BENEFITS OF CHOOSING OUR LOW COST OPTION
With Direct Cremation the deceased is in the care of the hospital while the necessary forms and certificates are completed and submitted for approval. It is usually possible to view the deceased at the hospital during this period. At the appointed time the deceased is taken directly to the crematorium. This keeps overheads down and means Low Cost for our clients. With most low cost, direct cremations relatives and friends do NOT attend the actual cremation indicated by such phrases as “private cremation” and “at a crematorium and time of our choosing”. This often causes disappointment and the low cost option to be rejected. We welcome relatives and friends to attend, they decide which crematorium is used and other details including if a religious ceremony or less formal farewell is required. WHAT SERVICES DOES CREMATION-LOW-COST-DIRECT PROVIDE? Cremation requires 3 different stages of organisation: (1) Filling the forms the law requires before taking them to the crematorium and liaising with both the hospital and crematorium to ensure there are no delays. (2) Deciding with the family any readings and music required for the service. (3) Transporting the deceased at the appointed time from the hospital to the crematorium to place the coffin in the chapel a short time before the service. Often the less formal ceremony can be a more emotional and rewarding farewell. WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE CREMATION-LOW-COST-DIRECT? Informality: With most funerals the arrival of the hearse and then 4 or 6 bearers bringing the coffin into the chapel establishes a very formal atmosphere which then persists. Many and especially the elderly say the do not want a lot of fuss and would be happier with just a few close friends and relatives there to say a few kind words. With the coffin already in place people often go to the coffin, hold it and even speak while there. A friendly and natural way to say goodbye. Low Cost: The average cost of a cremation in UK is now over £ 4000. This is justified by the high cost of overheads and the services provided. It is unfair to compare my simple, friendly service with their more formal ceremony. Only clients can decide how necessary these the additional expenses are or if they are happy to make their own way to the crematorium and start the service with the coffin already in place,
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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | POA |
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | POA |
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | POA |
Providing a suitable coffin | POA |
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | POA |
At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | POA |
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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | POA |
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £860.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£580.00 |
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Additional mileage (price per mile) | POA |
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | POA |
Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
Embalming | POA |
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | POA |
Services supplied outside of normal office hours | POA |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 06/01/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
49 Moreton, London, SW1V 2NS, United Kingdom
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