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Direct cremation services: A simple and dignified farewell in Shrewsbury
10 Jun 2024

There is a greater choice of funeral options available today than ever before and one that is gaining in popularity in Shrewsbury is a direct cremation service - an alternative that provides a simple and dignified farewell.

Direct cremation is a more affordable option to a traditional funeral service and involves the cremation of the deceased without a formal ceremony, allowing family and friends to grieve and say goodbye in their own way.

What is involved?

A direct cremation in Shrewsbury involves our funeral director taking the deceased into our care and later transporting them to a local crematorium to be cremated. There is no service at the crematorium and no family or other mourners are present.

Our direct cremation package involves:

  • Collection of the deceased from the place of death to our chapel of rest.
  • Professional advice and guidance, administration and liaising with third parties.
  • Enviro-board coffin.
  • Doctor’s fees if required.
  • Cremation fees.
  • Funeral director and bearers to transfer the deceased to the crematorium.
  • The collection and return of your loved one’s ashes to our main office.

Additional options we can provide:

  • Transporting the ashes to a specific location.
  • Help with complying with wishes regarding the scattering or burying of ashes.
  • Assisting with arranging a thanksgiving or celebration of life service at a later date.

A different way to say goodbye

Direct cremation is an ideal option for many people in Shrewsbury but it is very different to a traditional service that allows friends and family to say goodbye at a specific place and time.

With this in mind, it is important to think carefully about the type of send-off you want and then make your wishes known by writing them down and telling your loved ones or our team at WRR Pugh & Son in Shrewsbury.

The benefits

A no-frills, no-fuss direct cremation could well be right for you if you are not particularly religious, don’t have many immediate family or close friends, or want to keep the cost at a minimum.

Direct cremation is a simple process that eliminates the need for any extensive preparations or planning, it is the most cost-effective funeral option and allows those close to you to celebrate your life at a time and date in the future that suits them best.