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Pleasington Crematorium cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Blackburn, BB2 5LE, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£515Crematorium fee only
5% above UK averageAround the Lancashire average

Above the national average—comparison may be worthwhile.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Lancashire average: £528

Standard cremation£1,085Attended crematorium fee only
Around the UK average8% above the Lancashire average

Close to the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Lancashire average: £1,008

Around the UK average6th cheapest of 7 in LancashireChecked: Current (per blackburn.gov.uk live page)

If you only read one thing: Worth comparing before booking. Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 6th cheapest of 7 comparable options in Lancashire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Worth comparing before booking

Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 6th cheapest of 7 comparable options in Lancashire.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee sits close to the current UK database average.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.
  • It is operated by a local authority rather than a national funeral provider.

It may help to compare if…

  • Several comparable crematoria in Lancashire publish lower fees.
  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Lancashire is up to £186 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Pleasington 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 Pleasington Crematorium. They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,650Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,550Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Lancashire?

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.
Check the whole bill

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Quick facts

Pleasington Crematorium at a glance

OperatorBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationBlackburn, BB2 5LE
Direct fee£515
Standard fee£1,085
Price periodCurrent (per blackburn.gov.uk live page)
Last checkedCurrent (per blackburn.gov.uk live page)
ConfidenceHigh
Under-18 policyEmbryo/foetus under 24 weeks without a service: free. Child under 18 (incl. foetus over 24 weeks): £680 (not free at this crematorium).
Data noteRESOLVED via official Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council page (blackburn.gov.uk/cemeteries-and-crematoriums/pleasington-crematorium), confirmed by user screenshot. The earlier £660 figure (Fenix Group comparison PDF, single-source) was incorrect - genuine direct/unattended (no-service) fee is £515. Confidence upgraded to High as this is now the crematorium's own council source, not a third-party comparison site.
Local and national context

How the price compares

Pleasington Crematorium£1,085
Lancashire average£1,008
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£515No mourners or service
Attended direct£825A limited attended option
Standard / peak£1,085The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Cremation fee, adult £1,085; cremation, no service (8:15am/8:45am only) £515; cremation, early 9:15am only (30min) £825; cremation fee, child under 18 (incl. foetus over 24 weeks) £680; embryo/foetus under 24 weeks without service, free; hire of chapel £370; extra chapel time (double slot) £370; strewing remains within borough, free; strewing remains, other crematoria £105.

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Pleasington Crematorium, The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,085, 2% above the UK database average. The operator is recorded as a local authority, which may appeal to families who prefer a publicly operated site. If price is the main concern, compare Burnley Crematorium elsewhere in Lancashire; its comparable published fee is £186 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 itCost-conscious families should compare Burnley Crematorium before booking because its comparable published fee is £186 lower.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Lancashire, 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 Pleasington Crematorium

How much is a direct cremation at Pleasington Crematorium?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £515. 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 Pleasington Crematorium?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,085. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

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

Burnley Crematorium, elsewhere in Lancashire, publishes a comparable fee that is £186 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Pleasington Crematorium?+

Our database records Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council as the operator and classifies the ownership as Local Authority.

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

Fenix Group - crematorium pricing comparison PDF (structured table format). NOTE: only one independent (non-afterlossguide) source found this session despite multiple attempts - a second Blackburn-specific FD document exists but was inaccessible (401 error on one, blank/image-only scan on another).

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Price period: Current (per blackburn.gov.uk live page) · Last checked: Current (per blackburn.gov.uk live page). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.