A fuss-free, transparent direct cremation in South Shields
Put simply, a direct cremation service is an unattended cremation with no funeral service or venue hire, typically saving families thousands of pounds compared with a traditional funeral in South Shields.
Choosing this route frees up funds for a personal memorial or celebration of life later on, held wherever and however feels most fitting for you and your family, with no need to rush the decision.
With 45 crematoria across the UK, the largest network of its kind, there's a good chance we're already local to you; our nearest facility to South Shields is Bishop Auckland, around 25 miles to the south-west.
This service sits alongside our wider funeral services in South Shields, for families who'd like to see the fuller range of what we offer.
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 North 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 South Shields 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 South Shields - Wear Valley Crematorium
Our Wear Valley Crematorium is around a 45-minute drive south-west of South Shields. Since no mourners attend a direct cremation, how far away the crematorium sits matters far less, though many families still choose to visit afterwards to reflect, particularly where ashes have been scattered in our garden of remembrance, or simply to spend some quiet time.
Set in peaceful, well-kept grounds, Wear Valley Crematorium forms part of our network of 45 crematoria across the UK.
We're well placed to serve South Shields and the wider North East region.
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
With facilities in South Shields and the surrounding counties, we support families who need to arrange a funeral and prefer a simple, unattended direct cremation.
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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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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