Direct cremations in Chelmsford
An affordable, low cost direct cremation in Chelmsford
A direct cremation is a simple, unattended cremation without a funeral service, typically saving families thousands of pounds compared with a traditional funeral.
Choosing a low cost direct cremation in Chelmsford frees up funds so you can hold your own personal and fitting tribute later, such as a memorial or celebration of life, in your own time and your own way.
As part of the UK's largest crematorium network, with 45 of our own crematoria, there's a good chance we're local to you, serving families across Danbury, Broomfield, Great Baddow, and Writtle.
Our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees, and our compassionate service is available 24/7. Explore our wider funeral services in Chelmsford for more support.
Our services
A simple, affordable direct cremation, without the fuss.
Call us and we will make the arrangements for the cremation
We will collect the person who has died from anywhere in East of England. We will bring them to our local care centre in a private ambulance. Your cremation specialist will make all the arrangements and support you every step of the way.
We carry out a cremation that you don’t attend
Our Simplicity direct cremation service is a cremation without mourners present. It provides a dignified, low-cost option without the formality, ceremony or expense associated with full funeral services in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.
We hand-deliver the ashes, or you can collect them
You can choose to collect the ashes from the crematorium, we can scatter the ashes for you in our beautiful gardens of remembrance, or for an additional fee, we can hand-deliver the ashes to you, anywhere in mainland Great Britain.What families say about Simplicity Cremations
Our nearest crematorium to Chelmsford – Bentley Crematorium
Our nearest crematorium to Chelmsford is Bentley Crematorium, around 14 miles south via the A12. The distance itself matters little, since no mourners attend a direct cremation. Many families do, however, choose to visit afterwards to reflect quietly on a life remembered, especially where ashes have been scattered in our garden of remembrance.
Bentley Crematorium sits in calm, well-tended grounds, offering a peaceful setting for reflection. It forms part of our funeral services in Brentwood network of 45 crematoria across the country.
It serves families across Danbury and Broomfield, as well as the wider East of England area, so a local, dignified cremation is never far away.
Why choose Simplicity?
No hidden fees, fair and transparent pricing
We don’t have hidden fees, because we don’t think they’re fair. We’re upfront and open about our prices, so there are no expected costs for you or your loved ones.
We have local care centres and crematoria
We support families in Chelmsford and the surrounding area who prefer a simple, unattended direct cremation; with facilities across the region to help keep your loved one close to home.A caring, professional team to support you
Although we can’t change what’s already happened, we can make what happens next easier for you and your loved ones. We’re here to support you every step of the way.As seen on TV
A more affordable funeral plan, £1,799
Our funeral plan is for a direct cremation. It costs up to £296 less than other leading providers, but the real benefit is the peace of mind it brings.
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Frequently asked questions
Call us today
Our Simplicity Cremations specialists can talk through your funeral needs and answer any questions you have.
0808 239 5102
Simplicity Cremations is a trading name for Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is registered in England No. 00041598. VAT No. 486 6081 14. Registered office is: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.
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