Direct Cremation in Amersham
How to Arrange a Direct Cremation Funeral in Amersham
How Much is a Direct Cremation in Amersham?
The average cost of arranging an unattended, direct cremation funeral in Amersham is £1,420. This is based on the prices offered by a selection of local funeral providers.
This fee should include:
- Bringing the deceased into the care of the funeral provider
- Preparation of the deceased for the cremation
- A simple coffin
- All cremation and crematoria fees
- Scattering or collection of the ashes, plus many providers will deliver the ashes to you for free.
Cheapest Simple Cremation in Amersham
The cheapest cremation service in Amersham costs £995, and it is a direct cremation service with either H C Grimstead (part of Co-op Funeralcare) or Cooks Funeral Directors (part of Dignity plc).
Who Offers Direct Cremation in Amersham?
You have two options when it comes to arranging a direct cremation in Amersham:
1. A local funeral director who will offer a direct cremation for you
2. A nationwide company that specialises in direct cremation. You can read more about direct cremation service providers here
A Selection of Local Funeral Directors Offering Direct Cremation in Amersham
H C Grimstead Funeralcare*
10 Hill Avenue
Amersham
Bucks
HP6 5BW
01494 434393
J Brown Funerals
67 Woodside Road
Amersham
Bucks
HP6 6AA
01494 727474
Cooks Funeral Directors**
127 Broad Street
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 3EF
01494 791359
Church View Funerals
161 Broad Street
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 3EF
01494 776777
* Part of Co-op Funeralcare. **Part of Dignity plc
Nationwide Companies Offering Direct Cremation
Distinct Cremations
Oak Tree Court
Brookfield Drive
Cannock
WS11 0JN
0808 296 7314
Low Cost Funerals
The Pool House
Bicester Road
Stratton Audley
OX27 9BS
0800 862 0150
Celebration of Life
Enterprise House
Ocean Way
Southampton
SO14 3XB
0800 150 3555
Where Can I Find a Crematorium Near Amersham?
Here is a selection of crematoria in the Amersham area together with their fees for a weekday, unattended direct cremation fee:
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium, Aylesbury
£400
01296 468300
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham
£320
01494 724263
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
9am-1pm, Sat
Bierton Crematorium, Aylesbury
£320
01296 350019
Open: 9am-1pm, 1:30pm-5pm, Mon-Fri
West Hertfordshire Crematorium, Garston
£483
01923 673285
Open: 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat
10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm, Sun
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip
£330
01895 556560
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Sat
10am-5pm, Sun
Slough Crematorium, Slough
£420
01753 520702
Open: 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
9am-12:30pm, Sat
Golders Green Crematorium, Golders Green
£320
020 8455 2374
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Islington Crematorium, East Finchley
£280
020 7527 8300
Enquire for Opening Times
Southwest Middlesex Crematorium, Feltham
£325
020 8894 9001
Open: 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
St Marylebone Crematorium, East Finchley
£320
020 8343 2233
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
The Vale Crematorium, Luton
£445
01582 723700
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
West London Crematorium, Kensal Green
£315
020 8501 2236
Open: 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
What Do I Need to Do if Someone Has Died in Amersham?
If a person has died in Amersham and you wish to arrange for them a direct cremation funeral, there are two things that you need to do:
How to Register a Death in Amersham
You must register the death within five days at your local register office. You may also start the process here.
To complete the registration, the registrar will need to receive a medical certificate.
If the deceased has died while in hospital then the bereavement team should send the medical certificate directly to the registrar.
If, however, the deceased has passed away at home, then you will need to arrange for the visit of a doctor to carry out this service for you.
Death Certificate & Certification of Cremation
Once you have registered the death you should be issued with:
- A Death Certificate (‘form BD8’); and
- A Certificate for Burial or Cremation (‘the green form’).
Please note that if the deceased is in the care of a local hospital or public mortuary, these steps must normally be completed before they will agree to release the body to your nominated funeral provider.
The exception to this process is if the death has been referred to a coroner. In this case, the coroner will take the deceased into their care before completing an investigation to establish the cause of death. The coroner may issue you with an interim death certificate to begin the process of arranging the deceased’s affairs. Once the coroner has completed their investigation they will issue you with the full paperwork.
In all cases, you should not finalise funeral arrangements until the legal processes are complete.
Registry Offices near Amersham
Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office
29 Windsor End
Beaconsfield
HP9 2JJ
BS1 1JG
01494 475 205
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Open: Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm
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Buckinghamshire Registration Office
High Wycombe Library
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1XF
01296 383 005
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Open: Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm
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High Wycombe Library Registration Office
High Wycombe Library
5 Eden Place
High Wycombe
HP11 2DH
01494 475 200
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Open: Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm
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Coroner in Amersham
Buckinghamshire Coroner Service
29 Windsor End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JJ
01494 475 505
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coroners@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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Open: 8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday
8am-3:30pm, Friday
Please note that if the death has been referred to the local coroner, then you will need to wait for this process to be completed before finalising funeral arrangements for the deceased. For further information, please click the following buttons:
Major Hospitals Near Amersham
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0JD
01494 434411
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP21 8AL
01296 315000
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2TT
01494 526161
Hemel Hempstead Hospital
Hillfield Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4AD
01442 213141
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
01923 244366
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Park
Slough
Berkshire
SL2 4HL
0300 6145000
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 3NN
01895 238282
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 3UJ
020 8864 3232
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
01582 491166
How Do I Arrange a Direct Cremation in Amersham?
To arrange a direct cremation funeral in Amersham, select a local funeral director or a nationwide direct cremation provider to start the arrangements for you.
To help you with your choice, we have reviewed all of the nationwide direct cremation funeral providers.
All of our direct cremation service reviews have been carried out by an independent writer/researcher who has experience of working in the funeral sector.
Each service is scored across five different sectors; price, inclusivity, flexibility, locality & customer satisfaction.
Each of these is broken down below to give some clarity into how we scored each service.
Direct Cremation in Amersham: Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered the most common questions below, but feel free to read our in-depth Direct Cremation fact sheet for more information.
The average cost of a direct cremation funeral in Amersham is £1,420. This is based on the prices offered by a selection of local funeral providers.
We have selected five, local funeral directors in or near Amersham who offer direct cremation funerals.
There is no obligation for you to engage the services of a funeral provider. You must, however, arrange for the disposal of the body, usually through either a burial or a cremation.
Check out our helpful guide to organising a funeral without the assistance of a funeral director. For the prices of cremations, choose from our selection of crematoria near Amersham.
Here are some public places in or near Amersham where you may be able to scatter ashes:
– A local cemetery such as Stanley Hill Cemetery, Chilterns Crematorium, or The Platt Cemetery.
– A local park such as Amersham Memorial Gardens or Westwood Park.
– In the nearby Chiltern countryside.
If scattering on public land or private land you do not own, you will need to seek permission from the landowner first.
Please read our guide if you wish to scatter ashes in the sea or river.
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