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Brewsterwells Crematorium cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Largoward, nr St Andrews, KY9 1JF, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£455Crematorium fee only
7% below UK average3% below the Fife average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Fife average: £467

Standard cremation£970Attended crematorium fee only
8% below UK averageAround the Fife average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Fife average: £955

8% below UK average3rd cheapest of 3 in FifeChecked: 2026-05-22

If you only read one thing: A broadly reasonable local option. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 3rd cheapest of 3 comparable options in Fife. 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 3rd cheapest of 3 comparable options in Fife.

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…

  • Several comparable crematoria in Fife publish lower fees.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Brewsterwells Crematorium'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 Brewsterwells Crematorium. 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 £4,400Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Fife?

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

Direct cremation

We did not find a lower comparable published direct cremation fee elsewhere in Fife.

Standard cremation

The largest comparable saving currently recorded is £46.

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

Brewsterwells Crematorium at a glance

OperatorBrewsterwells Crematorium Ltd (backed by William Purves and Sturrock, Comb & Davidson funeral directors)
OwnershipPrivate Company
LocationLargoward, nr St Andrews, KY9 1JF
Direct fee£455
Standard fee£970
Price period2026-05-22
Last checked2026-05-22
ConfidenceHigh
Data noteDirect cremation £455 (Standard £970).
Local and national context

How the price compares

Brewsterwells Crematorium£970
Fife average£955
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£455No mourners or service
Standard / peak£970The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Full service(incl cremation) £970; service in chapel with no cremation £515

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Brewsterwells Crematorium, The standard attended crematorium fee is £970, 8% 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 Kirkcaldy Crematorium elsewhere in Fife; its comparable published fee is £46 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 Brewsterwells Crematorium 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 Fife, 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 Brewsterwells Crematorium

How much is a direct cremation at Brewsterwells Crematorium?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £455. 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 Brewsterwells Crematorium?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £970. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Brewsterwells Crematorium?+

Kirkcaldy Crematorium, elsewhere in Fife, publishes a comparable fee that is £46 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Brewsterwells Crematorium?+

Our database records Brewsterwells Crematorium Ltd (backed by William Purves and Sturrock, Comb & Davidson funeral directors) 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

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Price period: 2026-05-22 · Last checked: 2026-05-22. Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.