12:32, Mon, Apr 20, 2020 Updated: 12:33, Mon, Apr 20, 2020 Direct cremation is seen as a means by which families can attempt to undertake funerals without breaching the lockdown restriction rules and ...

In the UK and the US, ‘direct cremations’ – where no mourners are present and relatives and friends can organise their own ceremonies – are on the rise. Is it time to rethink how we say goodbye our ...

Direct cremation is becoming increasingly attractive as an alternative to the more traditional funeral – especially with celebrities such as David Bowie, Prince and Anita Brookner all reportedly ...

We spoke to Sym Waller, co-founder of Direct Cremations South Yorkshire, which despite the name offers the service in and around Wakefield, to find out more – and debunk a few myths. Sym has 20 years’ ...

Funeral Cost Index launches free local authority pages to help councils and residents compare funeral director prices Funeral Cost Index has launched a new set of free local authority funeral price ...

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THE FERRY rounded Eel Pie Island, “The Last Time” by the Rolling Stones blowing from a tinny speaker. Celia Chasey shared memories of her brother, Colin, and cast his ashes into the Thames. There was ...

John Edwards Funeral Directors offers a variety of cremation packages. But all its cremations are either a form of direct cremation or normal cremation. So, what’s the difference? Alan James, from the ...

FEARS are growing that cut-price “direct cremations” could encourage monsters like rogue funeral director Robert Bush. One in five funerals now takes place without a service or mourners, with the ...

The “cost of dying” is continuing to rise, figures out next week are expected to show. But the good news for those on a tight budget, or who simply don’t want a big fuss made, is that the cost of the ...

Direct cremations have ovetaken traditional send-offs in the UK amid the coronavirus crisis - and an expert has predicted the low cost practice will 'fundamentally transform' the funeral sector. With ...

Direct cremations are rising in popularity across the UK as families ditch expensive send-offs and choose a more affordable, no-frills funeral instead. More Britons are looking for cheaper ...