Craddock & Russell Direct Cremations Ltd

04/03/2026

01/03/2026

Goodbye to February, Hello March 👋🏼

20/02/2026

A local Direct Cremation at Wyre Forest Crematorium this week.

A Direct Cremation with us is a simple and dignified farewell. There's no service at the crematorium and nobody in attendance, just a respectful cremation carried out with compassion and care.

25/01/2026

Did you know that if you text SHOUT to 85258 at a time when you may be feeling depressed or suicidal, a crisis worker will text you back immediately and will continue to text with you.

Many people don't like talking over the phone and would feel more comfortable texting.

This is a free service for anyone - if you would like to join us in raising awareness, please share this post.

22/01/2026

You can request meaningful keepsakes such as locks of hair, hand, foot and finger prints, or the ashes of your loved one.
These can be transformed into beautiful jewellery, pendants, keepsakes, or simply preserved in lockets or a special token box to hold forever.

29/11/2025

All deaths need to be registered by the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths in the district where the death takes place.
As of 9th September 2024 the laws have changed regarding death registration.
We can advise and guide you on this process.
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Who can register?
* Close relative of deceased
* Relative in attendance during last illness
* A relative living in the district where the death occurred
* A person present at death
* The person causing the disposal
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Documents required
* Medical Certificate of Death
* Medical card if available
* Birth certificate & information regarding the date of the birth
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Information required to register
* Date and place of death
* Full name of the deceased (maiden name if applicable)
* Date and place of birth
* Occupation and home address
* If married, full name and occupation of surviving spouse.

At the time of registration, you will be issued with the following:
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Certified Copies of the Entry into the Register, which you require to settle the Deceased’s estate (these can be purchased at £12.50 per copy at registration).

The Certificate for Burial or Cremation (this is a bright green form that needs to come to us as it is an element of the statutory paperwork required for the funeral to proceed) Most cases this is emailed directly to the funeral director.

Worcestershire also operate a “Tell Us Once” system whereby they can deal with anything Government related for you (e.g. blue badge, pension, driving licence).

If you have any questions please call us on : 01905 670939

14/11/2025

Words that mean so much to us, thank you Edward.