Arrange a direct cremation from £800, with the help of our award-winning team. So you can say goodbye at a time and place that feel right.
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Direct cremation is simply a cremation without a funeral service. It’s fast becoming the choice of families who want to decide how and where they say goodbye to their loved one, at a time that’s right for them.
Create the send-off you want, when you’re ready. With more time to grieve, plan, and get everyone together.
Cut the extra fuss and burden of a traditional funeral. Things like a hearse, an organist, or arranging a procession.
We’re 4x cheaper than the average traditional UK funeral, saving you thousands.
Wherever you are in England and Wales, we’ll bring your loved one to our chapel of rest. Then complete all the paperwork and arrange the cremation.
We’ll transport them to a local crematorium and carry out a cremation you don’t attend. We’re always available if you need a chat.
We can scatter the ashes, you can collect them from the crematorium, or we can can hand-deliver the ashes to you, anywhere in the UK, for £50.
Our award-winning funeral directors are here 7 days a week to support you through the process. We believe everyone deserves a send-off as unique as they are, without compromising on cost, or quality.
A direct cremation is 80% cheaper than the average UK funeral.
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We specialise in direct cremations because – unlike traditional funerals – they don’t restrict you to a formal service at the crematorium. It means we can support you to choose the send-off that’s right for you and the person you love.
From scattering urns for releasing the ashes at sea, to ceramic display urns for keeping them close – we have the perfect choice for whatever you decide to do.
For planting
For releasing in water
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Choose a memorial tree from our collection to plant in your loved one’s name. A beautiful tribute that keeps their memory alive.
With Eco Cremation you’ll speak with the same person throughout – a friendly specialist who can offer their support, ideas, or simply their ear, anytime.
Deeanna, one of our funeral specialists
We’ve got lots of ideas for things you could do, and can point you towards the best places near you. Our team is always happy to help.
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We believe everybody should choose how they say goodbye. Whether big or small. Traditional or informal. A gathering or a simple tribute.
" My sister loved her garden, so we got the family together to plant a rose bush with her ashes. "
" Eco Cremation introduced me to a local celebrant. They helped us arrange the perfect celebration of our dad’s life, at the football club he loved. "
" We created an online tribute page where we shared photos and memories of my mum, and fundraised for her favourite charity. "
" My grandmother wanted a simple send off with her ashes scattering at her chosen location and only the closest family and friends present. Eco Cremation offered us the perfect way to carry out her wishes. "
ABI, Eco Cremation CUSTOMER
" The service was excellent and you would not get better by going to a high street funeral director and paying 2 or 3 times as much. We couldn’t have asked for a better send off for our brother. "
FRANKIE, Eco Cremation CUSTOMER
We can arrange a cremation even in the remotest places. Just give our friendly team a call if you’re unsure whether we serve your area.
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What are the benefits of a direct cremation?
A direct cremation, or a cremation without a service, is typically more affordable than a traditional funeral. A direct cremation can also give you more time and freedom to plan a memorial service or celebration of life that truly reflects your loved one.
What's the difference between an attended cremation and a direct cremation?
An attended cremation resembles a traditional funeral. A celebrant or religious leader will typically lead the service, and it is often arranged by a funeral director. They will talk about the person who has died and the service may feature readings or music. The person who has died will then be cremated.
A direct cremation is a cremation without a service. The person who has died will be cremated, and their ashes will either be scattered in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium or returned to you. You are then free to arrange a memorial service at a time and place that suits you, if you want to.
You can read more about the difference between an attended and a direct cremation in our guide.
Our simple cremations without a service cost £800.
You may also need to pay:
an urgent collection fee (£275), if we need to bring someone into our care urgently because they died somewhere without a mortuary, like a home or care home.
A card scattering urn and traditional oak veneer coffin are included in the £800 price, but if you’d like an alternative urn or coffin, there will be additional fees. Our alternative urn prices start at £75 and our alternative coffin prices start at £250. You can find out more about average funeral and cremation costs in our guide.
How much does an unattended direct cremation cost?
Our simple cremations without a service cost £800.
You may also need to pay:
A card scattering urn and traditional oak veneer coffin are included in the £800 price, but if you’d like an alternative urn or coffin, there will be additional fees. Our alternative urn prices start at £75 and our alternative coffin prices start at £250.
You can find out more about average funeral and cremation costs in our guide.
Who will return the ashes to me and how quickly?
You can choose to have the ashes scattered in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium, or to collect the ashes yourself.
Alternatively, Eco Cremation can also hand-deliver the ashes to you, for a £50 fee. Hand deliveries to homes within 30 miles of the crematorium will take around 10 days and deliveries more than 30 miles from the crematorium will take around 20 days.
What can I do with the ashes after a cremation?
Your loved one’s ashes can be collected from the crematorium after the cremation. Many people choose to keep their loved one’s ashes in an urn at home, while others may choose to scatter the ashes at a meaningful place.
You could also place your loved one’s ashes at a columbarium or bury them at a crematorium.
There are lots of other things you could do with your loved one’s ashes to honour them, for example scattering them with a firework display.
Read our guide for more ideas on what to do with ashes.
A standard cremation includes a traditional funeral service at a crematorium. A direct cremation is a cremation you do not attend. The crematorium will take your loved one into their care, perform the cremation and bring the ashes back to you.
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After receiving the ashes from a cremation, many families arrange their own personal memorial service. You’re then free to display or scatter the ashes anywhere you wish – or you could even create a series of mementos for your family.
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Ashes can be scattered almost anywhere in the UK, as long as you have permission from the landowner first. If you’re thinking about scattering ashes at sea or on a river, you don’t need a permit, but you should follow the Environment Agency’s guidance.
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We’re Eco Cremation and we want to help every family say a goodbye that's just right – for them and the person they love.
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