Planning ahead for yourself or a loved one
More and more families across Swindon and Wiltshire are choosing to arrange their direct cremation in advance, to fix today’s price, record their wishes, and take the pressure off the people they love.
Direct cremation in Wiltshire.
Local Care, Honest Pricing
Fond Farewell Cremations serves families across Swindon and Wiltshire, with simple, affordable direct cremation and the genuine care that only a locally based provider can offer. Whether you’re planning ahead or need help today, we’re here.
How can we help you today?
Need to arrange a direct cremation today?
If someone close to you has just passed, we’re available right now – 24 hours a day. Call us and we’ll guide you through everything, one gentle step at a time.
Arrange a memorial service after direct cremation
We can also arrange a memorial service or ceremony that takes place after the cremation and may include the scattering or interment of ashes.
Wiltshire’s local direct cremation specialists
Fond Farewell Cremations was created for families who want something simpler – a dignified, affordable cremation without the formality and expense of a traditional funeral.
We’re part of Hillier Funeral Service, which has been caring for Wiltshire families for over 100 years. That local heritage is at the heart of everything we do.
When you call us, you’re not speaking to a national call centre, you’re speaking to someone who lives and works in this community.
We use our own mortuary and chapels of rest, and all cremations take place at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon. Your loved one stays close to home throughout.
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Plan ahead from £2,270 – fix today’s price and protect your wishes
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Arrange a direct cremation today from £1,945 – all-inclusive, no hidden costs
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Available 24/7 across Swindon and Wiltshire
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Your loved one cared for in our own facilities, never sent out of county
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Cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon
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Aftercare and grief signposting included as standard
Areas we cover in and around Wiltshire
We provide direct cremation to families throughout Swindon and across Wiltshire. Select your area below to find local information, directions, and pricing.
Swindon
Serving all parts of Swindon – from Old Town and Wroughton to Gorse Hill, Haydon Wick, and Stratton St Margaret.
Royal Wootton Bassett
Serving Royal Wootton Bassett and the surrounding villages of Hook, Lyneham, Brinkworth, and Purton.
Marlborough
Serving Marlborough, Pewsey, Ramsbury, and the communities of the Vale of Pewsey.
Calne
Serving Calne and the villages of the Marden Valley and surrounding north Wiltshire countryside.
Chippenham
Serving Chippenham and the surrounding west Wiltshire communities, including Lacock, Corsham, and Sutton Benger.
Devizes
Serving Devizes and the central Wiltshire communities along the Kennet & Avon Canal corridor.
Trowbridge
Serving Trowbridge – Wiltshire’s county town – and the communities of the Wylye and Biss valleys.
Melksham
Serving Melksham and the communities between Chippenham, Trowbridge, and Devizes.
Corsham
Serving Corsham, Box, and the villages of the Box Valley in west Wiltshire.
Tidworth
Serving Tidworth, Ludgershall, and the families of the Salisbury Plain garrison communities.
Bradford on Avon
Serving Bradford on Avon and the communities of the Avon Valley on the Wiltshire-Somerset border.
Westbury
Serving Westbury, Bratton, and the communities beneath the Westbury White Horse.
Amesbury
Serving Amesbury and the villages of the Avon Valley, in the shadow of Stonehenge.
Warminster
Serving Warminster and the communities of south-west Wiltshire, including the Wylye Valley and Longleat area.
Salisbury
Serving Salisbury and the communities of south Wiltshire, from Wilton and Downton to the villages surrounding the Cathedral City.
Not Sure? Just Call Us.
If your town or village isn’t listed, chances are we can still help.
We cover a wide area – give us a call and we’ll let you know.
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Simple, all-inclusive pricing – two ways to arrange
Whether you’re making plans now or need to arrange a cremation today, our pricing is transparent, fixed, and covers everything. No hidden extras, no distance charges, no surprises.
Plan ahead with a guaranteed direct cremation plan – £2,270
Fix today’s price, record your wishes, and spare your family any difficult decisions.
Arrange a direct cremation today – £1,945
Includes collection from anywhere in our service area, care in our own mortuary and chapels of rest, cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium, and return of ashes.
Why families across Wiltshire choose Fond Farewell Cremations
You’ve probably seen the adverts. National direct cremation companies, some spending millions on TV campaigns, promoting ‘simple’ and ‘affordable’ options. And on the surface, they can seem straightforward.
But there’s something they don’t tell you.
When you call a national provider, your loved one isn’t cared for locally. They’re often collected by a third-party contractor and transported to a central facility, sometimes hundreds of miles away. The cremation may take place in a completely different part of the country. And throughout the process, you may never speak to the same person twice.
For many families, that realisation comes too late.
At Fond Farewell Cremations, we believe your loved one should stay close to home – and so should you.
Fond Farewell Cremations is different – and for families in Swindon and Wiltshire, that difference matters:
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Genuinely local
Fond Farewell is part of Hillier Funeral Service, a family business serving families in Swindon and the surrounding areas for over 100 years.
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Your loved one stays close to home
They are cared for in our own mortuary and chapels of rest here in Swindon, never transported far from home.
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Cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon
The cremation takes place at a local, familiar crematorium, and close to the people who love them.
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Personal, face to face support
Our team are all local people who know the local area well. You’ll speak to the same person throughout, not a national call centre.
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Honest, transparent pricing
Our prices are published openly and cover everything. No hidden extras, no unexpected charges, and no pressure.
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Ongoing aftercare
Our compassionate team are still here for you when the practicalities are done, for support and to signpost you to local grief and bereavement care.
We’re Here Before, During, and After
Whether you’re at the planning stage or in the immediate days after losing someone, our care doesn’t stop at the cremation.
We offer aftercare support to all families across our service area – including memorial planning guidance and signposting to local bereavement services across Swindon and Wiltshire.
Part of a local family business with over 100 years of trust
Fond Farewell Cremations is part of Hillier Funeral Service, one of Wiltshire’s most established and trusted independent funeral providers, with over a century of experience caring for local families.
When you choose Fond Farewell, you’re backed by that heritage, with the same local people, the same values, and the same commitment to doing right by every family we serve.
Direct cremation in Wiltshire – your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
We cover Swindon and the whole of Wiltshire – from Chippenham and Marlborough to Salisbury and Amesbury, as well as all towns and villages in between. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, just call us on 01793 316900.
How does planning ahead work?
When you plan ahead with Fond Farewell Cremations, you fix today’s price, record your wishes, and give your family complete peace of mind. Request our free planning guide online or call us for a no-pressure conversation.
How quickly can you collect?
We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can collect your loved one from their home, hospital, or care home – typically within a couple of hours if they’re at home.
Will my loved one leave Wiltshire?
No. We care for your loved one in our own mortuary and chapels of rest in Swindon. They will not be transferred to a distant facility.
What’s included in the price?
Everything – collection from anywhere in our service area, care in our own facilities, cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium, and the return of ashes. There are no hidden extras.
Can we still have a memorial service?
Absolutely. Direct cremation and a meaningful memorial are not mutually exclusive. Many families hold a celebration of life afterwards — at home, in a local venue, or in a place that was special to their loved one. We can help you arrange a memorial service that truly reflects the person you’ve lost.
Get in touch…
We’re here whenever you need us, whether you’d like to chat about planning ahead, or need immediate support today.
How to find us
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.
Here for Swindon and Wiltshire families – day or night.
Whether you want to plan ahead for your own funeral, or need to arrange a direct cremation today – we’re here. No pressure. No jargon. Just honest, local support.
We’re here for you, every step of the way.
