If you watch daytime television, listen to the radio you will have no doubt seen and heard countless adverts for Direct Cremation or had information posted to you.

But what is Direct Cremation and why is it being promoted everywhere and all of the time?

Direct Cremation is a service whereby your loved one is taken directly to a crematorium for cremation. Their cremated remains are then returned to you afterwards, or taken care of by the crematorium. It is an alternative to a traditional funeral.

It is a common misconception that traditional funeral directors do not offer this type of service. Hollowells do and we do it in our own unique way.

Did you know that Direct Cremation Companies are not funeral directors in the true sense. They are private companies incorporated solely for the purpose of direct cremations. Many of them are not local and possess no local knowledge. This means that your loved one is likely to be moved away from their home to a crematorium on the other side of the country. You won’t be told or have any control over when the cremation will take place. You won’t have to opportunity to to visit a chapel of rest to say goodbye and sadly there is no opportunity for a traditional farewell that can aid the grievance process and give emotional closure.

At Hollowells we understand that this type of service is exactly what you want and we can arrange this for you at a local crematorium. We can let you know when it’s going to happen giving you the opportunity to take a moment to reflect wherever you are when the cremation happens.

However a Hollowells Pearl or Silver Direct Cremation doesn’t mean the service doesn’t have to have that personal touch.

The option of our additional care packages allows for preparation, embalming, dressing a loved one in their own clothes and use of our Chapel of Rest, allowing you, your family and friends to come and say goodbye.

We are now very proud to introduce our new Serenity Suite giving you the chance to host an extra special, tailored service at our Beech Avenue premises. 

A Hollowells Pearl Direct Cremation starts from as little as £1595.00. *

* Including all disbursement (third-party) fees, transport to the crematorium, no additional options and an environmentally friendly cardboard eco-coffin.

A Hollowells Pearl or Silver Direct Cremation removes the ambiguity of the mainstream direct cremation operators and gives you the opportunity to add options to celebrate a life without the need for a traditional funeral service.

• The Silver Direct Cremation gives you access to the Serenity Suite for a tailored 45 minute service curated by you for up to 30 guests.
• The cremation will be held at a local crematorium (within 60 miles of Northampton). This means that your loved one won’t be taken to a different part of the country for the cremation.
• Your loved one will be looked after by Hollowells a local independent funeral director. They will never be that far from you. You can add the option to have them dressed in their own clothes.
• With both the Pearl and Silver direct cremation services you can add the option to visit your loved one in our chapel of rest giving you and your family the opportunity to celebrate their life and giving friends the chance to come and say goodbye. We feel this is particularly important as there is comfort to be gained in visiting the chapel of rest. For some it may be an essential part of the grieving process and could be therapeutic.
• Your loved ones ashes can be returned to you in a simple container or we can ask the crematorium to contact you about the services they offer.

Funeral Finance for all of our services is offered through Funeral Safe. Please click here for details.

Pre-Paid Cremation

Pre-Paid Cremation is another service we offer for those looking to arrange their own cremation ahead of time. While planning your own cremation may seem like a daunting and somewhat morbid task, for many, it’s an opportunity to ensure that their final farewell reflects their values, personality, and the sentiments they wish to convey to loved ones. While it might not be the most comfortable topic to discuss, pre-planning can alleviate family members’ emotional and logistical burdens during a challenging time and provide a sense of closure and peace. To arrange a Pre-Paid Cremation, get in touch with Hollowells.