Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Simple and easy to arrange
75% saving against traditional funeral costs
Affordable Unattended Cremation £995
Our Direct Cremation provides you with a dignified, respectful and simple cremation for your loved one in the Somerset and Bristol area. The unattended cremation will take place locally at either Sedgemoor or Weston super Mare Crematorium, by Lindsay, the funeral director and her bearers and staff at C V Gower Funeral Directors based in Winscombe.
There is no attendance by mourners, or service or ceremony beforehand. It is also known as a basic cremation, simple cremation, cremation without a ceremony or "Pure" Cremation.
The fee for our Direct Cremation is £995. The cost includes a simple environmentally friendly coffin suitable for cremation. The current fee of £82 for the Doctor to complete the necessary cremation form will be additional, if required. This is because if there is an investigation by HM Coroner, these fees don't apply.
Arrangements may be made over the telephone or you can visit our office in Winscombe, North Somerset. Just off the A38.
With over 28 years of experience, our staff are available to assist families 24/7, 365 days of the year. Call us for more information.
Our Direct Cremation Process
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Step 1
Registration of the death by the family
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Serenity Direct Cremations will arrange for the collection of the deceased back to our Chapel of Rest
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Serenity Direct Cremations will arrange the direct cremation with the family by phone and email
Step 5
Serenity Direct Cremations will book a date for the cremation
Step 3
Serenity Direct Cremations will arrange the cremation paperwork with the hospital or Coroner
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Cremated remains will be delivered back to the family if requested
What Does Our Simple Cremation Service Include?
Collection of the deceased
We will collect the deceased from where they passed away, and bring them to our Chapel of Rest, based in Winscombe, where they will stay until the time of the cremation.
Direct cremation with no mourners
At the crematorium, there is no service beforehand, just a simple cremation.
Please note, Serenity Direct Cremations is responsible for selecting the time, date and location of the cremation.
Coffin
We use a simple coffin suitable for cremation. If you would prefer us to use a Cardboard or Willow coffin, please speak to us about the additional costs. .
Scattering of cremated remains
Your loved ones cremated remains can either be returned to you so that they can be privately scattered or buried in a cremated remains plot or family grave, or if you prefer, we can arrange for them to be scattered in the Garden of Rest at the Crematorium. We also have a selection of alternative caskets and urns available for you to purchase, should you wish to have the ashes interred in a plot or scattered in the sea.
Care of the deceased
The deceased will be cared for by our professional staff in our fully equipped mortuary facilities until the day of the cremation.
Payment
We ask for our invoice to be paid in full prior to the Cremation. Payment can be made by cheque, BACs transfer or debit/credit card. If you are claiming for assistance from the DWP, please let us know as soon as possible.
What is Not Included
Our fee of £995 does not include the following items
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Attendance of any mourners at the Crematorium
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A service of any kind at the Crematorium
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Choice of Crematoria
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Viewing of the deceased in our Chapel of Rest or embalming
Why Choose Serenity Direct Cremations
Serenity Direct Cremations was established by C V Gower Funeral Directors in response to the growing need for a service to provide a Direct Cremation, whilst showing dignity and respect to the deceased and their loved ones.
C V Gower Funeral Directors have been arranging and conducting funerals for nearly 100 years. In 1993 Lindsay took over the business from the Gower family and continues to run the company from the office in Winscombe. As a team, we endeavour to give personal and professional service at a very difficult and distressing time for you.
We are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society Of Allied And Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and abide by their strict code of practice.
You may contact us at any time for free advice or any information about our services. Client confidentiality is observed at all times.
Direct Cremations - Your Questions Answered
Can I attend the direct cremation?
Unfortunately, with a direct cremation, the crematoriums do not allow mourners to attend, this allows them to supply the service at a cheaper rate.
Can the ashes be returned to the family?
Yes, ashes can be returned to the family.
Can I hold a service for my loved one?
Whilst a direct cremation doesn't provide for a service at the crematorium, there is no reason why you can't celebrate your loved one's life. This may be as a formal service in a Church or Chapel, or as a less formal service in a garden, village hall or pub.