Our Pure Direct Cremation option is for those who want the minimum of fuss for the minimum of cost. The deceased is first transferred into our care, a simple coffin is provided before transferring to a Westerleigh Crematorium for cremation.  The ashes are returned to our offices for a personal representative to collect.

What’s Included?

• Professional and administrative services in completion of required paperwork.
• Crematorium Fees
• Transferring the deceased into our care (during office hours – up to 50 mile return journey.
  Transfer out of office hours incurs an additional fee of £250.00.)
• A simple coffin.

 Limitations

Family will not be made aware of the date of cremation in advance of the service, embalming and open visitation available at additional cost, as is the provision of one floral tribute if desired. No in memory donations.

How Does it Work ?

• When a person passes away, they will be transferred into our care and will be looked after at one of our secure chapels of rest in either Rayleigh or Thorpe Bay, Southend.

• Our experienced staff will speak with the deceased’s representative, assisting with registration procedures.  Our staff will complete all of the required paperwork for cremation. – If required arrangements can be made over the phone and via email, or post.

• A suitable coffin will be provided and a cremation will be booked. (For those wishing to attend the crematorium, a date will be set.  Those opting for an Unattended service will not be made aware of the date.)

• The deceased will be transferred to our local Westerleigh Crematorium who will then facilitate the cremation.

• Once the cremation has taken place, the deceased’s personal representative will be notified and they are welcome to visit our office to collect the cremated remains.