Direct Cremation in Stoke-on-Trent

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Direct Unattended - £1575 (Bradwell / Carmountside)

Arlington’s compassionate guidance, support, and professional services throughout

  • Bringing your loved one into our care

  • Respectful care and preparation of your loved one

  • Opportunity to spend quiet time in our chapel of rest

  • Provision of a beautifully finished oak veneered coffin

  • Conveying your loved one from our funeral home to the crematorium

  • Arrangement and payment of the crematorium fees on your behalf

Ashes collected on behalf of the family from the crematorium and we will provide suitable provision for your loved ones ashes.

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Direct Funeral (Attended) – £2350 Carmountside Crematorium

Times 8:30am & 8:45am.

This simple farewell service offers a quiet and intimate alternative to an unattended cremation, allowing close family members to be present at the crematorium to witness their loved one’s final journey.

This option is designed for those who prefer a brief and dignified moment of reflection without a formal service. There is no officiant, minister, or celebrant.

Attendance is limited to 12 mourners, with a 5-minute gathering in the chapel. During this time, you may choose to play one reflection piece of music as a personal tribute.

Arlington’s advice, guidance and all professional services

  • Bringing your loved one into our care.

  • Care and preparation of your loved one.

  • An option to visit the Chapel of Rest (with a closed casket).

  • Provision of an Oak Veneered Coffin.

  • Mercedes Hearse to convey your loved one from our funeral home to the crematorium.

  • Payment of the crematorium fees.

  • Up to 12 single roses to place on the coffin.

  • Collection of loved one’s ashes from the crematorium.

  • Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on a date and time to suit Arlington Funeral Services.

A short service in Arlington Chapel will be available upon request. This is for 12 people prior to the date of the Funeral Service.

Simple Cremation Service - From £2995

including coffin and third party costs

Please note: This package is based on a discounted service at bradwell Crematorium, which is only available before 10am. This service allows for up to three pieces of music during the service.

  • Transfer of your loved one from a Hospital, Nursing Home, or Family Residence to our Chapel of Rest

  • Making all funeral arrangements at Arlington House, in your home, or at any other preferred location

  • Dressing your loved one in personal clothing or in one of our Funeral Gowns Private visits in our Chapel of Rest

  • Guidance with completing all required documentation and submitting it to the appropriate authorities

  • Provision of a hearse to transport your loved one from your chosen location to the funeral service

  • Presence of a Funeral Director along with a dedicated team of staff on the day of the service

Option to hold a service at an alternative venue in addition to the cremation or burial Funeral date and time arranged at the family’s convenience Extensive range of coffins available to choose from

The Simple Cremation is also available at Carmountside Crematorium at a Cost of £3070.

Additional Costs to Traditional Funeral Services

  • Family Limousine – £300

  • Service at another location before Committal – £120

  • Newspaper Notice from £165

  • Hygienic Treatment £165

  • Order of Service from £40

  • Floral Tributes from £120

  • Horse Drawn Hearse – From £800

  • Urns/Caskets from £40

Why Families Choose Direct Cremation

Direct cremations are increasingly chosen for many reasons:

  • Lower cost while still ensuring dignified care

  • No service at the crematorium — ideal for those who prefer a private farewell

  • Freedom to hold a memorial later — at home, outdoors, or at a meaningful venue

  • More time to plan a personal tribute without time pressure

  • Suitable for families who live far apart or wish to gather at a later date

It is not a lesser funeral — only a simpler one, focused on dignity and respectful care.

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Direct Cremation Cost — £1,575

What’s Included:

  • Collection of your loved one within 20 miles

  • Professional care while in our chapel

  • A simple coffin suitable for cremation

  • All necessary paperwork & arrangements

  • Transportation to the crematorium

  • Cremation carried out with dignity

  • Ashes returned in a simple container

What’s Not Included:

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    No service or attendees at the crematorium

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    No limousines or procession

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    No minister, celebrant or officiant

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    No floral arrangements (though these can be added)

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    No viewing in the chapel unless arranged separately

Optional extras — such as floral tributes, memorial stationery, urns and keepsakes — can be added if desired.

How a Direct Cremation Works

Step 1

We bring your loved one into our care

Step 2

Necessary forms and legal documents are completed

Step 3

A respectful cremation takes place, unattended

Step 4

Ashes are returned to you in a simple container

Step 5

You choose how and when to hold a memorial

Whether quiet and private — or more celebratory — the timing and style is entirely up to you.

Memorial Ideas After a Direct Cremation

A direct cremation gives families time — and freedom — to decide how best to honour their loved one. Some common memorial ideas include:

Personal Memorials

  • A gathering at home or in a favourite place

  • A Celebration of Life with photos and music

  • A quiet moment with close family

  • A memorial table at a later date

Memorial Keepsakes

  • Fingerprint jewellery

  • Ashes to Glass keepsakes

  • Memorial urns and scatter tubes

  • Memory books and framed photographs

Urns & Containers

We offer traditional, contemporary and eco-friendly urns. Ashes can also be distributed between family members. Our staff can guide you through all options.

Scattering Ashes — What You Need to Know

Ashes may be scattered in many locations with permission. Each place has different guidelines — so it is important to ask before arranging anything.

Popular Options

  • Cemeteries and crematorium gardens

  • Woodland or natural areas (with permission)

  • Private land — with written consent from the landowner

  • Rivers, lakes and waterways (some may require Environment Agency approval)

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We can guide you on:

  • How to request permission
  • Where scattering is allowed
  • Suggested local areas of beauty or significance
  • Appropriate containers and scatter tubes

If preferred, ashes can also be buried with a memorial marker — or turned into a keepsake to cherish forever.

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Is a Service Still Possible?

Yes — even after a direct cremation, you may choose to hold a memorial later. This could include:

  • Music, readings or prayers

  • A celebration of life event

  • A minister or celebrant-led service

  • Scattering of ashes ceremony

  • A gathering at your home or local venue

There is no time limit — the farewell can be held when you feel ready.

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We Are Here to Help

If you are considering a direct cremation and would like to talk through your options, please get in touch. We will explain everything clearly — with no obligation and no pressure.

Arlington Funeral Services

Address: Arlington House, Ford Green Rd, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NX

Call Us : 01782 818888

Email: arlingtonfs@btconnect.com

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