DIRECT CREMATION AT HOLMES AND FAMILY
What Is Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation is just a simple cremation—no funeral service, no hearse or limousine, no viewing at the chapel of rest and no mourners. The ashes can be returned or scattered in a place that meant something to the deceased.
How Does Direct Cremation Work?
Direct cremation follows a simple procedure. Firstly, the deceased is collected by the funeral director or direct cremation service provider. The person who has died is cared for until the cremation. The funeral director will then complete all the necessary documents and guide the deceased’s family throughout the process.
The funeral directors will place the deceased in a simple coffin and transport them to the crematorium, usually early in the morning before the crematorium is attended by the public. Finally, the ashes are collected by the family from the crematorium, they are scattered in the garden of remembrance.
How Does It Differ from Traditional Cremation?
A traditional cremation involves a funeral service at the crematorium where mourners attend and pay their respects to the person who has died. When arranging direct cremations there’s no service and attendance.
One pronounced difference between cremation and direct cremation is that direct cremation is a lot cheaper than the average funeral service and traditional cremation.
What Are the Pros of Choosing Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation is the right choice if you don’t want the ceremony and cost of a formal service. It’s worth considering if you wish all or any of the following:
● You can save up to 60% compared to a traditional funeral
● You can avoid the formality and upset of attending the crematorium
● You can have the freedom to say goodbye in a more relaxed and private way
● You can honour the wishes of the person who has died
· It’s simple to arrange, the paperwork can be completed via email and the post.
What Are the Cons of Choosing Direct Cremation?
Here are some examples:
● No visiting of the deceased in the chapel of rest.
· No preparation including dressing or embalming
● It’s just a simple cremation, no “formal” honouring of the deceased
· No funeral service takes place with the coffin present
Conclusion
If you’re looking for Direct cremation services in West London, Holmes Funerals can give you or your loved one a respectful send-off without the high costs associated with funerals. We are a family-owned and -run funeral service and direct cremation provider carrying out funeral services in Sunbury upon Thames, Hampton Hill, Twickenham, Teddington, Feltham and Kingston Upon Thames. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help you.
Why Choose us
· We are a local independent family owned business.
· We are traditional funeral directors with 40 years of experience arranging funerals.
· We are part of the National Association of Funeral Directors and SAIF – Our premises and procedures are assessed and upheld to the highest standards.
· Members of our team have the highest industry qualifications.
· Unlike corporate direct cremation service providers; Pure Cremation, Simplicity Cremations or The COOP we are a local independent family run business.
How much does a Direct Cremation Cost? £1650
This includes our administration fee for arranging the relevant paperwork required, bringing the deceased into our care (Monday – Friday 9-5), provision of a simple wood effect coffin, care of the deceased until the cremation and transfer to the crematorium using a modern funeral vehicle.
Cremation Fee and Doctors fees all included too.
DIRECT CREMATION AT HOLMES AND FAMILY
What Is Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation is just a simple cremation—no funeral service, no hearse or limousine, no viewing at the chapel of rest and no mourners. The ashes can be returned or scattered in a place that meant something to the deceased.
How Does Direct Cremation Work?
Direct cremation follows a simple procedure. Firstly, the deceased is collected by the funeral director or direct cremation service provider. The person who has died is cared for until the cremation. The funeral director will then complete all the necessary documents and guide the deceased’s family throughout the process.
The funeral directors will place the deceased in a simple coffin and transport them to the crematorium, usually early in the morning before the crematorium is attended by the public. Finally, the ashes are collected by the family from the crematorium, they are scattered in the garden of remembrance.
How Does It Differ from Traditional Cremation?
A traditional cremation involves a funeral service at the crematorium where mourners attend and pay their respects to the person who has died. When arranging direct cremations there’s no service and attendance.
One pronounced difference between cremation and direct cremation is that direct cremation is a lot cheaper than the average funeral service and traditional cremation.
What Are the Pros of Choosing Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation is the right choice if you don’t want the ceremony and cost of a formal service. It’s worth considering if you wish all or any of the following:
● You can save up to 60% compared to a traditional funeral
● You can avoid the formality and upset of attending the crematorium
● You can have the freedom to say goodbye in a more relaxed and private way
● You can honour the wishes of the person who has died
● It’s simple to arrange, the paperwork can be completed via email and the post.
What Are the Cons of Choosing Direct Cremation?
Here are some examples:
● No visiting of the deceased in the chapel of rest.
● No preparation including dressing or embalming
● It’s just a simple cremation, no “formal” honouring of the deceased
● No funeral service takes place with the coffin present
Conclusion
If you’re looking for Direct cremation services in West London, Holmes Funerals can give you or your loved one a respectful send-off without the high costs associated with funerals. We are a family-owned and -run funeral service and direct cremation provider carrying out funeral services in Sunbury upon Thames, Hampton Hill, Twickenham, Teddington, Feltham and Kingston Upon Thames. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help you.
Why Choose us
· We are a local independent family owned business.
· We are traditional funeral directors with 40 years of experience arranging funerals.
· We are part of the National Association of Funeral Directors and SAIF – Our premises and procedures are assessed and upheld to the highest standards.
· Members of our team have the highest industry qualifications.
· Unlike corporate direct cremation service providers; Pure Cremation, Simplicity Cremations or The COOP we are a local independent family run business.
How much does a Direct Cremation Cost? £1650
This includes our administration fee for arranging the relevant paperwork required, bringing the deceased into our care (Monday – Friday 9-5), provision of a simple wood effect coffin, care of the deceased until the cremation and transfer to the crematorium using a modern funeral vehicle.
Cremation Fee and Doctors fees all included too.
