Doves Funeral Directors

Established in 1985

Direct Cremation

Simple & respectful option for an Unattended Funeral from your local funeral home, with viewing included​.

Price

£1,995

Fixed fee, inclusive package*​

Here at Doves Funeral Directors, we team up with the Funeral Partners network, giving you the personal touch of our local funeral home and the strength of a nationwide network.
You can trust us to deliver the high standards that Funeral Partners upholds across the country.​

What’s included in our Direct Cremation Package for £1,995?

What's Included

  • Our Professional Services and making sure the necessary paperwork is completed
  • Collecting and transporting your Loved One
  • Caring for and preparing your Loved One at our funeral home
  • The option to spend time with your Loved One in our private resting room
  • Staff on the day of the cremation, with a non-ceremonial vehicle
  • Crematorium fee at the crematorium of our choosing*
  • A simple wood effect veneer coffin

What's Not Included

  • A funeral service cannot be held
  • Mourners are not permitted to attend the cremation
  • No celebrant or officiant may be present
  • You cannot choose the date or time of the cremation
  • Choice of coffin is not available

* If you wish, you may specify a particular crematorium location. In that case, the fee for your chosen crematorium will be charged instead of our standard crematorium.​

If you would like a simple funeral but you would like family & friends to be able to attend, you may be interested in our Simple Funeral package as an alternative to the Unattended Cremation. The Simple Funeral includes a service at the crematorium.​

You may also choose to hold a separate Celebration of Life at a separate venue. We can help to arrange this.​

What to Expect

Get in touch:

Call, email or visit us in-branch

We’ll collect the person who has died

The Preparations:

We do the paperwork – leave the arrangements to us.

If you wish, you may visit your loved one in our private resting room.

The Cremation:

The cremation will happen at a date & time of the crematorium’s choosing.

The ashes will be returned to you, or you may have them scattered in a garden of remembrance.

We’re here to help at any time, day or night. Call our dedicated funeral arrangers 24/7.

Contact Us

or call us on 01233 643 000

Visit us in Branch

Additional Options

  • Celebration of Life Package £295

    Celebrate and commemorate your loved one at a separate venue without the formalities of a church or crematorium service. We can assist you in organising a venue, celebrant, catering, and flowers.

  • Simple Funeral from £2,995

    The Simple Funeral is available with restricted and limited professional services and the funeral will take place at a day and time of our choosing. It includes viewing and a service at the crematorium, but the service will happen at a day and time assigned by the crematorium.

  • Cortège Package £495

    A hearse will convey the coffin, along with a small spray of flowers, to the crematorium for the unattended cremation.

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01233 643 000 visit branch or arrange a home visit

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