Direct Cremations

Direct Cremation (unattended)

An unattended cremation is commonly called a direct cremation. This is a service we are happy to provide and will guide you through this choice. We are always keen to stress that as each funeral choice has to represent your wishes, it is also wise to consider the feelings and emotional impact this option may have on your loved ones. 

A direct cremation involves no form of service or ceremony at the crematorium with no mourners allowed to be in attendance. This does not mean that you can not arrange a service of celebration at a later time and we would be happy to help in arranging this. 

A direct cremation is a less expensive alternative to a traditional funeral but for loved ones left it can be very difficult not to have the opportunity to celebrate your life and have a symbolic goodbye, which is one of the main features of a funeral. 

As a local family business, that prides itself on the highest standards in all we do, rest assured whatever your funeral choice, the highest levels of care will be given to your lost loved one. 

Our direct cremation package includes the following:

• Our private ambulance to convey from a private residence, hospital or Coroner’s mortuary within 15 miles and office hours
• Completion of all documentation.
• Doctors’ fees where they apply (£82.00)
• Cremation at a day and time we choose – No funeral service and no attendance by mourners at crematorium.
• Fee for Cremation (at Crematorium of our choice).
• Suitable basic coffin of our choice, in standard size, with nameplate.
• Option to collect cremated remains from either one of our funeral homes or from the crematorium; or scatter in the Garden of Remembrance (unwitnessed).
• No viewing in our private Chapel of Rest
• Full payment in advance.

Total Cost £1,967.00 inclusive of listed disbursements – fully payable before the cremation takes place. If the cremation does not happen within 7 days of death we may make an additional charge.