Direct Cremations St Albans
Direct cremations near St Albans from trusted experts
At Harwood Cremations, we offer families in St Albans a dignified and straightforward alternative to traditional funerals. Our direct cremation service removes the need for a formal ceremony, giving you the freedom to say goodbye in a personal and private way.
Whether you’re planning ahead or arranging now, our team is here to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Why choose direct cremation in St Albans?
More people are choosing direct cremation because it’s flexible, affordable, and respectful. It allows you to say goodbye in your own time — without pressure, large gatherings, or rising funeral costs.
Our cremations are carried out at a local crematorium near St Albans, without mourners present. The focus is on care, dignity, and simplicity.
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What is a direct cremation ?
Direct cremation offers more than just affordability — it’s a straightforward and flexible option for those who prefer a simpler farewell.
The process takes place without a formal funeral service, allowing families to honour their loved one in their own time and in a way that feels personal.
Direct cremation involves carrying out the cremation independently of a funeral service. This is done privately and respectfully at one of our regional crematoria, with no mourners present.
We also support families in nearby areas such as Watford, Luton, Harlow, Enfield, and Hitchin, offering the same quiet and respectful approach to direct cremation.
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.
Trusted by families across Hertfordshire
Harwood Park Crematorium near Stevenage is owned and operated by the Austin’s Funeral Directors, a trusted name that has supported Hertfordshire families for over 300 years. We offer the same professional care and transparent pricing whether you live in St Albans, Stevenage, or the wider area.
How to arrange a direct cremation Near Hatfield?
We make the direct cremation near Hatfield process as straightforward as possible.
Once you’ve registered and made your one-off payment, we provide three simple forms to complete.
We will take care of everything else after that.
We aim to make the whole direct cremation process as transparent as possible.
Our direct cremation prices start at £1,475 with no hidden extras further down the line.