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Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QE, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£440Crematorium fee only
10% below UK averageAround the Staffordshire average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Staffordshire average: £435

Standard cremation£910Attended crematorium fee only
14% below UK average9% below the Staffordshire average

Well below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Staffordshire average: £995

14% below UK average4th cheapest of 7 in StaffordshireChecked: 2025-03-23

If you only read one thing: A broadly reasonable local option. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 4th cheapest of 7 comparable options in Staffordshire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

A broadly reasonable local option

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 4th cheapest of 7 comparable options in Staffordshire.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below the current UK database average.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

It may help to compare if…

  • Availability, travel and service length may matter more than a small price difference.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)'s own crematorium fees. They do not include a funeral director, coffin, transport, flowers or other funeral expenses. Use the exact figures above when checking whether a quote has been itemised correctly.

A small price difference does not make your choice wrong.Convenience, journey time and having the right service for your family can matter more than saving a modest amount. The funeral package usually changes the total bill more than the crematorium fee alone.
Likely overall price

Typical total cremation costs using this fee

These are planning estimates including a funeral provider—not prices charged by Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,600Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,350Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Staffordshire?

Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.

These figures compare crematorium fees only. Travel, availability and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove the saving.

Practical next steps

Before you book

  • Compare at least one nearby crematorium using the same fee type.
  • Ask your funeral director which crematorium their quote assumes.
  • Confirm the service length and whether an early or reduced-rate slot exists.
  • Check when and how the ashes will be returned.
  • Run the full itemised quote through our free Quote Checker before accepting it.
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Quick facts

Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent) at a glance

OperatorCentral England Co-operative
OwnershipPrivate Company
LocationBurton-on-Trent, DE15 0QE
Direct fee£440
Standard fee£910
Price period2025-03-23
Last checked2025-03-23
ConfidenceHigh
Data noteDirect/unattended fee £440 (applies to both the Cedar and Willow service rooms - same fee), effective from 23 March 2025, per Central England Co-operative's own official Bretby price list (via a local FD's operator fee sheet, revised July 2026). Same source document independently CONFIRMED our existing Lichfield and District figure of £575 exactly (cross-check passed), and gave bonus data for Trent Valley Crematorium (£575, also Dignity/CMG) and Markeaton Crematorium (£392) - neither currently a gap but useful if either needs adding or cross-checking later.
Local and national context

How the price compares

Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)£910
Staffordshire average£995
UK average£1,060

Bar lengths compare published crematorium fees only. They do not measure facilities, service quality or total funeral cost.

Published fee menu

Other crematorium fees

Direct / unattended£440No mourners or service
Standard / peak£910The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard £910

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent), The standard attended crematorium fee is £910, 14% below the UK database average. The site is recorded as private company, so ownership alone should not be treated as evidence that it is cheaper or more expensive. If price is the main concern, compare Bradwell Crematorium (Newcastle-under-Lyme) elsewhere in Staffordshire; its comparable published fee is £65 lower. The right choice still depends on travel, availability and the type of service your family wants, not price alone.

A practical way to think about itWe would be comfortable keeping Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent) on the shortlist: its published fee is competitive, and the available same-county alternatives do not show a large saving.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Staffordshire, the UK averages calculated from the currently publishable database, ownership information and whether a direct fee is available. We do not score facilities or service quality unless reliable evidence is recorded.

Choose by budget

What route fits your overall budget?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. These starting points help you choose what to investigate next rather than treating the crematorium fee as the whole funeral price.

Budget under £2,000

Direct cremation is the realistic starting point. Use the decision tool to check whether an unattended option fits your wishes.

Budget £2,000–£4,000

Compare direct cremation with a simple attended service. The funeral director's own fee will usually matter more than a small crematorium-price difference.

Budget above £4,000

A standard attended cremation funeral is more achievable, but itemise the quote and decide which extras genuinely matter to your family.

Common questions

Questions about Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)

How much is a direct cremation at Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £440. This is the crematorium's charge only, not necessarily the full amount charged by a funeral provider.

How much is a standard cremation service at Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £910. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)?+

Bradwell Crematorium (Newcastle-under-Lyme), elsewhere in Staffordshire, publishes a comparable fee that is £65 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Bretby Crematorium (Burton-on-Trent)?+

Our database records Central England Co-operative as the operator and classifies the ownership as Private Company.

Are these the full funeral prices?+

No. These are crematorium fees. The overall funeral price may also include collection, care, a coffin, transport, staff, professional services and optional extras.

Sources and verification

Where these prices came from

High confidence

Murray's Funeral Directors - crematorium operators' fees PDF, sourced from Central England Co-operative's own official Bretby price list

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Price period: 2025-03-23 · Last checked: 2025-03-23. Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.