DIRECT CREMATION
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no formal service. There are many reasons why this might feel like the right choice.
At Compassionate Funerals we offer additional services at no extra cost - including having a say about the date of the cremation, and having time with your loved one in our friends and family room.
Direct Cremation with Compassion
Our direct cremation fee is fully inclusive. There are no hidden fees or extras.
INCLUDED:
- Having a meeting with you to discuss the arrangements
- Making the arrangements and preparing the necessary paperwork
- Cremation fee (our direct cremations take place at Manor Park)
- A simple jute coffin
- The opportunity to choose the date of the cremation
- The opportunity to provide clothing for your loved one to be dressed in, or items to place with them in their coffin
- The opportunity to have some time with your loved one in our family and friends room
£1,900 - all inclusive
Holding a Service at Compassionate
For some people a direct cremation alone doesn’t feel right for them, but a funeral in a big crematorium chapel doesn’t quite fit either.
At Compassionate Funerals we arrange smaller intimate gatherings at our cosy funeral home, followed by a direct cremation on a date of your choosing.
Holding a service at Compassionate Funerals allows you the time and flexibility to truly make the service your own.
Here are just some ideas of how you could use your time:
- Having a celebrant or priest conduct the service, or conduct it yourselves
- Lighting candles for your person (most crematoriums do not allow real candles in their chapels)
- Having a cup of tea and slice of cake together after the service, or even a glass of bubbly
- Making a playlist of the person's favourite songs to listen to while you share memories and look through old photo albums
- Bringing flowers and herbs from your garden to place on the coffin
- Sitting together to write letters for the person who has died, and placing them on/in their coffin
Additional fees - £200 for 2 hours room hire, plus hire of up to 16 chairs (£10 per chair)
Words From Families We’ve Served
Compassionate Funerals are very caring, considerate and truly live up to their name. I was at a funeral of a friend's father which they took complete care of, going above and beyond, to ensure it ran smoothly. A truly blessed funeral company. Thank you!
The team at Compassionate Funerals were exceptional. Allistair was very accommodating and came to the family house to meet all the family to get a sense of our mother who passed away. They made us feel like we were celebrating the life of our loved one rather than grieving a loss.
I would highly recommend them.
I highly recommend Compassionate. They responded quickly and sensitively to our requests within a tight timeframe (after our mother passed away very suddenly) and supported us wonderfully in providing a lovely service.
I found Compassionate Funerals to be very helpful, reliable and economical. I have recommended them since and would do so again.
Couldn't have asked for more. Allistair and his staff helped my family through one of our toughest times. The kindness, warmth and patience shown to us was more then we could ever have expected.
We would like to sincerely thank you for your support.
Allistair and the rest of Compassionate Funerals were excellent. They were always responsive, kind and gentle, providing just the right amount of help that we needed to guide us through the process.
Extremely professional and high quality.
A wonderful warm welcoming establishment. The personal service is impeccable and perfect for all your requirements. Highly recommend the friendly and intimate service this lovely couple offer.
This is a family run business who are very compassionate people. No details are too big or too small and they really do care about everyone they meet. They provide a great service with really friendly and helpful staff Its a pleasure knowing them.
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Multi-Faith Funerals
We are sensitive and committed to meeting the cultural needs of the many wonderful and diverse communities which make up Great Britain.
Our years of experience and service to these communities ensures the funeral rites and rituals you need are honoured, respected and delivered.
Our funeral home offers specialist washing and dressing facilities that enable communities to come together and care for their loved ones in a beautiful and comfortable environment.
Our Funeral Services
Burials
From £3,220
Cremations
From £3,795
Repatriations
From £1,800
Coffins & Shrouds
From £400
Funeral Transport
From £150
Coffin Bearers
From £80
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