Affordable Direct Cremation in Staffordshire – £1,550 All-Inclusive
Dignified, simple, and local. Arrange a direct cremation today without the higher cost of a traditional funeral.
Get Your QuoteWhat is a Direct Cremation?
A direct cremation simply involves taking your loved one directly to the crematorium with no formal ceremony.
- Normally, no family or friends attend, though a short attendance is optional.
- It is the simplest and most affordable way to say goodbye.
✅ Advantages
- Most cost-effective type of cremation
- Quick and simple to arrange
- Less to organise or decide during a difficult time
⚠️ Considerations
- Family may prefer a traditional funeral
- Limited opportunity for closure
- No formal celebration of life
Your Loved One Stays Local – Always
Unlike large online cremation providers, we keep your loved one in local care.
- No long-distance transport – full peace of mind
- Local crematoriums only – know exactly where the cremation takes place
- Optional attendance – brief chapel viewing or hearse arrival can be arranged
Direct Cremation – £1,550 All-Inclusive
Includes:
- Collection of your loved one
- Care prior to cremation
- Provision of a simple coffin
- Transportation to local crematorium of our choice
- Cremation & doctor’s fees
- Attendance of necessary staff
- Collection or scattering of ashes at the crematorium
Optional Extras:
- Hearse & brief chapel attendance – £245
- Chapel of Rest viewing – £250
- Ashes Casket – £130
- Scattering Tubes – £15
Full payment required prior to cremation.
Arrange a Direct Cremation in 3 Easy Steps
- Call us – Receive a free, no-obligation quote
- We handle everything – Collection, paperwork, and care
- Cremation takes place locally – Ashes returned or scattered as requested
"A.J. Sellman made a very hard time easier. Professional, kind, and affordable."
— Local Family in Cannock
Direct Cremation FAQs
What is a direct cremation?
A direct cremation is a simple and affordable cremation without a funeral service. Your loved one is taken directly to the crematorium, and ashes are returned or scattered according to your wishes.
How much is a direct cremation in Staffordshire?
Our all-inclusive direct cremation package costs £1,550. This includes collection, care, cremation fees, and returning the ashes locally.
Can family attend a direct cremation?
Normally no service is held, but we offer an optional upgrade with a hearse and brief chapel attendance for a small additional fee.
Why choose A.J. Sellman for direct cremation?
Unlike online providers, we keep your loved one local, provide clear pricing, and handle all arrangements with dignity and care.