A simple, affordable cremation with a personal goodbye.

Our simple cremation service offers a dignified and affordable alternative to a traditional funeral, while still providing families with an opportunity to say a personal farewell.

Unlike many direct cremation providers, your loved one remains in the care of a local team who understand the importance of compassion, respect and personal service. We believe that even the simplest farewell should provide a meaningful moment of reflection.

Before the cremation takes place, close family members are welcome to accompany the coffin into our chapel and spend a few quiet moments saying goodbye. You may also choose a special piece of music that reflects your loved one's personality, life or memories.

This short and private farewell offers a chance to pause, reflect and honour a life well lived, without the cost of a traditional funeral service.

Many families choose to hold a celebration of life at a time and place that feels right for them, either before or after the cremation.

What’s included

• A dignified cremation carried out at Hereford Crematorium
• The care and support of a local, experienced team
• Family members welcome to accompany the coffin into the chapel
• Up to five minutes for a private farewell
• The opportunity to choose a meaningful piece of music
• A lower-cost alternative to a traditional funeral

Although a formal service is not included, families are welcome to personalise this special moment. You may choose meaningful music, place flowers on the coffin, share a few words, or simply spend a quiet moment together saying goodbye.

Many families find that these simple personal touches create a lasting and meaningful farewell.

Personal farewell ideas

• Choose a favourite song, hymn or piece of music to be played as they enter the chapel.
• Spend a few quiet moments sharing a private goodbye.
• Place a single flower, posy or small bouquet on the coffin.
• Read a short poem, verse or personal message.
• Accompany the coffin into the chapel as a final act of love and respect.
• Observe a moment of silence and reflection.
• Bring a photograph of your loved one to hold during the farewell.
• Light a battery-operated candle as a symbol of remembrance.
• Wear a favourite colour or item of clothing that reflects your loved one's personality.
• Invite immediate family members to gather together for a final farewell.

Many families choose our Simple Cremation service and then arrange a separate celebration of life at a later date. This allows friends and relatives to come together in a setting that feels right for them, without the time constraints or costs often associated with a traditional funeral.

Availability

Our simple cremation service is available Tuesday to Friday at 8.15am and 8.25am.

For advice or to talk through your options, our bereavement team is here to help, please do get in touch.