Arrange An Unattended Direct Cremation – £1,945
Let us help you arrange a cremation that goes ahead without a service or family and friends attending the crematorium.
Arrange a simple and respectful direct cremation in Swindon
If someone has died, our local and caring team of funeral professionals will help you arrange a direct cremation, which is a cremation without a service.
Fond Farewell cremations for families in Swindon
Fond Farewell cremations is here to help families in and around Swindon who are looking for a simple and respectful send-off, without having to follow funeral traditions or rituals.
When you choose us, to arrange a direct cremation, we take care of everything locally, support families every step of the way, and provide flexible and personalisation options that are only available because we are a local, family-run business.
Read more information about why choosing a local funeral director for a direct cremation, instead of a national provider, provides you with a more personal and caring service.
Can’t thank them enough for helping make a very stressful time easier when I lost my mum recently.
Herbert Brennan – Swindon
Choose a direct cremation from £1,945
How does a direct cremation with Fond Farewell work?
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Call us day or night
To arrange a Fond Farewell cremation call us on 01793 316900. Our local team of funeral professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
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We make all the arrangements
With Fond Farewell, our caring and friendly professional team in Swindon will support and guide you every step of the way to arrange a direct cremation. You can visit us at our funeral home, or call us on the phone, and we’ll guide and support you through all everything that is needed to arrange a direct cremation here in Swindon.
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We look after your loved one, right here in Swindon
When you are ready, we will collect your loved one from home, a care home or a hospital in one of our private ambulances, and bring them into our care at our funeral home in Swindon. Here our experienced team will care for them in our climate controlled mortuary until the day of the cremation.
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We make saying goodbye personal
When you choose Fond Farewell cremations, you have the option to visit your loved one in our Chapel of Rest to spend a quiet moment and say your final goodbyes. We can also make these special moments even more personal by dressing your loved one in their own clothes, and placing treasured items into the coffin.
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A respectful and dignified cremation in Swindon
On the day of the cremation our team will transport your loved one by hearse to Kingsdown Crematorium, in Swindon. We’ll carry the coffin into the service chapel and carefully place them on the catafalque. We bow our heads as a mark of respect, then leave before the cremation takes place.
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The option to arrange a small, private ceremony
If you like the simplicity of a direct cremation but would prefer to attend the crematorium or hold a small, private service beforehand, Fond Farewell cremations can help arrange this for you. Read more about our Intimate Cremation which is an option that is only available when you choose a local, family-run direct cremations company.
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We handle the return of ashes
We will collect the ashes from the crematorium on your behalf. They will be placed into a simple bio-degradable urn ready for you to collect from our offices when you are ready.
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Add personal touches
We can help you pick a beautiful keepsake urn, create items of jewellery that contain a small amount of ashes, as well as other ashes container keepsakes. Or there are lots of other special things to do with ashes that we can assist you with.
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Arrange a memorial after the cremation
If after a direct cremation, you’d like to arrange a memorial service to scatter or inter the ashes, our local team at Fond Farewell cremations can help.
Arrange a direct cremation with us today
Arrange An Intimate Cremation – £2,780
Or choose a cremation where a small number of people can attend the crematorium to spend a few moments together before the cremation.
Arrange a Memorial Service After A Direct Cremation – from £500
We can also arrange a memorial service or ceremony that takes place after the cremation and may include the scattering or interment of ashes.
The local choice for a simple, lower cost, direct cremation
When you arrange a direct cremation with Fond Farewell, you can save you thousands of pounds compared to a traditional funeral, where you pay for a hearse, limousines, someone to lead the service or play music, as well as orders of service sheets and flowers.
For £1,945 you can rest assured that the person who has died will be cared for and cremated near to home in Swindon, and families will get all the care and support they’ll need from a local and trusted family-run funeral company.
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From our first contact we were in caring hands, helping us with every arrangement. We would like to thank everyone.Herbert Brennan – Swindon
Our local team are here to help
We believe that everyone deserves a send-off that is as unique and personal as they are. And for those people who don’t want all the fuss of a traditional funeral, Fond Farewell cremations is here.
We don’t compromise on cost or quality and our team of local funeral professionals are here to support local families in Swindon every step of the way.
Why choose a direct cremation?
The idea of a traditional funeral doesn’t resonate with everyone, which has led to direct cremations becoming more popular in recent years. It’s a dignified choice that focuses on the cremation itself, without a traditional funeral ceremony beforehand or mourners attending the crematorium.
And it’s much more affordable than a formal funeral, which can cost around £3,500, for a simple funeral service in Swindon.
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It’s simple
A direct cremation is a straightforward cremation option, that removes the stress and complexity of planning a traditional funeral
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It’s affordable
It’s a much lower-cost option compared to a full-service funeral as there are no costs for a venue, a hearse, a minister or celebrant or flowers and funeral stationery.
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It’s flexible
It allows families to commemorate their loved one in a personal way, at a time and place that suits them.
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It’s dignified
It’s a dignified choice with no compromise on the quality of service for the deceased or support for family members
Plan your own direct cremation send off in advance
A funeral plan is a way of making sure that you get the funeral you want. So if you’d prefer a simpler send off, and don’t want all the fuss or ritual of a traditional funeral, then you can take care of your funeral arrangements in advance with a guaranteed pre-paid direct cremation plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Fond Farewell cremation the same as the direct cremations advertised on TV?
While similar in concept (a simple, unattended direct cremation), Fond Farewell cremations offers a distinctly personal and local service, backed by a trusted Swindon family funeral director. This provides a level of care and support you won’t get from larger, national TV-advertised companies.
What is included in your direct cremation service?
Our direct cremation service includes professional care of the deceased, transportation, a simple bio-degradable coffin and the cremation fee. The ashes can be scattered on your behalf at the Garden of Remembrance at Kingsdown Crematorium, or we can collect them on your behalf, ready for you to collect from us when you are ready.
What do I need to do when someone dies?
First, ensure you have a medical certificate of cause of death. Then, you’ll need to register the death with the local Registrar. Our team can provide clear guidance and support on these initial steps when you contact us.
Can I visit your office to arrange the cremation?
Yes, you are very welcome to visit our local office in Swindon to discuss arrangements in person. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment so we can ensure our team is available to give you their full attention.
Can I visit my loved one before the cremation?
Yes, if you wish, you are welcome to visit your loved one in our peaceful Chapel of Rest by appointment. We can also dress them in their own clothes and place personal items in the coffin. This personal service may not be available with a large national provider.
Can family attend the service at the crematorium?
Our direct cremation service is unattended, meaning family members do not attend the crematorium or witness the cremation itself. This allows us to keep the service simple and affordable, giving you the flexibility to hold a separate memorial gathering later.
If you would prefer to attend the crematorium, our Intimate Cremation may suit you better.
When will the cremation take place?
The cremation will typically take place within 2 weeks after the death. During this time, we ensure all the necessary paperwork is completed and approved for the cremation to legally go ahead. We will keep you informed of the expected date.
Have questions or ready to talk?
Whether you want to plan ahead for your own direct cremation, or need to arrange a direct cremation for a loved one, we’re here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our local and friendly team.
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