Direct Cremation

Direct Cremation offers a simple, dignified and affordable farewell for your loved one.
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What is a Direct Cremation? 


Direct cremation, also known as simple cremation, offers an unattended cremation suitable for those who do not want a formal funeral service, while still allowing a family to say a simple goodbye.


As with all of our options, your loved one will receive the highest standard of care from our skilled and professional team. We’ll care for them at one of our Chapels of Rest and they will be taken to a local crematorium of our choice by private ambulance. You will be unable to visit your loved one whilst they are in our care at our Chapel of Rest or attend your loved one’s cremation.

Direct Cremation Costs: £1,595
(Includes Coffin)

Direct cremation is a more affordable option for arranging your loved one's funeral. The cost includes the coffin and third-party crematorium fees, with no additional charges.


You can view our full pricing, including our range of funeral services packages and optional extras, by clicking here.


We also offer a pre-paid plan for direct cremation, allowing you to arrange and pay for a simple, unattended cremation at no extra cost when the time comes.

What's Included

  • Our full professional services, including making all necessary arrangements, taking care of official documentation, advice and guidance on certification and registration.


  • Collection of your loved one within a 30 mile radius of any East of England Co-op Funeral Services branch, and care for them at one of our Chapels of Rest (24-hour freephone careline service).


  • Dressing of your loved one in a simple gown, preparing them for their cremation.


  • A wood effect veneered coffin and transportation to a local crematorium by private ambulance.


  • Transport by private ambulance to a local crematorium and the cremation.


  • Return of your loved one’s ashes to your local East of England Co-op Funeral Services branch for collection.


  • We’ll collect any charitable donations on your behalf through our online tribute service, Much Loved.

What's Not Included

  • Visiting and spending time with your loved one whilst they are in our care.


  • Choosing the date or time of your loved one’s cremation. You will not be advised of the date until after the cremation has taken place.


  • Attendance at your loved one’s cremation.


  • Embalming of your loved one, or the option to purchase this separately.


  • Additional products and services such as limousines, flowers and order of service.


  • Any transport over 30 miles from any East of England Co-op Funeral Services branch. Additional charges will apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered

You will not be able to attend a direct cremation. Instead, a simple unattended cremation will take place.

The timeframe can vary due to different factors, such as schedules and logistics. Once your loved one is transported to the crematorium, the actual cremation process generally takes several hours. From the moment of passing to the return of the cremated remains to the family, the entirety of this process typically spans one to two weeks.

Direct cremation fees begin at £1,595. Detailed pricing information is available for each local branch.

Yes, you can pay for a simple cremation for yourself or a loved one in advance using our pre-paid plan, meaning families won’t have to pay any additional charges for the funeral.

Our simple oak effect veneer coffin is included in the cost of a direct cremation.

A direct cremation is unattended, unlike a traditional funeral, which family members and mourners are able to attend. Our traditional funeral service also offers families greater flexibility and a wider range of choices when planning their loved one’s farewell.

Yes, our Funeral Directors organise everything on the day of your loved one’s simple cremation, as well as taking care of any preparations and caring for your loved one at one of our Chapels of Rest. One of our team will be your point of contact throughout the process.

This option provides a simple, respectful service at a lower cost, and is more affordable than funerals that include a ceremony. It is ideal for those who would rather have no funeral, just a cremation. Some families choose to arrange a simple cremation for their loved one, and then organise their own separate celebration of life or memorial ceremony at a time that works for everyone.

A direct cremation is also known as a simple, unattended or basic cremation or a ‘no funeral cremation’.
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Remembering Your Loved One

From keepsake jewellery to bespoke masonry, we help you find meaningful ways to remember your loved one.

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Lasting tributes to your loved one to help your memories last forever.

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Our other funeral package choices

Select from other available funeral package choices. *Other essential additional fees may apply.

Traditional Funeral

Traditional Funeral

Our most popular attended funeral package, including many options as standard.

Funeral Director Fees: £2,605*
Attended funeral

Attended Funeral

A simple option including all the essentials for an attended funeral.

Funeral Director fees: £2,380

What's included

£2,605
Funeral Director professional service fees