
Direct Cremation – Unattended Funeral
The simplest option when a funeral service, family viewing and the attendance of mourners are not required.
The Direct Cremation includes:
- Collection of your loved one within a 20-mile radius day or night
- The personal and professional services of a funeral director, including attending to all necessary funeral arrangements, advice on the certification and registration of death, care and support as needed
- 24-hour funeral director telephone support and guidance
- Care of the deceased prior to cremation (embalming not included)
- A simple oak finish coffin, suitable for cremation, with fittings, and basic white gown
- A suitable vehicle to transfer to the crematorium at a date and time of our choosing
- Unattended cremation fee
- Cremation at a local crematorium
- Scattering of ashes in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium or the return of the ashes to the family within a 20-mile radius
Cost of Direct Cremation Β£1650.00
The above price excludes the following which can be added if required:
- Removal of pacemaker – Β£95.00
- Collection and delivery of ashes – within a 20-mile radius free of charge.
Additional mileage charged at Β£2.00 per mile - Scatter tube from Β£35.00
- Ashes casket from Β£75.00
- Additional mileage (above the 20-mile radius) – Β£2.00 per mile
Please note the following restrictions:
- The date, time and crematorium will be at the funeral directors choosing
- No mourners are able to attend the cremation
- No extras other than those listed above can be added
- No use of the chapel of rest for viewing
A Direct Cremation requires payment in full no later than five working days prior to the funeral taking place.
Need Help or Advice?
If you have any questions you would like to ask us, please do not hesitate to contact us on the telephone number below.
Please Call: 01706 215721
As from 1st June 2025