Discussing end-of-life options is not something easy to talk about, but it is essential. Discovering the costs associated with a direct cremation is important for making informed end-of-life decisions. In this article we will talk about the various expenses involved in opting for a direct cremation service.
What is direct cremation?
A direct cremation is a simple and straightforward type of cremation service. It involves the immediate cremation of the deceased body after death, without a traditional funeral or viewing beforehand.
There is typically no embalming, and the ashes are returned to the family after the cremation process. Direct cremation offers you a more affordable and less elaborate option if you are seeking a minimalistic approach of saying goodbye in a respectful way to your loved one.
Usually with this process there is no memorial service, but you can opt to hold an intimate ceremony with your family in order to commemorate the life of your loved one.
Why does a direct cremation cost less than a traditional burial?
Cremation costs are substantially lower than the costs of a traditional funeral due to several factors:
- There is no need for expensive caskets
- There is no need for a burial plot (a burial plot can be a great expense, especially in densely populated areas)
- A cremation process does not require embalming costs (embalming, is the process of preserving the body for viewing, is common in traditional burials; it involves chemicals and professional services that add to the overall cost)
- You don’t have any cemetery fees
What does a direct cremation include?
We offer the Direct Cremation service in the UK at a fixed price of 990£, unlike other funeral directors that have a price of 1400£ plus additional costs. At Funero we want to be transparent with our clients, so these are the services that are included:
- Funeral arranger
- Cremation fees
- Premium Urn
- Simple coffin
- Care and preparation for the person who has died in state-of-the-art mortuary facilities
- Administration and arrangement of the cremation services
- Removal of any pacemakers or medical implants
- Transport of the person who's died to the crematorium
- Ashes scatter tube
- Hand-delivery of the ashes within 21 days
There are some additional costs like:
- The doctor’s fee - you will need to get in contact with a doctor in order to certify the death, and the paperwork needs to be completed before a cremation can take place. We can take the stress off your shoulders by letting us handle the expense incurred for certification & sign-off of the deceased's cause of death (50£)
- Urgent Collection - (300£)