RESPECTFUL AND SIMPLE


Direct Cremation

 

Affordable, Dignified and Local.

A Direct Cremation is a simple, unattended cremation service, for which mourners are not present. There are many nationwide providers advertising this service. However, for dignified and heartfelt care, a local funeral director is who more families are trusting to look after their loved ones for a local and respectful Direct Cremation.

Whether your loved one has chosen a Direct Cremation, or you are choosing one for yourself, Direct Cremation with Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors still provides all the care and support you would expect when arranging a funeral.
We don’t use call centres and we don’t out-source when transferring loved ones into care. We are proud to promise, that consistently and exclusively, our family will be looking after yours. 
We have funeral homes in Tile Hill, Coventry and Marston Green, Birmingham so you can feel at ease knowing your loved one is never far away.

£1,500

Our Affordable, Respectful and Local Direct Cremation

Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors
We will guide you every step of the way and assure you that your loved one will be looked after at our funeral home by our team only. And for the cremation, will be taken to a local crematorium we know and trust. 
We are proud to be an independent family funeral director and honoured to look after your loved one through their final journey.
Choosing a Direct Cremation in Coventry or Birmingham with us means just that, your loved one will rest and be taken care of locally by our team.
After the cremation, our care doesn’t stop there, we will call you and you can collect the ashes at your convenience. We are also able to assist you in arranging an interment or scattering, when you’re ready.
 
Choosing Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors for a Direct Cremation also means you have the option for additional services should you wish. We can discuss with you chapel of rests visits or different coffin choices and the costings for these.
We can also offer a Direct Cremation Funeral Plan where you can pay for your Direct Cremation in advance, please visit our Funeral Plan page for details.
At Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, we are proud of our “People, not Process” way of caring for your loved ones. So whether you choose a traditional funeral, or a direct cremation, we will still promise you the highest level of support and respect. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a direct cremation?

A direct cremation is a simple and respectful way to care for a loved one, where the body is cremated shortly after death without a formal funeral service beforehand. It offers a straightforward and affordable option for families across Birmingham, Coventry, and surrounding areas.

The cost of a direct cremation can vary depending on your choices, but Franklin & Hawkins provide clear, competitive pricing to help families plan with confidence in Birmingham, Coventry, and nearby towns.

While the cremation itself is standardised, families can personalise elements surrounding it. Options include choosing memorial services, selecting urns, or adding other ways to honour your loved one’s memory, giving you flexibility to make the farewell meaningful.

Arranging a direct cremation is simple. Contact our compassionate team, and we will guide you step-by-step through the process, handling all the arrangements so you can focus on your family. This service is available across Birmingham, Coventry, and the surrounding areas.

Absolutely. Many families choose to hold a memorial service or celebration of life after the direct cremation, allowing you to create a meaningful ceremony at a time and place that suits you.