When you’re recently bereaved, arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming. And with so many different options nowadays, it’s not easy to know where to start.

In recent years, there has also been a trend towards more simple funerals. These comprise the basic elements such as a hearse, standard coffin and a service in a venue such as a crematorium chapel or church. 

Direct cremations, also known as unattended funerals, have risen in popularity too. This is partly to do with pandemic restrictions, which no longer apply, and a desire for greater simplicity and more involvement by families in the process of arranging a funeral.

As your trusted local independent funeral director, we are proud to offer all of these funerals and feel it’s important that our clients understand what each entails, particularly the difference between a direct and a simple service.

Our direct cremation service is offered in partnership with Thornton Crematorium and is available thanks to our membership of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF).

We’ve teamed up with Thornton Crematorium to give bereaved people in our community an opportunity to arrange unattended funerals locally and at a price that offers excellent value.

With our unattended funeral option, your loved one will be cared for at our funeral home rather than sent to a large facility in another part of the country and with our flexible and professional approach, it’s also possible to tailor this service to your needs, subject to appropriate fees.   

So, if you’re about to arrange a funeral and are unsure as to your options, or are simply interested and want to better understand what to do when the time comes, talk to a member of our caring team. We will gladly assist. Your Independent funeral Director, keeping bereavement care local and personal.

Funeral Directors Fees:  - £999

Direct cremation removes the formality of a traditional funeral service. At the time of need, we arrange to bring the deceased into our care. The date and time of the funeral is arranged and carried out by us. We will try to arrange a funeral date that is convenient for you if requested. There is no ceremony. The crematorium will provide some background music. The cremated remains can be made available to the family for collection or scattered at the crematorium. A simple and dignified wooden coffin is included. Your loved one will be taken to the crematorium in the hearse.

Third Party Costs:

Crematorium Fee (Thornton Crematorium) - £280

Total funeral cost: £1279

(Cost includes: Funeral Directors fee, simple & dignified wooden coffin, Thornton Crematorium fee)