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.