It is a very difficult time when you lose a loved one, you feel overwhelmed with the decisions you need to make. Making these decisions when you are grieving can be very stressful.
Knowing that your loved one wants to be cremated is just one part of the overall decisions that need to be made.
Traditionally, a close relative would telephone a funeral director, who will provide information on their selection of cremation options including memorial services with church ministers or celebrants. Memorial services in church, or in the chapel at the local crematorium. It is important you should be aware of the differences between a Direct Cremation and those offered by traditional funeral directors.
So what’s the difference between a Direct Cremation and a traditional cremation organised through a funeral director?
Traditional Cremations are typically arranged by discussion the family’s wishes with a local funeral director. They will offer either service packages or bespoke funerals services that include much more than just the cremation. These service offerings may include:
- Embalming
- Preparation and dressing your loved one in their own clothes or a shroud
- Offering private viewings for family and friends
- A choice of funeral vehicles including hearses, horse drawn and motorised, motor cycles, limousines, the choice is endless.
- A traditional funeral and/or memorial service that takes place in a chapel at the funeral directors, church or crematorium chapel.
- Flowers, urns, orders of service, attendance cards, newspaper notices, the list is endless
Funeral Care Direct, offers a straightforward, cost effective alternative.
Funeral Care Direct focus on the providing the basic fundamentals of cremation including
- A dedicated arranger who will assist you throughout
- Bringing your loved one into our care
- Private cremation
- Death certificate and registration
- Return of your loved one’s ashes
- Ongoing Support
- Simplicity in making the arrangements without leaving your home, online or over the phone.
A significant difference between Direct Cremation and a traditional cremation organised through a funeral director is there is no requirement to rush through the process. Funeral Care Direct offers flexibility, you don’t have to worry about organising a memorial service and a wake at short notice. Once your loved one is cremated, you can take your time arranging a more personal memorial service without the pressure or restrictions brought about by the local crematorium’s availability.
Is Direct Cremation for everybody?
The simple answer is no it is not, but it is fast becoming the choice for many, significantly so since January 2016 when the world was informed David Bowie had passed away and was cremated without any of his family or friends present. Since then Direct Cremation has also become known as a “David Bowie Funeral”. Direct Cremation does offer significant cost savings, but it is not the major reason why people are choosing Direct Cremation. It is becoming more common for people to say “I don’t want any fuss, just send me off to be cremated, I don’t want anyone there”
Funeral Care Direct are on hand to assist 0800 015 8080.