Direct cremations

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Sprinkly
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Future funeral planning; has anyone used these more modern cheaper direct cremation services like pure cremation, express cremation, etc and what did you think of them ? :)

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  • MandM90
    MandM90 Posts: 2,246 Forumite
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    Hi, we move threads if we think they’ll get more help elsewhere (please read the forum rule) so this post/thread has been moved to another board. If you have any questions about this policy please email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
  • Flugelhorn
    Flugelhorn Posts: 5,584 Forumite
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    I arranged direct cremation for a relative -
    basically hospital -> FD -> crematorium (with no-one from family there for commital)
    I later arranged a memorial service and interment of ashes.

    Whole process was very straight forward, suited our family and made juggling dates / travelling much easier, though did get some grumbling from some more distant relatives when they weren't "invited to the crem"
  • chesky
    chesky Posts: 1,341 Forumite
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    How much did it cost?
  • Flugelhorn
    Flugelhorn Posts: 5,584 Forumite
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    Just checked the invoice - the direct cremation was £1395.
  • force_ten
    force_ten Posts: 1,931 Forumite
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    co-op funeral care offer a cremation without ceremony service similar to the places you mentioned above

    price can vary a little bit depending on location so best check with your local co-op funeral care for correct price
  • Sprinkly
    Sprinkly Posts: 93 Forumite
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    Apologies didn't realise I'd posted this in the wrong thread ��
  • Large_Daisy
    Large_Daisy Posts: 2 Newbie
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    I use a direct cremation for my mum earlier this year. cost £1,500. The funeral directors were lovely, went through everything just as for a normal funeral. Rang me with the date and time mum would be cremated. Went to pick her ashes up when they called to let me know. They told me most funeral companies wont do these because there is no money in it. Hope this helps others.
  • Sprinkly
    Sprinkly Posts: 93 Forumite
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    I was looking at Simplicity Cremations anyone used them? They appear to offer 3 choices and appear to have good reviews might check them out!
  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,357 Forumite
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    I've only got another 4 months to pay on my cremation.

    Obviously I won't be posting a review.
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