Direct Cremation in Beckenham
How to Arrange a Direct Cremation Funeral in Beckenham
How Much is a Direct Cremation in Beckenham?
The average cost of arranging a simple cremation funeral in Beckenham is £1,331. 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 Beckenham
The cheapest cremation service in Beckenham costs £995, and it is a direct cremation service with either Francis Chappell (part of Dignity Funerals) or H Copeland & Sons (part of Co-op Funeralcare)
Who Offers Direct Cremation in Beckenham?
You have two options when it comes to arranging a direct cremation in Beckenham:
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 Beckenham
N S Wibberley Funerals
280 High Street
Beckenham
Bromley
BR3 1DY
02045 429686
H Copeland & Sons**
9 Bromley Road
Beckenham
Bromley
BR3 5NT
02086 502295
Varley and Varley
96 Bromley Road
Beckenham
Bromley
BR3 5NP
02036 748870
*Part of Dignity plc. **Part of Co-op Funeralcare.
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 Beckenham?
Here is a selection of crematoria in the Beckenham area together with their fees for a weekday, unattended direct cremation fee:
Beckenham Crematorium, Beckenham
£499
020 8658 9495
Enquire for Opening Times
South London Crematorium, Streatham
£499
020 8764 2255
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North East Surrey Crematorium, Morden
£275
020 8337 4835
Enquire for Opening Times
Forest Park Crematorium, Hainault
£475
020 8501 2236
Open: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
South Essex Crematorium, Upminster
£580
01708 434433
Open: 9am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri
East London Crematorium, Plaistow
£472
020 7476 5109
Enquire for Opening Times
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
Lambeth Crematorium, Tooting
£390
020 7926 4221
Open: 9am-2pm, Mon-Fri
West London Crematorium, Kensal Green
£315
020 8501 2236
Open: 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
Putney Vale Crematorium, Wandsworth
£323
020 3959 0090
Open: 8:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
City of London Crematorium, Manor Park
£498
020 8534 1486
Open: 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
Hither Green Crematorium, Lewisham
£420
020 8314 9630
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Kingston Crematorium, Kingston-upon-Thames
£305
020 8546 4462
Open: 9am-4:20pm, Mon-Fri
Eltham Crematorium, Greenwich
£364
020 8921 6700
Open: 9am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri
Honor Oak Crematorium, Camberwell
£390
020 7525 5600
Enquire for Opening Times
West Norwood Crematorium, Lambeth
£390
020 7926 7999
Open: 9am-2pm, Mon-Fri
Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead
£499
01372 363181
Enquire for Opening Times
Croydon Crematorium, Croydon
£285
020 8684 3877
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
New Southgate Crematorium, New Southgate
£450
020 8361 1713
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Hendon Crematorium, Mill Hill
£446
020 8359 3370
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Enfield Crematorium, Enfield
£499
020 8363 8324
Open: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
What Do I Need to Do if Someone Has Died in Beckenham?
If a person has died in Beckenham 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 Beckenham
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 Beckenham
Bromley Registration Service
Civic Centre
Stockwell Close
Bromley
BR1 3UH
0300 303 8667
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Open: By Appointment Only
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Coroner in Beckenham
South London Coroner’s Service
2nd Floor
Davis House
Robert Street
Croydon
CR0 1QQ
020 8313 1883
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admin.coroner@croydon.gov.uk
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Open: 9am-noon, 1pm-3pm, Monday-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 Beckenham
Lewisham University Hospital
High Street
Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
020 8333 3000
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
Croydon
CR7 7YE
020 8401 3000
Princess Royal Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
Kent
BR6 8ND
01689 863000
King’s College Hospital
Denmark Hill
Camberwell
London
SE5 9RS
020 3299 9000
Queen Mary’s Hospital
Frognal Avenue
Sidcup
Kent
DA14 6LT
020 8302 2678
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
London
SE18 4QH
020 8836 6000
Orpington Hospital
Sevenoaks Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 9JU
01689 863000
St George’s Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
London
SW17 0QT
020 8672 1255
Guy’s Hospital
Great Maze Pond
Southwark
London
SE1 9RT
020 7188 7188
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 1AA
020 8296 2000
St Thomas’ Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
Lambeth
London
SE1 7EH
020 7188 7188
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Road
Whitechapel
London
E1 1FR
020 7377 7000
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
West Smithfield
City of London
EC1A 7BE
020 7377 7000
How Do I Arrange a Direct Cremation in Beckenham?
To arrange a direct cremation funeral in Beckenham, 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 Beckenham: 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 Beckenham is £1.331. This is based on the prices offered by a selection of local funeral providers.
We have selected five, local funeral directors in or near Beckenham 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 Beckenham.
Here are some public places in or near Beckenham where you may be able to scatter ashes:
– A local cemetery such as Beckenham Cemetery.
– A local park such as Kelsey Park.
– In the nearby Kent 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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