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Simplicity Cremations in Bishop Auckland

Coundon Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8PE

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Funerals in Bishop Auckland

Simplicity Cremations in Bishop Auckland

If you're looking for an affordable alternative to a traditional funeral service at Wear Valley Crematorium, Simplicity Cremations are here to help. We've got a range of low cost funerals on offer, including the unattended direct cremation, or the attended and intimate funerals. You'll be able to give your loved one a respectful farewell, allowing you to pay your respects without going over budget. The crematorium chapel can accommodate larger attended funerals, and it's set in eight acres of beautifully maintained grounds. The gardens of remembrance are landscaped to blend into our rural surroundings, with a serene lake as the centrepiece. They provide a calming respite where you can remember your loved ones.You can rest assured that your loved one is in good hands, being looked after by our respectful, professional team. We'll focus on caring for your loved one, so you can spend time personalising the service to reflect their life.

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What We Offer

Funerals for every budget

Our range of services available at Simplicity Cremations in Bishop Auckland allows you to arrange a funeral that suits you and your budget, without breaking the bank.

There's no need for the more expensive elements often associated with a traditional funeral, such as a hearse, limousines and pallbearers.

£995
What's included
  A direct cremation with no mourners present at a CMG crematorium local to the place of rest
  Ashes scattered in our gardens of remembrance or returned to you upon request at an additional cost*
£1,395
What's included
  A short time in the chapel for up to 12 people to reflect and say a few words^
  A cremation at a CMG crematorium local to the place of rest
  Return of ashes in a simple container*
£1,895
What's included?
  A full-length service in the chapel with a ceremony and no limit on attendees^
  A cremation at a CMG crematorium local to the place of rest
  Return of ashes in a simple container*

What's not included in our funeral packages

  • Embalming, dressing the deceased in their own clothing, placing personal effects in the coffin or a Funeral Director present on the day - a Chapel Attendant will be available on the day of the funeral to ensure everything runs smoothly
  • Viewing of the deceased / chapel visits
  • Arranging of floral tributes (you can arrange floral tributes directly with a florist if an Intimate or Family Led Funeral is chosen)
  • Minister or celebrant (you can arrange for a minister/celebrant to be present on the day when arranging an Family Funeral)
  • A hearse or limousines
  • Collection of donations
  • A procession
  • Costs for removing artificial limbs and mechanisms such as pacemakers
  • Witnessing the committal of the coffin to the cremator

*Ashes will be hand delivered in a simple container at a mutually agreed time Monday to Friday, AM (9am – 1pm) or PM (1pm – 5pm). This service is only available within mainland Great Britain.

 

Our Location

How to find us

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Simplicity Cremations in Bishop Auckland

Coundon Road, Bishop Auckland,
DL14 8PE

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Finding Us

Simplicity Cremations in Bishop Auckland

Coundon Road, Bishop Auckland,
DL14 8PE

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Why Simplicity Cremations

A simple alternative to a costly funeral

At Simplicity Cremations, our services allow you the freedom and flexibility to organise a funeral personalised for your loved one.

Less of an undertaking

Organising a funeral without the assistance of a funeral director is not as daunting as it may seem, our telephone-based arrangement team can assist you every step of the way.

Easier planning

Delivered with compassion

We understand that this is one of the most difficult times of your life. We are here to support and advise you at every stage, with uncompromising compassion and care.

Our promise to you

Uncompromising quality

As part of the UK’s largest funeral groups, we’re the only truly national direct cremation and low cost funeral provider that has its own staff, vehicles, crematoriums and mortuaries.

Our standards

Low cost

By removing some of the more costly extras often associated with a funeral, we can offer simple funerals which take care of the practical side of the cremation, leaving you the freedom to customise proceedings as you wish.

Why we're cheaper

PLUS

By choosing to arrange a funeral with Simplicity, you’ll benefit from:

  •   Immediate arrangements by our professional telephone funeral arrangement team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  •   Free online webchat
  •   Simple cremation services that are available throughout the whole of mainland Great Britain

At Wear Valley Crematorium

Our facilities

Wear Valley Crematorium is a state-of-the-art building set in eight acres of beautiful grounds. We are easily accessible from the communities we serve, including Bishops Auckland and Newton Aycliffe.

We have disabled access and facilities to ensure everyone can pay respects to their loved ones.

Facilities

  • Parking Spaces54 (2 disabled)
  • Disabled Access & ToiletYes
  • Hearing LoopYes
  • Garden of RemembranceYes
  • Multi-faith ChapelYes

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What our customers say

Our customer experience is very important to us and we strive to deliver high quality service every time.

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