Direct Cremation

£1,195

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A simple direct cremation, without a funeral service

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What is a direct cremation?

from £1,195

A direct cremation is a simple, no-fuss funeral which takes place at a crematorium with no service  and no family and friends present.Our Direct Cremation covers all that you’ll need for your loved one’s funeral, without any hidden costs. All direct cremations take place on an individual basis at our own crematoria or a crematorium of our choosing. We’ll let you know where this is so that you can collect the ashes, or if you prefer you can pay an extra charge to get the ashes hand delivered to you, ready for the memorial of your choosing. A dedicated funeral advisor will put all the arrangements in place, answer any questions you may have and support you through the entire process.

‘Direct cremation is the right choice for some families. A large funeral can be difficult when grief is very raw. Keeping the arrangements simple can reduce stress and make the process easier to manage.’

Steve Wallis, CEO, The Memoria Group

What does our Direct Cremation cover?

  • Direct Cremation

    £1,195
  • Included:
  • Funeral Directors fees, services and cremation fees
  • Included:
  • Specialist family support 24 hours a day
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  • Your choice of any crematorium in mainland UK
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  • Collection of the deceased from anywhere in mainland UK
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  • Care of the deceased in a professional mortuary
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  • Quality wood coffin
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  • Larger coffin if needed
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  • Removal of pacemakers
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  • Support with funeral arrangements and paperwork
  • Not included:
  • Funeral service attended by loved ones
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  • Online funeral notice for friends and family
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  • Hand delivery of ashes, or scattered in the memorial gardens
  • Not included:
  • Embalming or viewing the deceased
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  • Hearse
  • Not included:
  • Limousine

Additional charges that may be payable

These additional services are not required for every funeral, as you may not need them. 

Hand delivery of ashes: £100 – if you are unable to collect in person 

24-hour non-hospital collection: £250 – from somewhere without mortuary facilities 

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The Memoria Standard
  • The UK’s most environmentally friendly funeral plan provider.
  • Our directors have decades of experience arranging funerals.
  • Memoria Funerals customers have access to award-winning crematoriums across the UK.
  • We don’t just offer direct cremation – talk to us about arranging your funeral exactly how you want it to be
  • Unlike most providers, with Memoria Funerals you can choose to have the funeral of your choice at any crematorium, anywhere in Mainland UK.
  • Proud to be a British company, with UK-based customer support available 24/7.

Looking to plan a funeral for the future?

A prepaid funeral plan lets you arrange and pay for your funeral ahead of time. You can choose how you’d like your final farewell to take place – whether that’s something small and simple, or more of a statement.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Direct cremation is a simple cremation without a funeral service or attendees. It focuses on providing dignified care while keeping arrangements and costs straightforward.

    Direct cremation is often chosen for its simplicity, affordability and flexibility, while still ensuring respectful and professional care.

    Direct cremation includes collection of the deceased, professional care, a simple coffin, cremation fees and support with documentation, with no hidden extras.

    Yes, many families choose to hold a separate memorial or celebration at a later date, giving them flexibility over how they remember their loved one.

    Ashes can be collected, hand delivered or scattered in memorial gardens, depending on the family’s wishes.