A. V. Band Funeral Directors
0.2 miles41 St Nicholas St, Worcester, WR1 1UW
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Direct cremation in Worcester
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 Worcester, 12 funeral directors within 10 miles can arrange one, and national providers also cover the area. The nearest crematorium is Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery (1.3 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 Worcester
All of these can arrange a direct (unattended) cremation — ask each for their price and what it includes.
Bedwardine Funeral Services
0.6 milesWorcester, WR2 4EY
£2,950 attended funeral from their price list
Philip Tomlins Funeral Director
0.6 milesWorcester, WR2 5JH
A V Band
0.7 milesWorcester, WR2 5AU
£2,795 attended funeral £1,645 direct cremation from their price list
Andrew Phillips Funeral Services
1.0 mile54-56 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1JA
Worcester Funeral Service
1.7 milesKilbury Drive, Worcester, WR5 2NE
£2,445 attended funeral £895 direct cremation from their price list
10-12 Colman Rd, Droitwich, WR9 8QU
A. V. Band
6.1 miles23 St Andrews Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8DY
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
George Crump and Son funeral service
6.3 miles32-33 Hanbury Rd, Droitwich, WR9 8PW
Co-op
6.9 milesMalvern, WR14 3LU
Co-op Funeralcare
Nearest crematoria
Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery
1.3 milesWorcester, WR3 8PP
The Vale Crematorium
9.9 milesThe Vale Crematorium, Evesham Road, Fladbury, Fladbury, Pershore, WR10 2QR
Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery
11.6 milesStourport-on-Severn, DY13 8DE
Redditch Crematorium
14.8 milesRedditch, B97 6RR
Frequently asked questions
How much is a direct cremation in Worcester?
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 Worcester 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.