Direct Cremation St Leonards-on-Sea

How does a direct cremation differ from a traditional funeral?

A direct cremation is a much simpler and a humble way to be laid to rest and involves no formal funeral service and is usually unattended. It is without the customs and traditions or the ceremony of a traditional funeral but your loved one receives a cremation carried out with professionalism and dignity.

If funds are limited, a direct cremation is a low cost funeral and the cheapest way of laying someone to rest.

You can view Towners Funeral Directors, based in St Leonards-on-Sea cremation comparison chart which carefully explains the differences between a basic direct cremation, an enhanced direct cremation and a traditional funeral. If you prefer to speak to someone you can contact or visit Towners Funeral Directors branch, based in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Direct cremations at St Leonards-on-Sea

If no funeral just a cremation is how you would like to say farewell to your loved one or it’s what they requested, Towners Funeral Directors in St Leonards-on-Sea have a choice of direct cremation options.

We offer two types of direct cremation service, a Basic and Enhanced option, you can view the different direct cremation choices here. Whilst both specifically exclude parts of the service normally available for a traditional funeral, if you felt you wanted to witness the committal we would recommend choosing our Enhanced Direct Cremation service so that the funeral director would be in attendance to help you.

Direct cremation prices in St Leonards-on-Sea

A direct cremation is one of the cheapest funeral options offered by Towners Funeral Directors. It provides a more affordable cremation in St Leonards-on-Sea, with prices for a basic direct cremation from £784.00 is gives a dignified and simple funeral choice.

The enhanced direct cremation at our St Leonards branch costs from £1,265.00. This includes the provision of a hearse (rather than a closed van) to convey the coffin to the crematorium, a simple wood veneer coffin rather than a plain lamboard coffin and a piece of music for the committal. The attendance of a funeral director at the crematorium is also included to oversee, advise and assist.

Cremation ceremony

Whilst a direct cremation does not include a funeral service or ceremony, it is still possible to have a separate Memorial Service or Ceremony of Thanksgiving without the body. This lets family and friends celebrate the life of the deceased but in their own way.

The ashes from the direct cremation will be returned to the family to do with as they wish or to arrange a Memorial Service for the scattering of ashes.

If you have any questions about direct cremation services, please get in touch by calling 01424 436 386 or emailing us at info@towners.co.uk. You can also fill in our contact form in the footer below. One of our friendly and experienced team in St Leonards-on-Sea will answer any queries or concerns you may have.