
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.
To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:
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).
The price of cremation in England includes:
The total price for cremation and transport in the case of England is:
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