Direct cremation at Swansea Crematorium
- The 9.00am appointment is available from Monday - Friday.
- The coffin is brought into the crematorium via the main entrance - exactly the same procedure for all funerals.
- Soft music can be played on entry if requested; brief reflection time is permitted in the chapel (5 minutes maximum), including the option of a short reading.
- The cremation process is exactly the same as each coffin is cremated individually and the ashes / cremated remains are made available for collection (by appointment) 48 hours afterwards.
- The cost is £100 less than a cremation with a full service.
If organising a cremation without the services of a funeral director, the following arrangements must be made:
- Dealing with hospital / GP surgery to obtain death certificate; attending doctor(s) must also provide statutory cremation documents for which payment is required.
- Dealing with Coroner's Officein case of sudden / unexpected death.
- Dealing with Registration Authorityto register the death.
- Dealing with Cremation Authority for booking the funeral appointment, completing relevant forms and payment of fees.
- Storage of the deceased; hospital mortuary staff can help with temporary storage or a local funeral director.
- Coffin / Container - online companies can supply or a local funeral director.
- Transportation - suitable vehicle to take the coffin to the crematorium.
