Our Direct Cremation Costs
At Brighton Direct Cremation, we offer affordable and respectful direct cremation, providing simple, dignified options without traditional ceremonies.
Brighton Direct Cremation operates a 24/7 emergency on call service.
Non-urgent enquiries should be made during office hours please.
Affordable, low cost, simplest Direct Cremations
at £1,395
Includes:
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Collection from Hospital or Borough Mortuary (see Notes below)
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Simple coffin suitable for direct cremation, usually cardboard coffin
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Conveyance to a Crematorium in Brighton
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Crematorium Fee
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Ashes – can be collected from the local crematoriumCrematorium Fee
Excludes:
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Collection fee from Private Home or Nursing Home applies (See Notes below)
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Out of office hours collections / weekends & bank holidays collections (See Notes below)
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Dressing & Viewings
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Delivery of ashes outside of our local area (surcharge for mileage will apply)
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Any extra charges for bariatric allowances – (see Notes below)
Notes:
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This is an ‘Unattended’, ‘Direct to cremation’ only, service – there is no use of the chapel for mourners. However, we may agree to a one or two family members or friends attending provided the cremation date is not delayed to accommodate this request.
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Full payment (cleared funds) must be received in advance of the cremation taking place.
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Larger Clients:In the case of bariatric (obese) clients, that cause additional or unusual requirements, or clients who exceed 6’2″ x 22″ – in size, or either individual size, that results in an outsize coffin being needed, then there will be surcharges added to cover the costs of extra resources and logistics necessary – e.g an outsize coffin will will require a bespoke order plus delivery & VAT charges to be considered; extra bearers will be required at collection venues and at the crematorium to ensure safe handling.
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Collection from local hospital or the City mortuary is included in our price, however:
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Collection from a private residence /care home / nursing home or hospice will incur a further charge of £180 for daytime, office hours, or £230 if the collection involves an 'Out of Office' hours collection (& weekend & bank holidays) – it will be one or the other extra fee – not both.

The Intimate Service
This is NOT a formal funeral service
There is an option for you to upgrade from the Direct Cremation to what we call the 'Intimate' option.
You simply pay the extra for the use of the chapel (early bird slot) and the costs for the Funeral Director to attend and supervise your intimate time in the chapel.
Invite up to 6 family members / friends to say your final farewell, but without the formalities of a funeral service.

Please note that we would expect the 'cremation' to take place within a reasonable time period
7 working days from the date of collection to avoid any further costs.