A Direct / Unattended Service

With direct / “Pure” cremation or burial becoming increasingly popular, we felt it would be helpful to explain what a ‘direct cremation’ with H Tredwin & Son involves, as each funeral director approaches this service slightly differently.

We call this type of service our ‘Unattended Service’.

  • Just as we do for every family, regardless of the type of service chosen. We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as possible, whether that’s during or outside of standard working hours.

    We also care for everyone with the same dignity and attention, no matter the service selected.

  • We do both direct cremation or burial. Both unattended by family or friends, both treated with the upmost respect and dignity.

  • While some funeral directors may not offer this with their direct services - we will allow you to tell us a date and location that best suits you.

    We understand direct isn’t simply a cost effective option, but an option to do things differently and it may be that you want to celebrate your way while the delivery / cremation is taking place.

  • We have come to understand that for the vast majority of people opting for a direct service, what you want is simplicity, privacy and the ability to say goodbye and celebrate life away from traditional funeral spaces, and so viewings aren’t often called upon and so our costs reflect this.

    If you would like a viewing all you have to do is let us know as soon as possible so we book it in at a time that best suits everyone.

    There will be an additional charge for this as the standard cost doesn’t include the preparation and staff time required for this.

What to expect in terms of cost for an Unattended Service

£1,150

This covers our charges only.

Our charges include: collection, care, arrangements / administration, a simple coffin, transfer to final resting place and collection of remains or bearing of the coffin for burial

Personalised extra’s

We don’t believe in set packages here at H Tredwin & Son. With 150 plus years in the industry we know that one size most definitely does not fit all and so we like to make sure there is room for personalisation no matter the service type.

Below is a list of just a few additional extras you may like to include for an Unattended Service:

  • Flowers

  • Coffin Type, i.e. willow, cardboard, solid oak

  • Newspaper announcements

  • Clothing for your loved one to wear

  • Viewings

  • Music to play when final transfer is made

  • A live stream of your loved one being taken into the crematorium

  • Attendance of two people at the transfer (Taunton Crematorium only)

  • Fingerprint or ashes jewellery

  • Urns to hold cremated remains

Our Unattended Service

Collection

Our team will be there day or night to collect your loved one and bring them into our care.

We are available to phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Just call - 01823 672287

Care & Admin

Be it a direct, reflective or traditional service -everyone is cared for exactly the same with all the same administrative procedures carried out.

While we look after everyone in our care at our Sampford Arundel Chapel of Rest. We carry out all meetings and administration in our Wellington office.

At least one meeting is required be that over the phone or in person in order to carry out our direct service.

Delivery

Delivery to their final resting place can take place privately or at a time family and friends are aware of.

This usually takes place early morning and will be undertaken by a small number of our team.

Your Loved One

Cremation - Once the cremation has taken place, we will collect your loved ones remains in the following week. They will then be ready for collection from our office whenever suits you.

Burial - As long as you would like to know, we will inform you after the burial, were your loved one is now resting so you may visit whenever you wish.