A funeral is the ceremony (the event where people gather). Cremation is the method of final disposition (the physical process). You can have a traditional funeral service followed by cremation, or a direct cremation followed by a separate memorial service.

Yes, we offer a wide selection of elegant urns, scatter tubes, and memorial jewelry that can contain a small portion of the ashes.

We guarantee the utmost respect at every stage. We work only with certified, inspected crematoria. Before the cremation, unique identifiers are used throughout the process to guarantee identity, ensuring the ashes returned to you are only those of your loved one.

Yes, for most services (Traditional and Cremation with Memorial), we encourage private viewings at our funeral home. For direct cremation, a brief, private viewing can often be arranged if requested.

Cremation is widely accepted, though not traditional in all faiths. We have extensive experience accommodating diverse needs. We can arrange for certain faith requirements, such as a family member witnessing the start of the committal, upon request.

The process typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. This timeframe is mostly due to legal paperwork (obtaining the necessary doctor's and coroner's certificates). Once the cremation takes place, the cremated remains are usually available within 24 hours.

The main documents are the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (issued by the doctor) and the Cremation Application Form (Form 4), which must be approved by an independent Medical Referee before the cremation can proceed. We manage all of this paperwork for you.

The committal is the final moment of the funeral service, where the coffin is formally presented to the crematorium staff. For a traditional service, this is when the curtains close or the coffin is moved from sight.

Direct Cremation is an unattended cremation that takes place without any funeral service, mourners, or clergy present at the crematorium. It is the most simple and cost-effective cremation option.

Yes. A coffin is a legal requirement for all cremations in the UK. We include a simple, dignified, and environmentally-friendly coffin in our Direct Cremation package.

Absolutely. Direct Cremation simply separates the physical cremation from the ceremony. You are free to hold a personalised memorial service or celebration of life at any time and location that suits your family.

The cremated remains are placed into a temporary container or the urn you select. We will then arrange for you to collect them from our funeral home, or we can personally hand-deliver them to you.

You have many options:

• Scattering: In a place meaningful to your loved one (with appropriate permission).

• Interment: Burying the ashes in a cemetery or churchyard plot.

• Keeping: Storing the ashes at home in a chosen urn or dividing them among family members using keepsake jewellery.