Direct Cremations

The purpose of me writing this is to highlight the importance of discussing the option of Direct Cremation with loved ones and being aware of the difference it can make to their grieving process, allowing everyone to make a more informed and thoughtful decision.

When a Direct Cremation is The Right Choice

Direct cremations, sometimes referred to as 'pure cremations' can be a simple and low-key solution to the traditional funeral. This could be for those who are looking for a low-cost alternative or for those who do not wish to have the formalities and ceremony that a traditional funeral can entail.
For example:-

Choosing a direct cremation leaves the option for family members to arrange an informal gathering on a separate occasion to celebrate the person's life. This can take place as soon or as late as families choose and also leaves arguably more freedom in choice of venue, for example, it doesn't have to be at a crematorium or Church.

When everyone is in agreement - Its always important to discuss your wishes with your loved ones as not only is it important that you have exact what you want, but your family are in agreement as the decision ultimately is something they will need to arrange and deal with at the time.

Mum always said she would rather a party than a funeral".

It can alleviate family members of the various decision making surround the arrangements for a funeral, such as choices of flowers, coffin, orders of service, service location, etc.

Simple and no fuss, exactly what they wanted".

It can spare the difficult conversation with younger family members about the event to come after a death.

Key Features of our Direct Cremation Service:-

Our Direct Cremation service is an unattended cremation that takes place at a local crematorium.
Visit to the chapel of rest are available.
Local, personal delivery of the ashes

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Our non-ceremonial vehicle for respectful and dignified transportation of the deceased.

Some clients have felt that Direct Cremation lost them...

The opportunity to have their grief publicly acknowledged – Funerals are a chance for friends and family to offer their condolences and acknowledge the family’s loss, helping to validate their feelings.

The chance to share and hear memories that they might not have heard before – Funerals bring together individuals from all different areas of the person’s life, offering the family a chance to hear different stories and anecdotes about their loved one and hear how fond others were of them.

The opportunity to hear about that parts of the person’s life that they weren’t involved with – How often do people come out of a funeral saying, “I didn’t know (insert fact here) about such and such?”, even for someone they’d known well for years? Funerals are a chance to learn more about a person’s life that wouldn’t necessarily have come up in normal conversation with them.

The chance to see that others also cared for their loved one – It’s helpful to see that the individual was admired by more than just the immediate family. It can be reassuring to see a crowd turn up to mark their passing, showing that they were loved outside of just the family and that their loss has been felt.

These are a few of the most general challenges that direct cremations created for the grieving families I have supported in recent years. In a nutshell, the main theme that has always been clear to me is the purpose of a funeral is to give family and friends the opportunity to gather in love to celebrate, remember and give thanks for a person's life and to say "goodbye" to the person's physical and mortal presence as they know it.
If you are planning your own, or know someone that is, I urge you to talk to those closest to you, and have them consider these elements to check that you are all making an informed decision that won’t negatively impact those that matter most, later down the line.