Funeral prices are rising in the UK, with the average cost of a funeral costing £4,300. As such, direct cremations in Cambridgeshire are becoming increasingly popular as they provide a far more affordable alternative. At DirectCremation.co.uk, the price of a direct cremation is just £895, with no upfront payments or hidden fees, making us the cheapest and most affordable direct cremation service in England and Wales.
Direct cremation is also known as a direct funeral or unattended cremation. This is because the cremation is separated from the funeral or memorial service. As such, there is no need to hire out a venue or chapel, which makes it much more affordable than traditional funeral services.
Harbour’s Standard Price
A direct cremation in Cambridgeshire with us costs £895, the lowest price in England and Wales. Included in this price is nationwide transportation of your loved one from any hospital or mortuary in England or Wales to one of our regional crematorium. They will then be provided with an environmentally-friendly wooden coffin, made by British craftsmen, and looked after until the cremation itself. There will then be a private and respectful cremation, and we will ensure that you are aware of the date and time beforehand, should you wish to mark the occasion. Following the cremation, the ashes can then be scattered in our Garden of Remembrance. Unlike many funeral directors, there are no upfront payments or deposits required.
Optional Extras
Additional extras are available with Harbour at an extra price. These are listed below:
- Hand delivery of the ashes in a sustainably-sourced British-made wooden urn, complete with an engraved nameplate, for £91.
- Doctor’s certification, which our team will liaise with the doctors for you, for £82 (the fee set by the British Medical Association).
- Collection of your loved one from a hospice, nursing home, or private residence for £250, as it requires the services of a local funeral director. Collection from any hospital or coroner is included in our standard fee of £895.
- Removal or a pacemaker or other battery-powered implanted device, for £100.
- If the deceased is taller than 6 feet, or weighs more than 200lbs, a custom coffin will need to be ordered and specialised equipment used, this incurs a fee of £250.
The UK Funeral Expenses Payment
DirectCremation.co.uk accepts the UK Funeral Expenses Payment. In order to qualify for the payment, you must be a close relative, partner or friend of the deceased and be a current recipient of certain benefits or tax credits.
The UK Funeral Expenses Payment covers the entire cost of a cremation with Harbour, with no excess left to pay. The payment is usually £1000 plus the cremation fee, covering only a fraction of a normal funeral.
Get in touch
To begin making arrangements for a direct cremation with us, or for more information, please call a member of the team on 0800 133 7961. Or, email us at [email protected].
Hospital Bereavement Services in Cambridgeshire
Addenbrooke’s Hospital Bereavement Service’s telephone number is 01223 217537 extension 217537. The service is open on weekdays from 9AM to 4PM. They are located on Level 2 F&G block, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ.
Hinchingbrooke Hospital Bereavement Service’s telephone number is 01480 847494. Their service is open on weekdays from 9:30AM to 4PM. Their office is Bereavement Care Services, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6NT.
Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital’s Bereavement Service’s telephone number is 01733 673543. Their office is open Monday to Friday 9:30AM – 4PM.
Register a Death in Cambridgeshire
To register a death in Cambridgeshire, please call 0345 045 1363 or book an appointment online. Their offices are open weekdays from 9AM to 4PM.
To register a death in Peterborough please call 01733 864646 or book an appointment online via the following link.Once you have booked an appointment, please go to 33 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE36AB at the agreed time.
Coroners in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough share a coroner. Their telephone number is 0345 045 1364 and email address is [email protected]. Their opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8AM to 4PM and 8AM to 3:30PM on Fridays.