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The Direct Cremation Service

Dignified, stress free, and affordable. Starting at £895.

What is a direct cremation?

A direct cremation separates the cremation from any kind of attended funeral service. This means there is no rush to arrange a traditional funeral service. The unattended cremation usually takes place within 2 weeks and the ashes can be delivered shortly afterwards. Then, if you choose, you could host a memorial service to celebrate your loved one's life. Direct cremations have been growing in popularity as people look for a more affordable and modern way of making funeral arrangements.

A direct cremation separates the cremation from any kind of attended funeral service. This means there is no rush to arrange a traditional funeral service. The unattended cremation usually takes place within 2 weeks and the ashes can be delivered shortly afterwards. Then, if you choose, you could host a memorial service to celebrate your loved one's life. Direct cremations have been growing in popularity as people look for a more affordable and modern way of making funeral arrangements.


How to arrange a direct cremation

We want to make this difficult time as easy for you as possible. We will carry out your wishes, keeping you fully informed every step of the way. Let us take care of everything so you can focus on remembering your loved one in the way that’s right for you.

We want to make this difficult time as easy for you as possible. We will carry out your wishes, keeping you fully informed every step of the way.


Phone DirectCremation.co.uk on 0800 133 7961

1. Contact us

Online or over the phone. We’ll give you an exact price for our services with no hidden costs and nothing to pay upfront.

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2. We'll handle the paperwork

You can rely on our experienced team to work with doctors or the coroner to complete all the legal documents quickly and smoothly, so you don’t have to worry about it.

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3. We’ll collect your loved one

We will collect your loved one from any hospital or mortuary in England or Wales and take them directly to our crematorium.

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4. We’ll take care of the cremation

Our compassionate team will carry out an individual and private cremation. Although you won’t be present, we’ll make sure you know the date and time in advance.

5. Receive the ashes or scatter them here

We can scatter the ashes for you in our crematorium’s peaceful Garden of Remembrance at no extra cost. Or we will place the ashes in a contemporary wooden urn with an engraved nameplate and hand-deliver them to your door.

Pay for Direct Cremation on your terms

6. Pay on your terms

Nothing to pay upfront. We will send you an invoice after the cremation has taken place. And we're happy to help if you are planning to claim the Government's funeral expense payment.

Phone DirectCremation.co.uk on 0800 133 7961

1. Contact us

Online or over the phone. We’ll give you an exact price for our services with no hidden costs and nothing to pay upfront.

direct cremation paperwork

2. We'll handle the paperwork

You can rely on our experienced team to work with doctors or the coroner to complete all the legal documents quickly and smoothly, so you don’t have to worry about it.

Direct Cremation in England and Wales

3. We’ll collect your loved one

We will collect your loved one from any hospital or mortuary in England or Wales and take them directly to our crematorium.

h-cremation

4. We’ll take care of the cremation

Our compassionate team will carry out an individual and private cremation. Although you won’t be present, we’ll make sure you know the date and time in advance.

5. Receive the ashes or scatter them here

We can scatter the ashes for you in our crematorium’s peaceful Garden of Remembrance at no extra cost. Or we will place the ashes in a contemporary wooden urn with an engraved nameplate and hand-deliver them to your door.

Pay for Direct Cremation on your terms

6. Pay on your terms

Nothing to pay upfront. We will send you an invoice after the cremation has taken place. And we're happy to help if you are planning to claim the Government's funeral expense payment.

10% of our profits fund scholarships for NHS doctors & nurses

Our service starts from just £895. Call us on 0800 133 7961 or answer the questions below for an instant and free quote.

Can’t afford the funeral?

Get help from the Government to pay for the funeral.


No upfront payment or deposit required. Our standard payment terms are within 2 weeks after the cremation has taken place. The Government’s Funeral Expenses Payment covers funeral costs for those eligible. Find out how we can help you to apply.

Contact us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Call us on 0800 133 7961 or send an email to [email protected]


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    What our customers are saying

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    Philip T.

    They provided everything we could have hoped and for an incredibly affordable price. It was such a relief to have them working on our behalf.

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    Kitty A.

    The team made everything so much easier for me, I can't thank them enough. My father's ashes were delivered on time and the urn itself is beautiful.

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    Margaret M.

    Direct Cremation made a sad process smooth and efficient and were considerate at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

    Our promise to you

    We’re here to support you. And we hold ourselves to the very highest standards. Our services will always be sympathetic, respectful, transparent, fairly-priced and free of hidden charges.


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    Founder