Direct Cremation (Unattended Funeral)

What’s Included

• Collection of the deceased from either Southend or Basildon or Broomfield University Hospital*
• Transportation of the deceased to our chosen crematorium in a specialised vehicle.
• The cremation fee at our chosen crematorium.
• Accommodation of the deceased for up to 14 days prior to the cremation.
• A simple coffin of our choosing.
• Necessary staff to the commencement and carrying out of the service.
• Return of the ashes to our local office if requested.
• The use of our on-line Memorial and Charity Giving page, if requested

What’s not included

• A service of any kind at the crematorium or other venue.
• The conveyance of the deceased from a private address, please see below.
• Completion of Medical Cremation Certificates, currently £82.00, if required**
• Visitation and use of chapel or rest
• Interment or scattering of the cremated remains at a specified crematorium.

Other fees that may be applicable

Attending a nursing home or private residence to bring the deceased into our care

• £160 during working hours
• £250 out of normal working hours

*Attendance to other hospitals will incur a mileage fee of £1 per mile.

** Fees correct as of April 2021

For a detailed explanation of the services and fees included or for an individual quotation call us on

0808 292 1734 24hrs.

Other Services that may be added

• Use of the Chapel of Rest at our Hadleigh Office, for 3 visits, in hours, with embalming and dressing £285.00
• Taking of locks of hair or fingerprints (per item) £15.00
• Delivering the ashes within a 15 mile radius, during working hours £50.00
• Arranging the Interment of the Ashes and administrative support £155.00