'No Fuss' Cremations Have Surged In Popularity By Up To 600% Since 2019...

Here's Why Brits Are Choosing Them!

We plan our holidays. We plan our careers. But most of us never plan for the one thing we can’t avoid…

Death!

The 2026 SunLife Cost of Dying Report ^* reveals that the average cost of a simple attended funeral is now £3,828 ^* . This typically covers the funeral director, a cremation or burial with a service, mid-range coffin and minister or celebrant — and these costs are only expected to keep rising.

So how can you spare your loved ones this financial burden?

The answer: a direct cremation.

This simple, no-service cremation has surged in popularity—up to 600% in just six years. In 2019, they made up only 3% of funerals. By 2025, it was already 21% ^* .

Why the shift?

• Cheaper than traditional funerals
• No stressful service for grieving families
• Gives loved ones freedom to hold a personal send-off
• Protects against future price rises

With a direct cremation, there’s no expensive coffin, no hearse or limousines, and no costly extras. Just a dignified cremation, with the option for ashes to be returned.

Golden Leaves, for example, offers a fixed-price plan that locks in today’s costs—ensuring your family won’t face unexpected bills tomorrow.

8 Reasons People Choose No-Fuss Cremations

• To save money
• To spare family a difficult service
• To avoid family disputes at funerals
• They don’t believe in traditional funerals
• They’d rather leave money to loved ones
• Their family prefers a celebration, not a ceremony
• Relatives live abroad and can’t attend
• They have few or no attendees

With the cost of living rising, more and more people are locking in a simple, dignified, no-fuss cremation plan. It’s affordable, practical, and protects your family from financial stress.

To search for a direct cremation, simply follow these steps;

Step 1) Select your age

Step 2) On the next page, complete the 60 second questionnaire, and you'll get your free quote form to guide you through your options.

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Last Updated: 28th January 2026