A direct cremation is a lower cost, modern, alternative to a traditional funeral – without a formal ceremony. This means it is free from certain aspects such as a priest or celebrant, there are no limousines or flowers and there are no attendees present
Direct Cremation has become a popular option, with people looking for a bit less fuss and wanting to move away from traditional church services.
Direct cremation can help separate the farewell ceremony (celebration of life) from the cremation, allowing families the time and space to arrange their own special celebration of life event.
Direct cremation can help separate the farewell ceremony (celebration of life) from the cremation, allowing families the time and space to arrange their own special celebration of life event.
Because the celebration of life occurs after the ashes have been collected or returned, it gives the family time to plan something truly memorable.
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We will collect the deceased and take care of them at our own mortuary facilities until the agreed cremation date.
The cremation will take place at one of our own award-winning Memoria crematoria or somewhere of your choice depending on your plan. We can take care of everything for you, including all paperwork and the removal of pacemakers.
Depending on the plan you have, you can either collect the ashes or have them hand delivered back to you. Alternatively, we can arrange the ashes to be scattered at one of our beautiful crematoria
Arranging a celebration of life can be as basic or extravagant as the person wants it to be. There are no rules to follow and everything – down to the choice of venue, food and music can be chosen way in advance.
From a family meal at home or at a favourite restaurant, to scattering the ashes somewhere special, to even blasting the ashes into space – the possibilities for a celebration of life are nearly endless.
At Memoria Funerals we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and are always looking at ways to reduce our impact on the environment.
Memoria Funerals were the first funeral provider in the UK to introduce electric cremators.
*Saving Money: A Memoria direct cremation plan does not include a funeral service (there is no hearse, limousine or flowers and no ceremony, at the crematorium) and so costs less than a traditional funeral. Source: Funeral Costs – Cost Of Dying Report 2024 | SunLife | SunLife
In a world that is being destroyed by damage to the environment, it is nice to know that by choosing a direct cremation – you are playing your part in helping to tackle some of these environmental challenges.
After a direct cremation with Memoria Funerals, the ashes can either be collected or returned to you by hand, depending on the plan you have selected.
Paying for your funeral ahead of time is an easier and *more affordable way to ease the burden on your loved ones and ensure your final wishes are carried out.
*More affordable: A Memoria Funerals direct cremation plan does not include a funeral service (there is no hearse, limousine or flowers and no ceremony, at the crematorium) and so costs less than a traditional funeral. Source – https://www.sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs/
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