FAQ
A direct cremation is a simple, affordable, and dignified cremation service without a traditional funeral ceremony. There is no formal service or attendees at the cremation itself. Your loved one is cremated, and the ashes are returned in a simple container, allowing families to hold a private memorial or celebration of life at a time and place of their choosing.
Families select direct cremation for several reasons:
- Affordability – Lower costs compared to traditional funerals
- Simplicity – No formal service, hearse, or procession
- Flexibility – Memorials or gatherings can be arranged in your own way
- Privacy – Ideal for a quieter, less formal farewell
Our all-inclusive direct cremation service is £1,775, covering all fees, including:
- Collection from hospital, care home, or private residence
- Professional handling of all funeral arrangements and paperwork
- A simple, respectful coffin
- Dignified transport to a local crematorium in a private, closed vehicle
- Unattended cremation
- Ashes returned in a simple container
Optional Extras:
- Chapel visit for private reflection – £150
- Loved one dressed – £50
Call:0115 950 5875
Email:nottingham@lymn.co.uk.
We provide direct cremation services across Nottinghamshire, including:
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark
- Retford
- Beeston
- West Bridgford
- Arnold
- Carlton
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Eastwood
- Hucknall
- Kimberley
- Ollerton
- Bingham
- Radcliffe-on-Trent
- Bulwell
- Clifton
- Rainworth
- Ruddington
- Shirebrook
- Stapleford
- Wollaton
- Surrounding towns and villages
- Collection from hospital, care home, or private residence in Nottinghamshire
- Professional handling of all legal paperwork and arrangements
- Simple, dignified coffin
- Dignified transport in a private, closed vehicle to a local crematorium
- Unattended cremation
- Ashes returned in a simple container
Chapel visits are available for an additional charge. They provide a safe, homely, and peaceful space for families to reflect before the cremation.
Arranging a direct cremation is straightforward. Contact our A W Lymn Rose team via phone or email. We handle all aspects from paperwork to cremation logistics, allowing you to focus on your family and personal farewells.
Call: 0115 950 5875
Email:nottingham@lymn.co.uk
Yes, visits can be arranged for an additional charge, providing a quiet, safe, and comfortable space to reflect and say goodbye.
After the cremation, the ashes are returned in a simple container. Families may:
- Keep them in an urn
- Scatter them in a meaningful location
- Inter them in a cemetery or memorial garden
We provide guidance on local memorial suggestions and approved scattering locations. Visit our Memorial Suggestions page for more information.
We aim to complete all direct cremations within two weeks of receiving your loved one into our care. Families are kept informed throughout the process.
Yes. Many families choose to hold a memorial service, celebration of life, or private gathering afterward, allowing them to remember their loved one in their own way.
Yes. At Nottinghamshire Direct Cremations, your loved one is cremated locally at hammerwich crematorium. We never transport individuals long distances, ensuring dignity, respect, and trusted local care.
Being part of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) ensures families can have peace of mind that every aspect of care meets high professional standards. Membership means:
- Funeral directors are fully qualified and regulated
- Your loved one is cared for safely and respectfully
- Legal and ethical standards are followed at all times
- Families receive expert, compassionate guidance throughout the process
Learn more about the A. W. Lymn family and their standards of care at lymn.co.uk.
While direct cremation is our main service, we can also assist with:
- Memorial planning advice
- Guidance on legal and administrative matters
- Bereavement support resources
- jewellery, memory bears, fireworks etc etc?
Our dedicated, family-run team is available 24/7 to provide personal and compassionate support.
Call:0115 950 5875
Email:inottingham@lymn.co.uk