An lmportant Message Regarding Direct Cremation

Over recent months, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in direct cremations – these are unattended cremations, often advertised by large, corporate or online-only providers that are not Funeral Directors.

We understand that families are looking for simple, affordable options when a loved one passes away. But it’s important to know and understand what these services don’t include and how we at

Carroll and Carroll Independent Funeral Services are different from these companies.

What corporate or online providers typically don’t offer:

• No option to have your loved ones cremation carried out locally:
• No choice of dates or times for the cremation:
• Not able to supply own clothing if you choose to do so for your loved one:
• Ashes are not delivered personally by the company- only posted and delivered by a courier:
• ( The Main Online / TV Advertisers Costs for a Direct Cremation are £1995.00 )

‘What we offer with our personal approach as an independent funeral director for direct cremations are:

Your loved one is cared for personally by us at our funeral home and stays with us until the day of cremation. The same level of care is provided to everyone that has been in trusted to us:

• Cremation is carried out locally at one of Leeds three Crematorium:
• Your loved one can be dressed in their own clothing and cared for with dignity:
• Ashes are returned to family personally by our own staff:
• All of this is included in our direct cremation service for just £1275.00, with all fees included.

A further option is our Simple Cremation, Option to hold a small service at our funeral home for up to 18 people for a dignified farewell, helping ease the gap between a direct cremation and a traditional cremation service at the Crematorium.

If you’d like to discuss your options or have any questions, we’re always here and ready to help if we can.