16/04/2026
We ALWAYS try to deter families from using such companies because we know exactly how they work. We worked alongside one of them when we first opened, but as soon as we saw how they collected the deceased from our branch, we terminated our contract with them. Every single person should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of whether they are having a direct cremation or a full funeral service.
We believe that these companies are targeting the vulnerable by telling them that it is better to not leave a bill for their loved ones after they have gone. They then pay it per month before they pass away, putting their mind at rest that their loved ones can grieve in peace. What these people are actually getting for their money is disgusting and we wouldn’t treat an animal the way that they treat humans.
With a local Funeral Directors, you know where your loved one is at all times, you know that the cremation will take place at your local Crematorium, and you know that you will get the cremated remains back within a few days instead of weeks! Some Funeral Directors like us offer more in their Direct Cremation package, so you actually get more for your money. We don't discriminate because somebody wants a Direct Cremation, we treat every single person the same. In our Direct Cremation Package, we allow viewing in our chapel of rest in and out of hours, we allow the person to be dressed in their own clothes, we allow keepsakes to be taken such as fingerprints and hair, and we allow the family to come to the Crematorium to see their loved one be taken inside, all at no extra cost. We would rather have a Direct Cremation like this than one like theirs. How about you?
Thank you to Sarah from Ceremonies With Personality for speaking about this topic and allowing us to share it with our followers 🙂