Direct Cremation Services in South West England in the United Kingdom

A direct cremation is a cremation without a funeral service. The funeral director collects the person who has died, takes care of them and arranges the cremation. There is no ceremony, no mourners and no hearse. The family receives the ashes afterwards and can hold a memorial in their own time, if they choose to.

In South West England, 353 funeral directors on this site confirm they arrange direct cremations. It is the least expensive form of cremation and typically costs a fraction of a traditional funeral, though prices vary between firms. The CMA requires every funeral director to publish a Standardised Price List that includes its direct cremation price, so families can compare before they call.

If you are considering a direct cremation, ask the funeral director what is included in the price: collection within a set area, the cremation fee itself, the container or coffin, the doctor's fees and the return of ashes. Some firms include everything; others list extras separately.