Direct cremation

Direct cremation is sometimes referred to as an unattended cremation or ‘pure cremation’. It is a simple form of cremation where there is no funeral service, ceremony, wake or attendance at the crematorium.

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How does it work?

Prices start from £1,595

Your loved one is brought into our care and remains with us until the cremation takes place. We arrange for your loved one to be transported from our funeral home to our crematorium.

Although direct cremation is less involved than a traditional funeral, it does not happen immediately after someone has died. The death still needs to be registered and the required paperwork completed. In most cases, the cremation takes place around one to two weeks after the death.

Following the cremation, the ashes can either be returned to you or scattered within the grounds of our crematorium.

You can read more about the differences of a direct cremation and an attended funeral here.

With no ceremony to attend, you have the freedom to remember them in your own way, at a time that feels right for you.

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What this option offers

• A lower‑cost alternative to a traditional funeral
• No service or attendees at the cremation
• Support and guidance from our professional team throughout
• Your loved one resting safely at a local funeral home

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Why choose a direct cremation?

For some families, a quiet, private farewell feels more fitting. Although there is no service beforehand and no mourners present, you still have complete freedom to celebrate their life in a way that reflects your relationship, your memories and your pace.

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What’s included in a direct cremation

✓ All necessary legal and administrative arrangements

✓ Collection and transportation into our care*

✓ Care of your loved one at a local funeral home

✓ Dressing of your loved one in a gown

✓ Viewing in our Chapel of Rest by appointment only during office hours

✓ Transportation of your loved one on the day of the cremation

✓ Cremation fees

✓ A veneer coffin with the option to upgrade

✓ Option to have the ashes scattered, or to collect them from your local funeral home.

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Restrictions & limitations

✖ Attendance isn’t possible. If you prefer to be present, you may wish to explore our attended funeral options.

✖ The date, time and location of the cremation are arranged by us.

✖ Viewing your loved one isn’t included but if this is something you'd like to consider our Direct Farewell or Direct Group Farewell packages might be better suited to your needs.

✖ Arrangements take place during normal office hours.

*Collection is included within a 20‑mile radius of our funeral home. Additional mileage is charged at £2 per mile.

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Find your nearest funeral home

If you need anything, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Lincolnshire Co-op funeral home.