General FAQs
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What is a direct cremation?
A direct cremation is a cremation without the extras. No services, no hearse, no vicar – we come and collect your loved one, carry out their cremation and bring their ashes back within ten days. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] Then you’ve got the flexibility to do w...
How far will you travel to pick up my loved one?
What happens to the ashes?
They’ll be back with you in just a few days. Then it’s your choice. If you want to keep them in the urn they come in, or you’d rather scatter them, it’s completely up to you – direct cremation, total flexibility.
Do I need to use a Funeral Director?
No. A direct cremation means you can do whatever you want, whether that’s a service at the local golf club, a wake at the pub, or a low-key, family-only affair. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] We can liaise with Funeral Directors though, so if you’re going in that d...
Where do you operate?
Where are you based?
Our beautiful memorial park and crematorium is based in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Our address is Burntwood Way, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 4XE.
How is it different from a regular cremation?
A direct cremation is a simple and respectful way to start the process of saying goodbye without having a traditional formal service. We Are Direct Cremations will collect your loved one, return to our beautiful memorial park and crematorium where we wi...
How much does a direct cremation cost?
Is this something you need now, or are you looking for a pre-paid plan for the future? [IF NOW] The average funeral costs almost £4,000, while our direct cremation packages start from just £895. You can see some additional services here -https://www.wea...
I would like to know more
OK, I can get a member of the team to contact you regarding this. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, we’ll be in touch asap.
Why arrange a direct cremation?
It gives you total flexibility to plan the sort of memorial or celebration you want, without following the traditional ‘funeral’ template and It’s a lot more affordable.
What’s the difference between a traditional funeral and a direct cremation?
A traditional funeral refers to the actual ceremony, often in a church, where the coffin is brought in, and there is a formal service. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] Following the service, your loved one is either buried or cremated. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] A direct cre...
How long does a direct cremation take?
This is another element to consider when you are thinking about having a Direct Cremation. Once we have all the paperwork in place, we will return the ashes within 10 days. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] This allows you to arrange a send-off where you can have a se...