Frequently asked questions
Direct cremation is a simple and affordable cremation option that skips traditional funeral services such as embalming, viewings, and ceremonies. The body is cremated immediately after death, without any public or private visitation or funeral service.
Direct cremation skips the traditional funeral services such as viewings, embalming, and ceremonies, whereas traditional cremation may include these services.
Yes! Clear Cremations will deliver your ashes back to you free of charge within 20 Miles of our offices in Harlow Essex.
Direct cremation costs can vary depending on the provider and the location. Our Direct Cremation costs as little as £975 and Typically, direct cremation is less expensive than traditional cremation or burial.
Our £975 service includes collection and transportation of the body to the crematory, completion of necessary paperwork and permits, the cremation process itself, and the return of the cremated remains to the family in an urn.
No, a casket is not necessary for direct cremation. A simple coffin is included in the price.
Absolutely not. The casket is a one-time use item and will never be recycled or reused for any other client.
It’s a frequently asked question, and we can assure you that the cremated remains you receive are entirely those of your loved one. We would be pleased to provide you with more information about the process to alleviate any concerns you may have.
You have the option to select from the following choices:
• We can scatter the ashes on your behalf.
• We can provide you with a basic container for the ashes and hand-deliver them to you directly.
• You or a representative may retrieve the ashes from our office.
Yes! We are a real company with a premises. Please telephone to arrange an appointment to visit us.
We have over five years of experience in the industry, because of this we are able to offer Direct Cremation services at one of the lowest prices on the market. Clear Cremations includes premium services that the majority of other providers charge extra for. We are one of the only Direct Cremation providers within the UK who do not charge any extra for the delivery of ashes.
Funeral Expenses Payment can help pay for some of the costs of the following:
- burial fees for a particular plot
- cremation fees, including the cost of the doctor’s certificate
- travel to arrange or go to the funeral
- the cost of moving the body within the UK, if it’s being moved more than 50 miles
- death certificates or other documents
You can also get up to £1,000 for any other funeral expenses, such as funeral director’s fees, flowers or the coffin.
The payment will not usually cover all of the costs of the funeral.
How much you get depends on your circumstances. This includes any other money that’s available to cover the costs, for example from an insurance policy or the deceased person’s estate.
Absolutely not! In the UK the law insists that each cremation is carried out separately.
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