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    • About Us
    • Obituaries & Donations
    • Direct Cremation/Burial
    • The Old Cartshed
    • Price List
    • Funeral Plans
    • Guide When Someone Dies
    • Burial or Cremation
    • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Coffin Selection
    • Ashes Caskets & Urns
    • Keepsakes & Memories
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    • Gallery
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Fakenham & District 
Funeral Services Ltd.

01328 838838

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Obituaries & Donations
  • Direct Cremation/Burial
  • The Old Cartshed
  • Price List
  • Funeral Plans
  • Guide When Someone Dies
  • Burial or Cremation
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Coffin Selection
  • Ashes Caskets & Urns
  • Keepsakes & Memories
  • Visual Tributes
  • Gallery
  • SAIF Code of Practice
  • Reviews

A Cremation or Burial without Ceremony, known as a direct cremation or unattended burial, is for those who would prefer a simpler funeral. It is different to a traditional funeral as there is no funeral service.


It is for those, who for various reasons, prefer not to have a funeral service.  This option of a simple, str

Arranging a cremation or burial without a ceremony is straightforward and we will be pleased to help every step of the way.


We will arrange to bring your loved one into our care. There will be necessary forms that will need to be completed and signed.  We will then proceed with finalising the arrangements with the crematorium/church/cemetery.

(for cremation this will include the agreement and an application 1 for cremation). 


The fees for direct cremation are less than if using the crematorium for a full service or committal.


Please be aware that whatever type of funeral we carry out, we use our standard coffin and necessary staff to take the coffin into the crematorium chapel or graveside.


By opting for Direct Cremation, no mourners or ministers are permitted to attend and there is no provision for the playing of music. After the cremation, ashes can of course be returned to you if you wish, to be placed or kept wherever you chose.


With burial, if in a churchyard a Minister will be required to give a Christian Committal, however like cremation, no mourners or music would be permitted to attend.


If you feel that either of these options would be best for you and your family but you would like to do something as a way of saying goodbye, we can offer The Old Cartshed Gathering Room, located here at the rear of  Weasenham Manor.   

The Old Cartshed Gathering Room

With direct cremation & burial ever more in demand, in 2023 we created The Old Cartshed Gathering Room with the intention of being able to offer another option where a direct funeral is concerned.


The Old Cartshed is located at the rear of the property, and this space has been designed with the intention of holding small services (suitable for up to 50 mourners), where funeral services, gatherings or celebrations of any kind can be held, along with the option of using the space for receptions and refreshments.  

More Information

Our Standard Direct Cremation/Burial Coffin

Our Standard oak veneered coffin that we use for both burial and cremation. This coffin is also available with  handles. This is our most popular choice and is included in our Direct Cremation/Burial Price List.


For more choices and our further coffin selection please follow the attached link to Coffin Selection page.

Coffin Selection

Pros of a Direct Cremation or Unattended Burial

• Significantly lower costs than the price of a traditional funeral service.


•Avoids the formality and upset of attending the crematorium or graveside.


•Gives family freedom to say goodbye their own way and  in a more relaxed environment.


•Ashes (where Cremation has taken place) can be returned to family or scattered in the garden of remembrance.

Direct Cremation & Burial Price List

Purchasing a direct cremation plan online via Golden Charter

please follow link below and see option 1
Purchasing a Direct Cremation pre payment plan online

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Registered Company Number: 10617900  Director: Emma L Duggan Dip. Funeral Directing

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