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This service is designed to offer a simple and dignified funeral at an affordable price and is only available for cremation funerals.

The cost includes a simple light oak veneer coffin with gold effect handles, collection of the deceased from a local hospital, daily care of the deceased, transportation of the deceased from our Darlington premises to the crematorium on the day of the funeral in a Mercedes Hearse and a funeral service conducted by a Minister or Celebrant. It also includes access to the Chapel of Rest in Darlington, by appointment, between 9am and 7pm on weekdays and between 10am and 2pm at weekends.

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 £100.

We ask for full payment prior to the date of the funeral for this service.

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 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, collection of the deceased from a local hospital, daily care of the deceased, transportation of the deceased from our premises in Darlington to the crematorium on the day of the cremation in an estate car at a time convenient for us. If you would like to visit the Chapel of Rest or witness the reception of the coffin into the Crematorium Chapel this can be arranged, but additional charges will be payable.

Please note that there will be an additional charge of £180.00 for collection of the deceased from an address other than a local hospital. In addition to this we may charge for travel outside the Darlington area. The amount will be agreed in advance with the family, depending on distance.

If created remains are to be sent by courier to an address within the UK, there will be a charge of £125.

In the event that extra bearers are required due to the weight of the coffin, we reserve the right to make a surcharge of £100.

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