Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers with Direct Cremation South Yorkshire. We’ve gathered the most common questions to help you understand our services. Browse the FAQs below or get in touch if you need more information.
A direct cremation is a simple, dignified cremation without a funeral service. There are no attendees, viewings, or formal ceremonies, making it the most affordable and fuss-free option. This allows families to say goodbye in their own way, whether privately or with a separate memorial at a later date.
Once you contact us, we will arrange collection from any location in South Yorkshire and transport your loved one to a trusted crematorium in Doncaster. We handle all necessary paperwork and carry out the cremation with care and dignity. Afterward, the ashes can be collected or delivered to you for a small additional fee.
At Direct Cremations South Yorkshire, our service costs just £999. This price includes collection, cremation, and a simple coffin. For an additional £25, we can deliver the ashes anywhere in South Yorkshire. There are no hidden fees, ensuring complete transparency. This is £471 cheaper than Pure Cremations (correct as of Mar 2026).
Yes. We offer pre-paid funeral plans which can now be purchased online through our funeral plan provider. This allows you to arrange and pay in advance, record your wishes and help reduce the financial burden on your loved ones. Please use the link below to get started.
Our pre-paid funeral plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited and are available to UK residents. Pre-payments are held in an individual whole of life assurance policy for added peace of mind. The plan covers our costs as set out in the plan documents, provided we carry out the funeral and your requirements do not change. You can pay by lump sum or, if eligible, by instalments, although an additional cost applies when paying over two or more years. Full details can be found in the brochure, Instalment Q&A and Terms and Conditions.
We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.
Once the cremation is complete, ashes can be collected in person or delivered anywhere in South Yorkshire for just £25. You can choose to scatter them in a special place, keep them in an urn, or place them in a memorial garden. We handle the ashes with care and respect, ensuring they reach you safely.
The gentleman I spoke to at Direct cremation South Yorkshire explained everything and said you just phone me back if you would like us to take Alan in to our care.They were very caring even explained the price, they kept me informed all the way as my husband had to have a postmortem. Informed me where and when Alan was cremated aswel .The lovely lady who I spoke to on phone when I paid my invoice, was professional and caring. I asked if she could get me an urn for ashes I had seen she sorced from else were and she made this possible, even put my husband’s ashes in and then personally they brought him home. Thankyou
Sym and Stacey were outstanding — kind, professional, and very helpful through the whole process. They made a difficult time a bit easier by handling everything smoothly and with care.
Thank you both for your compassion and support. I really appreciated it.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Direct Cremations to friends and family in their time of need and you’d struggle to find a better service in the area.
Fantastic care and support from start to finish,mel put my mind at ease with the regards to the whole process,mel was always at the end of the phone for me at a sad time.
Symeon and mel advised me where and when the cremation took place.
They were both fantastic I would highly recommend them.
Symeon and Stacey were extremely respectful and looked after my mum with care when they came to collect her from home.
Symeon put my mind at ease with regards to the whole process and advised me where and when the cremation took place.
During such a difficult time they were both fantastic and can highly recommend them.
How We Compare
See how our prices compare to some of the leading cremation providers. Direct cremation is the most affordable option, offering a simple and dignified service at a lower cost. Check the table below for a price comparison.
Our Price
Cremation Price – £999
Return of Ashes – £25
Total Price – £1024
(Funeral Plan Price £1349)
Farewill
Cremation Price – £995
Return of Ashes – £100
Total Price – £1095
(Funeral Plan Price £1595)
Pure Cremation
Cremation Price – £1495
Return of Ashes – £0
Total Price – £1495
(Funeral Plan Price £2095)
