Direct Cremation Costs
A “Direct” Cremation is an Unattended Funeral
Over the last few years, demand for unattended cremations has grown rapidly, and some sources say it now accounts for between 20 – 25 per cent of UK funerals. Unattended funerals are not new, funeral directors have been arranging them for many years.
People choose them for different reasons: for some, the cost of a traditional attended funeral can seem prohibitively expensive, and for others, it is simply in line with the wishes of the person who has died to have an unadorned cremation with no mourners in attendance.
We offer Unattended “Direct” Cremations at fixed prices which include the cremation fee. One is a Simple Direct option, the other is a Direct Plus option because it might be important for those closest to the person that has died to have the opportunity to say goodbye and mourn their loss too. This option includes visiting your loved one at our funeral home before the funeral takes place.
Direct Cremation Options
Simple Direct Cremation - Includes Cremation Fee*
This is an unattended private funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony or service for the deceased but they do not attend the cremation itself, it includes:-
Cremation Fee*
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Preparing and submitting all necessary legal and administrative paperwork
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Liaising with all third-parties on your behalf
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Bringing the deceased into our care from place of death at any hour
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Care of the deceased at our premises until the day of the funeral, including simple preparation and a gown
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Provision of a light oak veneered coffin, lined and furnished**
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Conveyance of the deceased to the crematorium by private ambulance
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Collection and return of cremated remains locally
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This funeral option excludes choice of date, time or crematorium (*if a preferred crematorium is specified, this will incur an additional charge) **Coffins exceeding 6'2 x 22 x 12 are made to individual requirements and will incur an additional charge.
Direct Cremation Plus - Includes Cremation Fee*
This option includes every aspect of the Simple Direct above but with the following additional services:-
THIS INCLUDES ALL THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE ABOVE SIMPLE CREMATION OPTION WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
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Coming to your home to make the funeral arrangements, if preferred
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Hygienic treatment
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Dressing the deceased in their personal attire
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Provision of a light oak veneered coffin fully furnished with upgraded interior**
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Visiting the deceased at our funeral home during opening hours before the funeral
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Conveyance of the deceased to the crematorium by traditional hearse
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Single Red & White Rose tributes
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This funeral option excludes choice of date, time or crematorium (*if a preferred crematorium is specified, this will incur an additional charge) **Coffins exceeding 6'2 x 22 x 12 are made to individual requirements and will incur an additional charge.
Standardised Price List
All funeral directors are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).