Direct Cremation in Greenwich 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 Greenwich
At Sunrise Cremations, we provide a professional and affordable direct cremation service in Greenwich. 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 Greenwich, call us on 0203 026 6497 or email us at info@sunrisecremations.co.uk
What's included in a direct cremation
Collection
Coffin
Direct Cremation
Scattering of Ashes
Additional Services
Collection from a private residence or care home £250
Delivery of Ashes £90
Removal of Pacemaker £95
Larger Coffin £250
How to arrange a direct cremation in Greenwich
The easiest way to arrange a direct cremation in Greenwich 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 Greenwich
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 South East London 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)
Medical examiner offices for Greenwich
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: SE1 7EH
Covering deaths at GSTT NHS Foundation Trust (including: Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals, Evelina London Children’s hospital, the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals) and community deaths in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark
Email:
medicalexaminer@gstt.nhs.uk or for community deaths gst-tr.medicalexaminer@nhs.net
Contact numbers:
0207 188 9450 – GSTT, Evelina and Community
0330 128 2268 – Royal Brompton
01895 828638 – Harefield
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: SE5 9RS
Covering deaths at Kings College Hospital NHSFT (including Kings College, Princess Royal University, Farnborough and Orpington hospitals) and community deaths in the London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley.
Email:
kch-tr.meoffice@nhs.net
kch-tr.communitymeoffice@nhs.net
Contact numbers:
Kings College – 0203 299 4051
Princess Royal University Hospital – 01689 863339
Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust: SE13 6LH
Covering deaths at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and community deaths in the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich
Email: lg.medicalexaminerofficecommunitylgt@nhs.net
Contact numbers:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital: 0208 836 4626
University Hospital Lewisham: 0203 192 6045
Book an appointment to register a death in Greenwich
Book an appointment
To book an appointment to register a death at a registry office you need to 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.
Appointment locations
To register a death in South East London visit one of the following Register Offices
Greenwich Register Office
- Address: Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6PW.
- Phone: 020 8921 5015.
- Email: registrar@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Southwark Register Office
- Address: 34 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8QA.
- Phone: 020 7525 7669.
- registrars@southwark.gov.uk.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4 PM.
Lewisham Register Office
- Address: 368 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6LQ.
- Phone: 020 8690 2128.
- Email: register.office@lewisham.gov.uk.
- Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9:10 AM–4:15 PM; Wednesday, 10:10 AM–4:15 PM; Thursday and Friday, 9:10 AM–4:15 PM; Saturday by appointment only.Lewisham Council
What happens at the registration
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.
Notifying government and financial institutions
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
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: