Prices Can Be A Struggle, Which Is Why We Have Introduced Low Cost Funerals

We believe that the true value of a funeral, and the power of the memories that it creates lie in the people who attend and in the things that are said and done. The Simple Elegance is designed to offer a service that is simple and affordable, but also dignified and meaningful. Unlike most ‘simple service’ options offered by funeral directors it does offer full access to the Chapel of Rest by appointment. Please see the full price list for an explanation of what is included under ‘Professional Services and ‘Daily Care of the Deceased.’

Usually with the Simple Elegance the family would meet at the crematorium, however it is possible to arrange for the hearse to leave from a family address for an additional cost of £150

Where the account is settled in full prior to the date of the funeral, we offer a concession of £100

This service is designed for people who would prefer not to hold a traditional funeral at all, perhaps choosing instead to hold a memorial event at a later date. We will provide a cheap, no-fuss funeral that does not compromise on our usual high standards of care and respect. You will often see this type of service referred to as ‘direct cremation’.

The cost includes a simple light oak veneer coffin from a local family business, collection of the person who has died from a local hospital, daily care, transportation from our premises to either Wear Valley or Darlington Crematorium. The person who has died will always be cared for in our premises by our staff and the cremation will take place locally. We will tell you the date and time of the cremation if you would like us to, and we will never use a third party company to carry out the cremation.

Unlike many companies that offer direct cremation, we believe that it is very important that families are able to visit the person that has died in our chapel if they wish to, and so the price of this service also includes visits to the chapel by arrangement as often as you wish within working hours (9am-6pm). You may also bring us clothes to dress the person in if you would like to.

We may charge for travel outside the Darlington area. The amount will be agreed in advance with the family depending on distance.

There will be an additional charge if the cremated remains need to be delivered to an address in the UK by courier. This will be calculated on a case by case basis.

In the event that a larger coffin is required or that additional bearers are required, we reserve the right to make a surcharge of £100 for the coffin and/or £60 for each additional bearer.

Please be clear that this service is for cremation at a time of our choosing with no service and no family present.