Cremation in England

Cremation in England

Cremation in England is quite common and is included in the services of practically every funeral home. The average cost of cremation is approximately £1300, making the United Kingdom one of the more expensive countries in Europe in this regard.

Cremation prices include additional costs such as medical fees and removal of medical devices such as pacemakers.

Formal requirements for cremation in England

To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:

Cremation procedure in England

Each coffin has a nameplate, and before cremation, crematorium staff check the nameplate with the name to ensure they are cremating the correct person.

Crematoria also place an identification card on the ashes after cremation, so it is known to whom they belong.

In the United Kingdom, the ashes of a deceased person can be buried in a ground grave or in a columbarium. Additionally, ashes can be kept at home, scattered in a chosen location and in any manner (e.g., from height, from an airplane).

The cremation process takes an average of 1.5 - 2 hours. The time depends on the weight of the deceased and the material the coffin is made of (wooden, ecological).

Price of cremation in England

The price of cremation in England includes:

  • body collection
  • handling all necessary formalities (documents from the office, consular clearance)
  • arranging all necessary translations
  • cremation
  • wooden cremation coffin
  • basic urn
  • delivery of the urn to the destination specified by you

The total price for cremation and transport in the case of England is:

5,900 - 8,900 PLN

If you would like to use our services, please contact us at +48 608-135-247 to discuss details and prepare a complete cost estimate.

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