Arrange a Cremation

Arrange a Cremation

If you need to arrange a direct funeral for a loved one, we can help.

Our simple, unattended cremations start from £1,575.

Why Choose Mortons Direct Cremation?

We understand that saying goodbye means everything.

Unlike many direct cremation alternatives advertised, Mortons are trusted independent funeral directors, and are members of NAFD and SAIF.  In addition to this, we have been serving the community since 1898 – families return to us, generation after generation.

Whilst there is no legal requirement for Funeral Directors or Direct Cremation Companies to be in membership of a Funeral Association, we are because we believe it gives reassurance to those we serve.

Our direct cremation option means your loved one will be brought into our care in our Private Ambulance and conveyed with dignity to Waseley Hills Crematorium at the earliest opportunity.

We will keep you informed at each stage and can offer advice and support in arranging a memorial service and final resting place of your loved one’s ashes (if appropriate).

Direct Cremation Options

We have several options to help you say goodbye. You can say goodbye in your own time or arrange a moment of reflection with a chapel service with a limited number of family and friends.

Unattended

No service or mourners present
£ 1,575 starting from
  • Cremation date and time decided by Mortons and shared with you
  • Oak effect Cremation Coffin
  • Ashes scattered in garden of rest (other options are available)
Arrange a Cremation

Chapel Service

Hold an intimate service with up to 8 mourners
£ 1,865 starting from
  • 10 Minute chapel service
  • Available Monday to Thursday
  • Available at 9am or 9:30am
  • Up to 8 mourners
  • Oak effect Cremation Coffin
  • Ashes scattered in garden of rest (other options are available)
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Extended Chapel Service

Hold an small service with up to 20 mourners
£ 2,079 starting from
  • 20 Minute chapel service
  • Available Monday to Thursday
  • Available at 9am or 9:30am
  • Up to 20 mourners
  • Oak effect Cremation Coffin
  • Ashes scattered in garden of rest (other options are available)
Arrange a Cremation

If you’re unsure if a direct cremation service is right and would prefer to speak to us about a more traditional attended funeral or cremation, please call us on 0121 476 9111.

Direct Cremation

Starting from £1,575

Inclusive of disbursements

How Direct Cremation Works

Depending upon the individual circumstances, the things that need to be done immediately following a bereavement will vary.

Do you need to arrange a funeral for someone who has just died?

If someone has died at home or in a care home and you need them to be transferred into our care, please call us immediately on 0121 476 9111.

1. Contact us

If you’re ready to arrange a cremation, submit your details using our simple Direct Cremation form, and we will contact you to confirm arrangements. 

2. Collection

We will collect your loved one in our Private Ambulance and bring them into our care.  You can choose our Northfield, Rubery or Cotteridge premises.

3. Care & preparation

Our team cares for your loved one and makes all the necessary arrangements with you over the phone or by        e-mail.

We will let you know when the cremation will take place to allow you the opportunity to pause and reflect should you wish.

4. Cremation

The cremation will take place at  Waseley Hills Crematorium at the earliest opportunity.  We will share the date and time with you so you can mark the occasion in your own way.

Other locations are available upon request (costs may vary).

5. Ashes​

Ashes are scattered in the Gardens of Rest at the chosen Crematorium.

Other options are available upon request.

Arrange a Direct Cremation

To arrange a simple, direct cremation, call us or submit your details using the form below, and we will contact you to confirm arrangements.

If someone has died at home or in a care home and you need them to be transferred into our care, please call us immediately.

0121 476 9111

All of our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purposes

Email: info@mortonsfunerals.co.uk.

What Our Customers Say

"Denise got back to me when I needed an answer on something so I was very satisfied with your service."
Mr D
"The value for money for your service was excellent, you put me at ease and Fiona was a lovely person to deal with. She talked calmly and went through everything really kindly – I was happy with all aspects of Mortons Service."
Mrs Q
"I would recommend you to family and friends, you were extremely responsive. I’d like to make specific mention of the staff members who collected Mom – thank you."
Mrs G
"Thank you to the team at Mortons. Sarah was excellent, she listened and met our wishes - empathetic and helpful from start to finish with excellent value for money."
Mrs C
"Your team members were so compassionate and patient in explaining everything to me. They made a difficult time so much easier than it might otherwise have been."
Rebecca H.

Direct Cremation FAQs

A direct cremation is a simple, low-cost unattended funeral. We will collect and care for your loved one and make all of the cremation arrangements with you over the phone or by e-mail.

There is no funeral director and family and friends are unable to attend this type of funeral.

Your loved one’s ashes can either be scattered free of charge at the chosen Crematorium or be available for collection from our premises within 2 working days of the Cremation, allowing you to make your own arrangements to celebrate the passing of a loved one in your own time.  We can help with alternative options.

Direct cremations reduce the overall cost by reducing the service provided, i.e. no officiant, limousines or flowers.

We will make all direct cremation arrangements over the phone or by e-mail.  The necessary paperwork can be posted to you if you wish. 

Direct Cremations typically take place much quicker than a traditional funeral and we will advise you of the date and time.

Unlike many direct cremation providers, Mortons are established independent funeral directors, serving the community since 1898. We understand that saying goodbye means everything.

We apply the same care, respect and attention to detail to a direct cremation as we would a traditional funeral. 

We believe it’s comforting to know that your loved one will be cared for by us at our premises and we provide a local but competitively priced direct cremation option.

Family and friends aren’t able to attend an unattended direct cremation. However, they can attend chapel time options.  We also offer attended cremation services. Please call us on 0121 476 9111 to discuss your requirements.

We will keep you updated throughout the course of arrangements. This includes letting you know the date of the cremation and when we expect the delivery of your ashes will be. This will allow you to mark the day in remembrance should you wish.

The cremation will take place at Waseley Hills Crematorium unless otherwise specified by you.  

Your loved one’s ashes will either be scattered in the Gardens of Rest at the chosen Crematorium or be available for collection from our premises within 2 working days after the cremation. 

We can assist with the forwarding of ashes nationwide, ashes interments or scatterings elsewhere and the provision of keepsakes and jewellery.

If you would like to discuss alternative arrangements, please speak to a member of our team.