Unattended cremation services
Today there is more choice when it comes to funeral services and some families – or the deceased person themselves – might decide not to have a traditional funeral service but, instead, to have a separate memorial event. Others – particularly in these difficult times – are attracted by a more cost-effective funeral.
There are plenty of adverts in the media these days for low-cost funerals or ‘direct to cremation services’ and these can sound tempting from a cost point of view – but it’s not always clear what you are signing up for and what will actually happen to your loved one. Many claim to have an existing arrangement with your local funeral director - but this is rarely the case.
If you sign up from a TV advert, you’ll be dealing with a faceless person in a call centre. If you opt for our service, you know your loved is being looked after by your local well-regarded independent funeral director.
When you chose our Local Unattended Cremation, you can be assured that our high standards of care and respect at all times. Your loved one will be looked after by us at our premises and we will ensure you understand each step of the funeral pathway.
In addition to a Local Unattended Cremation, we are also able to offer the Distinct Direction Cremation – here we explain the differences:
Local Unattended Cremation
A Local Unattended Cremation is a package we have created here at Tester & Jones for families who want a simple cremation, with no funeral service or ceremony at the crematorium. The cremation will take place at a local crematorium in Kent or Sussex and we personally take your loved one to the crematorium on the day.
Our Local Unattended Cremation option also offers flexibility, allowing you to choose additional services, such as spending time with your loved one at our chapel of rest and paying your respects as your loved one leaves our premises in our Jaguar hearse.
Any of our other services can be added to a Local Unattended Cremation at an additional cost (will can provide you with an estimate).
A Local Unattended Cremation includes:
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Tester & Jones to collect your loved one and bring them into our care.
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Care of your loved one at our premises throughout including transportation to the crematorium on the day of the cremation in our hearse.
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Completion of all statutory cremation forms including doctor’s papers.
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Assistance with death registration as required.
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Arranging the cremation date and time with our local crematorium.
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A simple coffin (which can be changed to a coffin of your choice for an additional cost).
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Scattering of ashes in the garden of remembrance or the safe return of ashes to the family open request.
Total cost: £1,990.
There may be additional costs, depending on the personal choices you wish to make.
Doctor’s fees for cremation papers are payable in England and Wales if the death is not referred to a coroner. These cost an additional £82 in total.
A Distinct Direct Cremation includes:
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Tester & Jones to collect your loved one and bring them into our care.
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Completion of all relevant statutory cremation forms including doctor’s papers.
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Assistance with death registration as required.
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Booking the Distinct Cremation with Westerleigh.
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A simple coffin and name plate.
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Transportation by Direct Cremations to a known Westerleigh crematorium.
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Scattering of ashes in the gardens of remembrance or the safe return of ashes to the family upon request.
Total cost: £1,640.
Doctor’s fees for cremation papers are payable in England and Wales if the death is not referred to a coroner. These cost an additional £82 in total.
At Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we would encourage you to talk to us if you are considering a low-cost funeral or an unattended cremation service, before signing up with an online provider. We can then fully explain how we can provide these options to you ourselves.
Do call us with any questions on: 01892 611811 or drop into our office.