Direct cremations in Tower Hamlets
When somebody dies, you need someone local to help. Simplicity Cremations in Tower Hamlets is the way to go: professional, affordable and kind.
A simple, low cost direct cremation in Tower Hamlets
A direct cremation means the cremation happens without a funeral service or mourners present, often saving families thousands of pounds compared with a traditional send-off.
Those savings can be put towards a personal memorial or celebration of life held later, entirely on your own terms and in your own time, whenever you feel ready.
With 45 crematoria of our own nationwide, we’re often closer than people expect to Tower Hamlets, Bow, Poplar, and Whitechapel. Every family is treated with the same honesty, whatever their circumstances.
Pricing stays transparent from the very first call, with compassionate support available day or night. Our funeral services in Tower Hamlets page covers the fuller service if that suits your family better.
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 London. 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 Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets – East London Crematorium
East London Crematorium, in Plaistow, lies roughly 3 miles east of Tower Hamlets via the A11 and A13, and is our closest site. Proximity is far less of a consideration since no mourners attend a direct cremation, though visiting afterwards to reflect is always welcome.
The chapel retains its traditional 19th-century design across 33 acres of greenery, and forms part of our wider network of 45 crematoria nationwide. East London Crematorium is easily reached from across the borough.
It serves families across East London and out towards the Essex border.
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 Tower Hamlets 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.
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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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