Arranging A Simple Funeral

At Simplicity, we can help you to arrange a simple funeral for a loved one who has recently passed away, or for yourself in the future.

Our simple funerals start from £1,149 and are available throughout all of mainland Great Britain.

What is a simple funeral?

A simple funeral is an affordable, sometimes no frills, alternative to a traditional funeral, often provided without many of the more traditional funeral elements such as pallbearers and limousines. This means a simple funeral will usually cost less than a traditional funeral.

Some providers may only provide a direct cremation service as part of their simple funeral offering, whereas others like Simplicity will provide additional options more similar to a traditional funeral, so it’s important to research providers to ensure you find the service suited to your needs.

What does a simple funeral include?

Simple funeral packages will differ between providers, so it’s important you understand exactly what is included before making arrangements for your loved one’s funeral.

Is a simple cremation right for me?

A simple cremation offers the flexibility to organise a personalised farewell for your loved one, so you can celebrate their life in a way that suits you and your family, at a time and place of your choice.

The reasons families opt for a simple cremation are varied, but may include:

Minimal fuss – many people express their wishes for a no fuss funeral. For some people, this means they would prefer a funeral without a service, for others, they may have expressed their wishes for a small funeral with only close family present.

Easy to arrange – some people do not like the thought of the distress that arranging a traditional funeral may cause for their family when they are gone. A simple cremation is considerably easier to arrange than a traditional funeral. You can arrange a Simplicity Cremation over the telephone with the help of our experienced funeral arrangers.

Distance – it can be difficult for family to travel to a funeral, often at short notice, if they did not live locally to their loved one. By opting for a simple cremation with no service, you can hold a memorial service at a later date and alternative location, better suited to you and your family.

Cost – the affordability of this type of funeral is also an important factor, as typically a simple funeral costs less than a traditional funeral. In some cases, the deceased instructed their family to spend the money that could have been spent on a traditional funeral, in a more meaningful way.

Small number of attendees - not everyone wants a lot of people to attend their funeral. Holding a traditional funeral may not make economic sense for only a small group of attendees, in which case a simple funeral allows you the option to hold a small funeral for just closest friends and family.

How much does a simple funeral cost?

Simple funeral costs will often vary depending on how simple the funeral really is, what is and what isn’t included by the funeral provider as part of their funeral package and where in the UK you are located.

At Simplicity, our simple cremation with no service starts from £1,149, and costs the same, regardless of where you are located within mainland Great Britain. In comparison, the average funeral in the UK in 2020 cost £4,285*.

Rest assured that your and your family will be treated with the utmost care and dignity, as you would expect from a traditional Funeral Director.

Our simple funeral services are delivered without cutting corners, using specialist vehicles, our own quality facilities and our network of crematoria throughout mainland Great Britain.

Simple funeral plans

A simple funeral plan will allow you to protect your family from rising funeral costs, the stress of making funeral arrangements when the time comes as well as ensuring your funeral is carried out in accordance with your wishes.

For help arranging a funeral for your loved one, or affordable funeral plans in place for your own funeral arrangements in the future, contact us today. We’re here, 24 hours a day. 365 days a year.

*SunLife (2025), Cost of Dying Report, https://www.sunlife.co.uk/over-50-life-insurance/funeral-costs/