Direct Cremation UK: Costs, Providers & Prepaid Plans 2025
Direct cremation is a simple, unattended cremation carried out without a funeral service or mourners present. Your loved one is collected, cared for, cremated, and their ashes are either returned to you or scattered, depending on your wishes. Many families choose it for its lower cost, freedom from time pressure, and the flexibility to hold […]
Funeral Planning Checklist UK: Step-by-Step Printable Guide
Arranging a funeral while grieving can feel overwhelming: there are forms to complete, deadlines to meet, costs to manage and choices to make. In the UK you’ll need to register the death within five days (eight in Scotland), decide on burial, cremation or an unattended direct cremation, and coordinate arrangements at short notice. This practical […]
How Much Does Cremation Cost in the UK? 2025 Price Guide
Cremation costs are the total you pay to have someone cremated — covering the crematorium fee, legal paperwork, care and transport, a coffin and any optional extras. In the UK, prices vary by region and funeral type. A traditional cremation includes a ceremony and tends to cost more. A direct cremation — an unattended, no‑ceremony […]
Top 12 Keepsake Urns for Ashes UK: Where to Buy & Prices
Choosing a keepsake urn is a small decision that carries a lot of feeling. You may want to keep a token portion of ashes at home, share them among family, or pair a mini urn with a scattering or a direct cremation. The challenge is knowing what will feel right and what will work: capacities […]