Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium
11.5 milesLytham, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4AJ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a direct cremation in Preston?
Prices vary by provider, so compare the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. As a guide, the UK average is £1,628 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026).
Can family attend a direct cremation?
Traditionally no — that is what makes it “direct”. Some providers offer an attended option with a short gathering at the crematorium for a small group, usually at extra cost.
Will I get the ashes back?
Yes. Ashes are usually returned by hand or courier, or you can collect them. Check whether delivery is included and how long it takes.
Can I hold a memorial in Preston afterwards?
Yes. Many families choose a direct cremation and then hold a memorial or celebration of life at a time and place that suits them — at home, a pub, a place of worship or outdoors.
Do I still need to register the death?
Yes. You must register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered, and give the funeral director the paperwork the registrar provides.