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Direct cremation services for Gillingham. Affordable & dignified farewells from £895

For centuries, people in the UK had two traditional choices for funerals: burial or cremation. However, in recent years, direct cremation has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative. Direct cremation is a simple, dignified option where the deceased is cremated without a formal funeral service or ceremony.

Affordable Direct Cremation in Gillingham

At Sunrise Cremations, we provide a professional and affordable direct cremation service in Gillingham. Our commitment is to offer a low-cost yet respectful farewell for your loved one. We guarantee that a direct cremation with Sunrisecremations.co.uk is more cost-effective than traditional funeral options. Our prices start from just £895, significantly lower than the average cremation cost of £5,007 in the South East of England.

To speak with our compassionate team and start arrangements for a direct cremation in Gillingham, call us on 0203 026 6497 or email us at info@sunrisecremations.co.uk 

What's included in a direct cremation

Collection

from Hospital, Mortuary or Hospice to the Crematorium.

Coffin

Our basic eco-friendly coffin

Direct Cremation

Individual and private cremation. We will keep you updated at every stage.

Scattering of Ashes

Have the ashes scattered in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance.

Additional Services

Collection from a private residence or care home £250

Delivery of Ashes £90

We will deliver the ashes to you at your convenience in the box from the crematorium labelled and certified with name to ensure correct ashes

Removal of Pacemaker £95

Pacemakers and other battery-powered implanted devices must be removed before cremation can take place. We charge this additional fee for a qualified professional to certify removal if necessary.

Larger Coffin £250

If the deceased is over 6 feet 2 inches tall or weighs more than 200lbs (90kg or roughly 14 stone) then we have to order a custom coffin and use specialised equipment.

    Which service do you require?

    I need to arrange a direct cremation (cost calculator)

    Where is your loved one currently?

    Hospital/Hospice/Coroner
    Private Residence/Care Home

    What would you like done with the ashes?

    Scattered in our garden of remembrance
    Delivered in a sealed and certified container from the Crematorium

    Do they have a pacemaker or other battery-operated implanted device?

    Yes
    No

    Are they taller than 6ft 2in or do they weight more than 200lb (14 stone or 90 kg)?

    Yes
    No

    Your Direct Cremation

    These are the final values and there will be no hidden extra fees.
    • Direct Cremation£895
    • Collection from the coroner
    • Scattering in our Gardens of Remembrance
    • Pacemaker or other device
    • Larger coffin
    • Total
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      How to arrange a direct cremation in Gillingham

      The easiest way to arrange a direct cremation in Gillingham is to speak with our dedicated team. We’ll guide you through the process and tailor arrangements to your needs. Fill in your details in the direct cremation cost calculator and we will contact you.

      Help with paying for a direct cremation

      Those eligible for the UK Government’s Funeral Expenses Payment can use this support towards our services. Click the link to find out it you are eligible.

      What to do when someone passes away in Gillingham

      When a loved one dies registration of death should  within 5 days, starting from when registry office receive the necessary paperwork from the medical examiner, unless a coroner is investigating the circumstances of the death.

      If you are unable to book within 5 days, just make an appointment as soon as possible. If you cannot find one in your immediate area, we suggest looking at other locations across Kent that may have more availability.

      Only book an appointment if the medical examiner has made you aware that the paperwork has been sent to the registry office.

      If you have not spoken to the medical examiner and still require confirmation of the paperwork being sent to us, you will need to contact the medical examiner service relevant to the area that the death occurred. (see below)

      Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust: Darent Valley DA2 8DA

      Email: dgn-tr.medicalexamineroffice@nhs.net
      Contact number: 01322 428170

      East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust: William Harvey TN24 0LZ

      Email: ekhuft.medicalexaminerofficers@nhs.net
      Contact number: 01233 616768

      Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust: Maidstone ME16 9QQ

      Email: mtw-tr.medicalexaminer@nhs.net;
      mtw-tr.mecommunity@nhs.net
      Contact number:

      • Maidstone Hospital – 01622 224236
      • Tunbridge Wells Hospital – 01892 638026

      Medway NHS Foundation Trust: Medway (Gillingham) ME7 5NY

      Email: medwayft.medicalexamineroffice@nhs.net;
      medwayft.communitymeoffice@nhs.net – for community cases
      Contact number:

      • 01634 973130 – for public

      Book an appointment to register a death in Kent

      To book an appointment to register a death at a library or gateway, you must be either:

      • a relative of the deceased
      • a partner of the deceased
      • a person who was present at the death
      • a personal representative of the deceased (a solicitor, executor of a will, family friend or funeral director)
      • an administrator from the hospital where the person died
      • a person arranging the funeral with the funeral director.

      Registering a death can be an emotional experience. You could ask a close friend or family member to come with you for support. Don’t worry if you get upset during the appointment. The registrar will know you are grieving and try their best to help you.

      To register a death in Kent visit one of the following libraries and gateways:

      The registration service is free of charge.

      There is a charge for buying copies of the death certificate. The registrar will discuss this with you.

      What they will need from you

      When you are with the registrar, they will need to know some information about the person who has died and your relationship to them to be able to complete the death register.

      It’s common to feel confused and find it hard to concentrate, which can make answering lots of questions a stressful experience. It may help to read through the guidance (PDF, 64.4 KB) to find out what information they will need from you.

      During the appointment

      After the registration entry is complete, the registrar will generate:

      • a certificate for burial or cremation (form 9), a green form, and will email it to the funeral director.
      • a unique code for you to use the ‘tell us once’ system.

      When someone dies there are lots of things that need to be organised, at a time when you probably least feel like doing them. However there are some services that can help you

      Tell Us Once

      The Tell Us Once service lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go. At your appointment, the registrar will explain the process and they will either:

      • complete the Tell Us Once service with you
      • give you a unique reference number so you can use the service yourself online or by phone.

      Find out more about the Tell Us Once service.

      Banks and other financial organisations

      You must contact the person’s bank and their mortgage, pension or insurance providers to close or change the details of their accounts.

      Bereavement and grief support

      Experiencing different emotions when grieving is normal. It’s important to remember we all react in our own way. Sometimes having someone to talk to about how you feel can be very helpful.

      Don’t be afraid to talk to close friends and family about your grief. You might want to consider bereavement counselling to help you. You may also need to tell your employer if you will need time off work.

      For help and support visit:

      If your loved one died in a hospital then the bereavement office in the hospital can help you with the paperwork and arrangements.

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      Sunrise Cremations Ltd
      86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

      Company Number 15663321

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