A direct cremation is a cremation that takes place without family or friends in attendance. There is no funeral service at the crematorium, and the crematorium sets the time and date of the cremation. As they’re not present at the crematorium, many families choose to mark this day in their own way.
A direct cremation separates the process of cremation from any ceremonies to celebrate or remember the life of the person who has died. This leaves individuals and families free to decide how and when to say goodbye.
The ashes from the direct cremation are carefully stored and then returned in an urn of your choice. Alternatively, you can choose to collect the ashes or ask for them to be scattered in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium.