Dignified, personal, respectful direct cremation in Berkhamsted - £1395

A direct cremation provides a simple and budget-friendly alternative to what is traditionally thought of as a funeral. It separates the cremation itself from the ceremony. With this option, there is no formal service and no attendance by family members or mourners – it is carried out as an unattended cremation.

What is a direct cremation?

A direct cremation is an unattended funeral with no mourners present at the crematorium. This separates the need to have a cremation from the funeral or celebration of life, giving you more time to plan a gathering of loved ones to say goodbye

Unlike some of the large national providers widely advertised online and in the media, we are a local service based in London and the Home Counties. This means your loved one will remain close by throughout.

Although we specialise in unattended direct cremations, being local allows us to offer a more personal option in Berkhamsted. This includes the opportunity to spend time in the chapel of rest before the cremation, giving you a chance to say a private farewell.

There are many reasons why families choose a direct cremation. Often, it is because they wish to hold a memorial or service at a later date, keeping the cremation separate and allowing more time to plan a fitting occasion.

While our focus is on providing a straightforward and affordable direct cremation service in Berkhamsted, we can also assist with arrangements for cremations in other parts of the country.

As experienced funeral directors in Berkhamsted, we are able to guide you not only with direct cremations but also with future memorial services, ensuring you receive the support you need when the time is right.

How much does it cost?

Direct Cremation

One-off payment with no hidden fees

£1395

What is included?

What can be added?

What is not included as standard?

What else might be needed?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a direct cremation?

A direct cremation is an unattended funeral with no mourners present at the crematorium. This separates the need to have a cremation from the funeral or celebration of life, giving you more time to plan a gathering of loved ones to say goodbye

Yes you can! The difference with our service to the many national providers of direct cremation is that we are based locally from our funeral home in North West London – so we can offer the option of an enhanced direct cremation allowing you to visit the chapel of rest if you wish.

Yes we do! Call us today on 0800 206 2280 to discuss this and we can put you in touch with our partner funeral plan provider.

Why choose us?

We are based locally in the Home Counties and your person will be cared for locally and cremated locally

We are experienced and certified Funeral Directors based locally in our communities, rather than call centre operators

You can enhance a direct cremation with a chance to visit the chapel of rest to say goodbye if you wish

What do I need to do next?

Start your journey with Simple Goodbyes today

Phone us

We are on the end of the phone 24 hours a day

1

We will arrange a time to meet with you either in person or over the phone to complete the necessary paperwork for a direct cremation

2

We will collect your person from where they have died

3

We will arrange for an unattended direct cremation at a local crematorium to us, your person won’t be taken to a national facility but will be cared for and cremated locally

4

We will arrange for the ashes to be scattered or returned to you

Send us a message

Our team will get back to you right away