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Direct cremation
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation without a funeral service. It means you can choose your own way to remember someone at a place and time that suits you.
Direct cremation
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation without a funeral service. It means you can choose your own way to remember someone at a place and time that suits you.
Why choose a direct cremation?
For some, a direct cremation takes away the stress of arranging a funeral. Others choose to hold a ‘celebration of life’ or memorial service at another time. And for some direct cremation is right because it’s a less costly option. Or it could be that the person who has died didn't want a fuss.
A direct cremation includes:
- us bringing the person who has died into our care
- all cremation fees and costs, with no hidden charges
- care and preparation of the person who has died
- a basic coffin
- a suitable vehicle to transport the person to the crematorium
- any required doctors’ fees
- a grey scatter tube for the ashes
- the same high level of care you'd expect from us
If you choose a direct cremation, you won't be able to:
- visit the person who has died in the chapel of rest
- choose the date or time of the cremation
- choose which crematorium is used
- attend the cremation
Remembering your loved one
How to pay for a direct cremation
Help with funeral costs
If you need help with paying for the funeral, there are some options you might be eligible for.