Direct Cremation in Croydon
A simple, dignified and affordable farewell, arranged with care by Rowland Brothers.
What is Direct Cremation?
A direct cremation is a cremation without a formal funeral service beforehand.
It offers:
- A private, unattended cremation
- No ceremony at the crematorium
- Freedom to hold a memorial or celebration of life later
- Lower cost without compromising on respect
This option is increasingly chosen by families who want simplicity, flexibility and affordability.
What is Direct Cremation?
A direct cremation is a cremation without a formal funeral service beforehand.
It offers:
- A private, unattended cremation
- No ceremony at the crematorium
- Freedom to hold a memorial or celebration of life later
- Lower cost without compromising on respect
This option is increasingly chosen by families who want simplicity, flexibility and affordability.
What’s Included in Our Direct Cremation Service (£1,450)
- 24/7 telephone access
- Transfer into our care (hospital, hospice, or public mortuary)
- Care and mortuary accommodation
- Basic cremation coffin
- Specialist funeral vehicle
- Bearers to take coffin into crematorium
- Unattended cremation (time/date arranged by us)
- Cremation fees
- Scattering of ashes in Gardens of Remembrance
- Bereavement telephone counselling
All arrangements are handled by our experienced team.
Optional Extras
- Removal from private address – £230-£460
- Return of ashes by hand – £75
- Urn upgrades or memorial items available
- Additional add on services available (such as viewing)
How Direct Cremation Works
- Collection & Care
We bring your loved one into our care.
- Paperwork & Legal Requirements
We handle all documentation.
- Cremation
Carried out with professionalism and respect.
- Ashes Returned or Scattered
We return them in a simple urn, or we can scatter them for you.
Planning Ahead
You can also choose a prepaid direct cremation plan, giving peace of mind and locking in today’s prices.
Why Choose Direct Cremation?
- Most affordable funeral option
No service = lower cost, but still remembering and honouring your loved one in your own way. - Plan your own memorial
Hold a celebration of life or private gathering at a later date. - Less pressure at a difficult time
Gives families time to grieve before organising an event. - Environmentally conscious
Often considered more eco-friendly than a full traditional service.
Why Choose Direct Cremation?
- Most affordable funeral option
No service = lower cost, but still remembering and honouring your loved one in your own way. - Plan your own memorial
Hold a celebration of life or private gathering at a later date. - Less pressure at a difficult time
Gives families time to grieve before organising an event. - Environmentally conscious
Often considered more eco-friendly than a full traditional service.
Local v Online Cremation
Introducing the Ashes Register
Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors is pleased to support the Ashes Register, an easy-to-use, free online platform that allows families to record and locate the final resting place of cremated remains.
Backed by leading organisations within the funeral profession, the Ashes Register enables you to create a lasting record, helping to ensure your loved one’s memory is preserved and accessible for generations to come.
Whether ashes are kept, scattered, or interred, the Ashes Register offers reassurance that their resting place will never be forgotten.
Want to Book a Direct Cremation?
We welcome you to visit us in one of our branches, and you can contact us via phone or email to discuss any of the choice or decisions you need to make. You can also leave us a message using our contact form below and we’ll be able to get back to you via email as soon as possible.
Call us: 01883 623 067
Email us: info@rowlandbrothers.com
