Direct cremations
in Hertfordshire
A dignified, simplified & affordable farewell
Direct cremations from trusted experts
Are you looking for a low cost ‘direct cremation near me’ from a trusted and well-established crematorium in Hertfordshire? Our Harwood Cremations team in Stevenage is able to take care of everything for you.
Harwood Cremations is owned and managed by Austin’s Funeral Directors who have been caring for bereaved Hertfordshire families for over 300 years. Our experience and heritage is unrivalled and our personal care second to none.
We provide expert direct cremation service that gives families the freedom to hold a personal farewell and a dignified closure to someone’s life while making the whole process simpler and more affordable.
Our direct cremation costs £1,400, which is just a third of the price of the average UK funeral.
Simplified process for peace of mind
- Fixed fee with no hidden costs
- Easy to arrange online
- 24-hour service
- The provision of a quality coffin
- Relevant paperwork
- Doctor’s fees included
- Choice of options for the ashes
- Highly trusted crematorium
How our direct cremations work
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Register online and make your secure, one-off payment. Then just fill in and return our three simple forms.
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We collect, transport and care for your loved one (inside business hours within a 25 mile radius of Harwood Park crematorium).
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Our compassionate team completes all the relevant paperwork for you. Doctor’s fees are included in our direct cremation costs.
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Cremation at Harwood Park with confirmation of the date. Includes the provision of a quality coffin.
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Cremated remains scattered in our Memorial Gardens or collected by you from Harwood Park in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Our expert team is here to help
What is a direct cremation and what are the benefits?
Direct cremation is a method of body disposition that involves the cremation of the deceased without a formal funeral service or viewing beforehand. Direct cremations are much more cost-effective as there is no funeral, memorial service, visitation or embalming.
Here are some of the advantages of choosing the direct cremation.
No embalming or viewing is involved. The body is collected, cremated, and then the ashes are returned to the family or designated individual.
Because it skips many of the services associated with traditional funerals, such as embalming, viewing, and a funeral service, direct cremation tends to be one of the most affordable options.
Since there’s no need to coordinate with a funeral or memorial service schedule, the cremation process can usually be completed in a relatively short period after death.
With direct cremation, families have the flexibility to hold a memorial service, celebration of life, or any other kind of gathering at a later time, if they choose. This can be especially useful in situations where family members are spread out geographically and need time to come together, or if a more detailed memorial service is planned for a future date.
Without the need for embalming fluids, caskets, or burial vaults, direct cremation can be viewed as a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional burial.
After cremation, the ashes (cremains) are returned in a simple container. Families can then decide if they’d like to purchase an urn, scatter the ashes, or make some funeral arrangements.
Just like any other form of disposition, direct cremation requires specific paperwork. At Harwood Cremations, we will assists you with these details.
The name you can trust
Harwood Park Crematorium in Stevenage is owned and managed by the Austin Family, who have served as funeral directors in Hertfordshire for over three centuries. With simplified direct cremation plan and transparent pricing, you know you’re in safe hands.
Simple and convenient
We make the direct cremation process as straightforward as possible. Once you’ve registered and made your one-off payment, we provide three simple forms to complete. We can take care of everything else after that.