£1,495 inclusive
Direct cremation – also advertised as Pure Cremation – is an unattended funeral.
We help families in London and Surrey who wish to organise a Direct Cremation – and prefer the services of a local independent funeral director.
Families typically choose direct cremation when wishing to keep the cremation separate from a commemoration service – or it has been an expressed wish by the relative who has died. This is becoming more common due to influential media advertising.
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How we can help
The timeline for a direct cremation is typically 7 – 10 working days from you appointing us.
- We organise the collection and care of your relative and ensure a seamless process for the direct cremation
- You will know the date and time (not many direct cremation providers will provide this).
- Should you wish for any personal items to be placed in the coffin, we can sort this
- We use a local crematorium
As a local, visible independent funeral director you can take comfort in knowing who we are and where your relative will be cared for.
Just in case…
A direct cremation is strictly unattended. If this does not feel right for you please see our Low Cost Pre-10am Cremation which is a no fuss option designed for families who feel a direct cremation is too remote, but don’t want a full funeral service.
Wise advice
The last 12 months has seen a surge in price-led online direct cremation providers, we recommend you read this article researched and written by the Good Funeral Guide.
Ashes options
The ashes can be either:
- Scattered at the crematorium witnessed or un-witnessed (for direct cremations we use Kingston)
- Collected by you direct from the crematorium (within 14 days)
- We collect the ashes for you and will arrange a time for you to collect from our Teddington / Twickenham office (we can hold for up to 6 weeks)
- We can arrange a courier to deliver to your home at an additional cost
- If you wished to order a specific urn, we have choices you can see here
Pricing explained
Direct Cremation fee includes collection and care of your relative, on hand communication throughout the process and a dignified basic coffin. Additional costs would only apply if an out of hours collection at a home or nursing home or pacemaker removal required.
Direct Cremation cost: £1,495 inclusive
The Essentials
These items are typically required for every funeral
Direct Cremation fee: £1,495
This all-inclusive fee includes White Rose Modern Funerals Fee *, Crematorium Fee and coffin suitable for cremation
Additional Fees
These are additional fees that may be incurred
Pacemaker removal (if required): £95
For collecting a family member who has died from a private home or care home, a collection fee applies as personnel requirements differ from scheduled hospital collections: £250
Out of area collection (typically hospital outside of London, elsewhere in UK – price per mile): £2
* Fee includes: Arranging the funeral and legal forms, collection and looking after your relative at our private facilities, a simple cardboard coffin and transportation and taking care of all the details.
Payment terms: We require full payment by bank transfer 3 working days before the date of the funeral. If payment is being made through the deceased family member’s bank account or solicitor we appreciate this can sometimes take longer and we would need to see proof that the payment request has been submitted and is in progress.
To enquire about Direct Cremation call 020 3281 1045
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