Plan ahead with a guaranteed direct cremation plan – £2,270
Protect family from the stress and worry of deciding on your funeral arrangements and having to find the money to pay for it.
Direct cremation in Swindon – simple, local and affordable
Fond Farewell Cremations provides dignified, low-cost direct cremations to families across Swindon and the surrounding area – with genuine local care every step of the way.
Serving Swindon families with honesty and care
When a loved one passes, the last thing you need is confusion, pressure, or unexpected costs.
Fond Farewell Cremations is based locally and here to make direct cremation as simple and transparent as possible for families across Swindon – from Old Town and Wroughton to Gorse Hill and Walcot.
We’re part of Hillier Funeral Service, with over 100 years of heritage in the local community. So when you choose us, you’re not calling a national call centre – you’re speaking to someone who knows Swindon.
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Transparent, all-inclusive pricing – no hidden extras
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Local team, local care
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Aftercare and grief support included
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Personalised memorials available
Areas we cover in and around Swindon
We serve families across Swindon and the wider Wiltshire area. Whether you’re in the town centre or on the outskirts, we’re here to support you whether you’re planning ahead, or arranging a cremation today.
Whether you’re near the STEAM Museum on Kemble Drive, close to the Great Western Hospital on Marlborough Road, or out towards the Lydiard Park estate – we serve families in every corner of Swindon.
Swindon Town Centre
Old Town
Gorse Hill
Walcot
Penhill
Haydon Wick
Liden
Park South
Stratton St Margaret
Blunsdon
Dorcan
Toothill
Freshbrook
Covingham
Finding Us in Swindon
Our local team is based in the heart of Wiltshire, easily accessible from all parts of Swindon.
If you’d prefer to speak with us in person, we’re happy to arrange a meeting at a time that suits you.
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Directions
From Swindon Town Centre: Head northwest on Faringdon Road out of the town centre, continuing through Moredon. Turn left onto Moredon Road, then right onto Whitworth Road. The Broadway will be on your right. Approximately 10 minutes.
From the Great Western Hospital: Exit onto Marlborough Road heading north (A345). Continue through Old Town and into the town centre. At the town centre, take Faringdon Road northwest, continuing through Moredon. Turn left onto Moredon Road, then right onto Whitworth Road. The Broadway will be on your right. Approximately 20 minutes.
From Lydiard Park / West Swindon: Take the A3102 east towards Swindon. As you enter the town, continue onto Cricklade Road heading northeast. Turn right onto Pinehurst Road, then left onto Moredon Road, and right onto Whitworth Road. The Broadway will be on your left. Approximately 20 minutes.
From the M4 (Junction 15): Head north on the A346 (Marlborough Road) into Swindon, passing through Commonhead and Old Town. Continue north through the town centre and take Faringdon Road northwest through Moredon. Turn left onto Moredon Road, then right onto Whitworth Road. The Broadway will be on your right. Approximately 25 minutes.
Plan ahead or arrange a direct cremation today in Swindon
Whether you’re planning ahead or need to arrange a direct cremation today, we believe every family deserves to know exactly what they’ll pay – before making any decisions. Our Swindon direct cremation service is all-inclusive, with no hidden costs.
Arrange a direct cremation today – £1,945
We’re here to help you arrange a direct cremation, it includes collection of the deceased, local care, local cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium, and return of the ashes.
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.
Why Choosing a Local Swindon Provider Makes a Difference
National direct cremation firms, the ones you see advertising on TV, often take the deceased hundreds of miles away to large mortuary facilities before being cremated far away.
With Fond Farewell, your loved one stays local, right here is Swindon – in the care of our expert funeral professionals, and people who know this community.
- We use own mortuary and chapels of rest
- The cremation takes places at Kingsdown Crematorium
- Our caring and expert team live and work in Swindon and Wiltshire
- You’ll speak to the same person throughout – not a different call handler each time
- We’re a local, family owned business who cares deeply about our community
We’re here after the cremation, too
Our care doesn’t end at the cremation.
We offer ongoing aftercare for Swindon families, including memorial planning support and grief signposting – because saying goodbye is just the beginning of remembering.
Direct Cremation in Swindon – Common Questions
How quickly can you collect in Swindon?
We’re available 24/7 and can arrange collection from anywhere in Swindon and the surrounding area, we collect your loved one to bring them into our care when you are ready, typically within a couple of hours if they are resting at home.
Do I need to come to your office?
Not at all. Everything can be arranged remotely – by phone or online – at a time that suits your family. But we find that many families in Swindon do prefer to come into our funeral home, to and discuss the arrangements face-to-face.
Where will my loved one be cared for?
Your loved one will remain in our local Swindon care facility – never transferred long distances to a national centre.
Can we still have a memorial service?
Absolutely. A direct cremation doesn’t mean no memorial. Many families hold a separate celebration of life after the cremation – we can help you plan something meaningful.
Ready to talk? We’re here whenever you need us.
Whether you want to plan ahead for your own funeral, or need to arrange a direct cremation today, we’re here to help.
No pressure, no sales pitch – just honest, local support for your family.
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We’re here for you, every step of the way.
