Direct Funeral

Over the last couple of years there has been a surge in direct cremations in all parts of the UK.

With even the rich and famous often opting for a no-fuss affair, we are now finding that there is more than one reason why a family might choose the direct cremation option:-

  • It may be due to a personal request from the person before they died.
  • It could be due to the cost a conventional funeral being just too expensive.
  • It might even be because the person who has died does not have many remaining relatives to organise / attend a full funeral service.

In simple terms, a direct cremation is where a funeral director collects the person who has died, places them into a simple coffin and subsequently takes them to the crematorium to be cremated. There is no service, no mourners present and the date for the cremation is generally chosen by the funeral director. It is considered to be the cheapest funeral option and ashes can still be returned to the family afterwards if this is their wish. At Evergreen Funeral Services we pride ourselves on our core values and the fact that we do things our way. There are many companies now offering direct cremations, however the service provided is not always the same. We guarantee to always carry out our direct cremations in a hearse, with staff in formal attire. We will also dress the person who has died in their own clothes if this is wanted and we never deny viewing of a loved one where it is possible, regardless of which funeral option has been chosen.

What about an attended direct cremation?

There is now the option at some crematoriums to have an ‘attended direct cremation’. This option, where available, is similar to the direct option in that there is no service. However, a small number of mourners may attend the crematorium. This option is useful for some families who don’t want a full funeral service but who still want to be present to see the coffin into the chapel. With this option the family members can have about 10 minutes where they may listen to a piece of music and spend those last moments with the coffin if they so wish. Again the ashes can still be returned to the family if they would like.

Could we just hold a service with the ashes?

Many families are now shunning the traditional funeral service and opting to have a ‘back to front’ one, where their loved one is cremated first via a direct cremation and then the family get together to hold a memorial service afterwards. This not only saves them money but also gives them greater flexibility regarding venue, date or even time of the year, with some families opting to use the event to also scatter or bury the ashes. Examples of a service with ashes could be a celebration of life down at a village hall with photo slides and refreshments, a scattering ceremony in a special location, or a woodland ashes burial in the summer months. With a memorial service the possibility for personalisation is endless and we embrace the fact that every family should do what is right for them and their loved one. If you would like more information about direct cremation, attended direct cremation or any of the other services we offer, please see our website or contact us on 01482 212888.

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Elle Carver
visited my nana and they was lovely and very emotionally friendly. wasn’t rushed environment was lovely. Steve and Gary i think they were called. wouldn’t want my nana anywhere else.
Thankyou
sarah steward
Steve provided an exceptional level of care and professionalism during what was an incredibly difficult time. From the very first contact, he was compassionate, patient, and understanding, taking the time to explain every step of the process without ever making things feel overwhelming.
His attention to detail was outstanding. Every aspect of the service was handled smoothly and with dignity, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. They listened carefully to our family’s wishes and went above and beyond to create a service that felt personal and meaningful, truly reflecting the life of our beautiful mam.
Communication was clear and consistent throughout, which brought a great deal of reassurance. They were always available to answer questions and offered gentle guidance when decisions felt difficult.
On the day of the funeral, everything ran seamlessly. The team conducted themselves with quiet professionalism and respect, helping to create a calm and supportive atmosphere for everyone attending.
Overall, their kindness, organisation, and genuine empathy made a very hard experience much more manageable. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of thoughtful and reliable funeral care. Thank you Steve and Gary you really are amazing x
Angie Johnson
Thank you Steve and staff at this amazing place.Evergreen.You made the worst time of our lives so much bearable after losing our beloved Sean johnson.Steve,your a true professional who reads the room and knows exactly the right things to say bringing a touch of light hearted much needed words.The whole experience was perfect from start to finish.From the bottom of our hearts,keep being you.Highly recommend these beautiful people for taking care of him.Big shout out to celebrant Mike Anderson too who has also travelled this road with us and gave the best service of seans celebration of life.Once again.THANK YOU.Angie johnson 💙💙💙💙xxxx
Stacey Barker
If there was a million stars to give Steve and his team I would. They made an unbearable situation bearable. They have helped us every step of the way for my brother Sean Johno's final journey, looked after him, spoke to him and treat him with the upmost respect and for that myself and my family will be forever greatful. Thankyou Steve and team. Stacey Johno
HullCity1904
Used evergreens for the recent loss off my partners brother ben, absolutely brilliant from start to finish , took a massive weight off all of our shoulders ,gary and steve both top guys, went above and beyond for us , cant thank them enough. Would recommend their services fully to anyone

Thanks guys
Chris Penrose (the wright family)
Adgy
great service, made us all feel very warm and welcome on such a sad day and has still been so nice with the family after the service, definitely recommend
Sophie Santos
Absolutely amazing, we used Evergreen Funeral Services when my little sister sadly passed away, we had been to see her a few times and can honestly say, wow... they took the best care of her... from the day I called and up until right her funeral, we had non stop support from Steve.

The circumstances are absolutely awful but Evergreens make it that touch easier, guiding you along the way!

Thank you Steve and team!

Ellies big sister, Sophie x
Bex
I would like to give nothing but respect to evergreen funeral services, they went above and beyond in help me and my family in our time of need.. my brother took his own life and a long way from home, they helped bring him back and in tragic circumstances. They took the burden off us as a family, from start to finish I couldn't recommend Steve and Gary enough. Thanks from all of us of making Ben's final fairwell special
Julie
We would like to say a massive thank you to all at Evergreen you took our Daughter in law Joanne and family under your wing. Looked after John like he was one of you own. Nothing was to much trouble you went out of your way above and beyond to make it a beautiful service. Thank you so much Julie & David
Lynn Brattan
Thank you so much Gary for looking after Mary and helping us navigate a difficult time. The care and kindness shown and the impeccable service nothing was too much trouble even when we had to move funeral back a week. Also recommending Lelley Fields for service everyone commented on how beautiful and serene the surroundings were Thank you from us all.
Ann Connor
Gary and Steve at Evergreen Funeral Services were so kind and helpful when dealing with the funeral for my brother. They made a very stressful situation so much easier and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a compassionate and efficient service.
Ian Dervey
Gary and his team at Evergreen were excellent and helped us in our time of need in every way. From our first phone call with Gary, he was kind and compassionate and listened to what we wanted for our son’s funeral. He guided me and my wife through every step of the way, never once did we feel pressured to make a decision until we were ready.
The funeral was a beautiful service and everyone complemented how everything went so professionally on the day, with special thanks to Michael, the allocated Celebrant, who reminded us that it was a celebration of our son's life.
We definitely recommend Evergreen to anyone who is going through a sad loss of a loved one and who needs a kind and helpful team to help guide and support them through it all.
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