Direct Cremation, Cremation without a service

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A Direct Cremation is a Cremation with no Funeral Service or ceremony beforehand. After death, the person who has passed away is brought into the care of the Funeral Directors. Once the statutory paperwork and registration of the death is completed the person who has passed away is then transported to a Crematorium to be cremated, usually in a very simple, plain coffin. After the Cremation, the ashes are returned to the family or close friend to be kept, scattered or buried according to the wishes of the person who has passed away. 

This is not a new service, I have worked in the Funeral profession for just over 27 years now and this service has always been available. 

What is new, is the way this service is being advertised on television and social media by companies who are not Funeral Directors. 

If you or someone you love is thinking about a Direct Cremation, please consider the following:

1 - Is your Next of Kin and family/friends comfortable with not attending a Funeral? 

2 - Carefully research which company you instruct to carry out a Direct Cremation. 

3 - Ask the company you choose which Crematorium they will use and where the person who has passed away will be kept in the days leading up to the Cremation. 

4 - Ask the company you choose how long it will take to receive the ashes back. 

Many of the Direct Cremation companies people see advertising on the television and social media do not have any local infrastructure and transport peoples loved one's to other parts of the country to be kept and then cremated. 

Local Funeral Directors can carry out exactly the same service you see advertised on the television and social media for exactly the same cost but with the extra comfort of knowing that your loved one will be cared for locally and will remain in the area they lived throughout the entire process and always ensuring a local Crematorium is used and the persons ashes are returned to the family or close friend the day after the Cremation. 

It's worth educating yourself on this topic and investing the time to fully understand what a Direct Cremation is and exactly what will happen to your loved one should you choose a Direct Cremation. 

We appreciate that some people prefer a Direct Cremation. 

We will personally care for your loved one from the moment you contact us to the day of the Cremation.  We will not transfer your loved one to a Funeral Hub and Crematoria across the country, we will use Crematoria local to you, your loved one will rest locally in our Funeral Home and I would be your point of contact throughout proceedings, I will not instruct a third-party as many of the national Direct Cremation companies do.  

Our Simple, low cost, direct cremation service includes:

Collection of your loved one within 30 miles.

Suitable Coffin.

Transportation to Crematorium in a specialist vehicle.

Personal delivery of your loved one's ashes within 30 miles and within 24 hours of the Cremation. 

Cremation fee at a local Crematorium 

Funeral Directors professional services

At David Knowles Funeral Service, we understand that some families prefer a simple, dignified farewell without the formality of a traditional funeral service.  Our direct cremation service offers an affordable and straightforward option for those who wish to say goodbye in their own way.  As your trusted, independent, family-run funeral directors serving Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby, Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas, we’re here to provide compassionate care and clear guidance every step of the way.

Direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no funeral ceremony or mourners present.  It allows families to arrange a respectful cremation at a lower cost while giving them the freedom to hold a personal memorial or celebration of life at a later date.  Our direct cremation package includes the collection and care of your loved one, completion of all necessary documentation, provision of a simple coffin, transportation to the crematorium, and the cremation fee, all handled with dignity and professionalism.

At David Knowles Funeral Service, we are proud to offer affordable direct cremations in Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby, Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas.  We believe in transparent pricing, so you’ll never encounter hidden costs or unexpected fees.  For families wishing to plan ahead, we also provide pre-paid funeral plans that include direct cremation options, giving you peace of mind for the future.

As an experienced funeral director with over 25 years of serving our local community, we also offer a full range of services including traditional funerals, memorial keepsakes, floral tributes, funeral vehicles, and eco-friendly options.  Whatever your needs, our caring team is here 24 hours a day to provide support and advice.

If you are considering a direct cremation in Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby, Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas, contact David Knowles Funeral Service today on 01642 929090. Or visit our funeral home to discuss your options in a private and supportive environment.

At David Knowles Funeral Service, we’re here to ensure every farewell, no matter how simple, is handled with respect, compassion and the highest standard of care.