The average cost of a funeral in London today is £5,235. This extortionate price is leading more people to turn to direct cremation in Central London instead of more traditional funerals. Direct cremation is lower in cost, as it separates the cremation from the funeral service. This means that the cremation takes place privately, without friends and family in attendance, and memorials and ceremonies can then be arranged at a later date. Direct cremation is therefore more affordable as there is no cost of hiring out a venue for the ceremony alongside the cremation.
Direct cremation is also available with Harbour in North London, West London, East London, and South London. In fact, We cover all of England and Wales for the same fixed price.
Direct Cremation in Central London
The cost of a direct cremation with us starts at just £895, a fraction of the price of a traditional funeral. We also do not take deposits so there are no upfront payments or hidden costs.
We will take care of everything, including collecting your loved one from any mortuary or hospital in England or Wales. We will then provide them with an environmentally-friendly, British-made coffin and look after them until the cremation itself. The cremation will then take place privately at one of our regional crematoria in London, and you will be informed of the date and time beforehand.
The ashes can then be scattered in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance, or, returned to you in a sustainably-sourced, wooden urn made by British craftsmen, complete with an engraved nameplate, for the additional fee of £91.
Why choose DirectCremation.co.uk for direct cremation in Central London?
At DirectCremation.co.uk, we pride ourselves on providing a low cost service without any compromise on quality or dignity. Our experienced team are here to support you every step of the way.
By separating the funeral service from the cremation, We are able to keep costs down, so we can guarantee our low price of £895. Our experienced team will be able to handle everything, making this challenging process as easy as possible for you and your family.
Choosing direct cremation then allows you to arrange your own memorial service at a later date, with many of our customers deciding to incorporate the scattering of the ashes into their celebrations.
How to arrange a direct cremation with DirectCremation.co.uk?
To begin making arrangements with Harbour, or to ask any further questions, give us a call on 0800 133 7961. Alternatively, send us an email at [email protected].
In order to make this process even easier for you, please find below a list of local coroners, hospitals and registrars.
Bereavement Services at Hospitals in Central London
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 3315 8650
Email Address: [email protected]
Address: Ground Floor, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH (opposite Boots Pharmacy)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Westminster.
Guy’s Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 7188 3215
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Southwark.
King’s College Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 3299 3426
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Lambeth.
Royal Free Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 7830 2863
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Camden.
Royal Brompton Hospital Bereavement Service
Address: Royal Brompton Hospital Bereavement Service, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP
Telephone Number: 020 7349 7715
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Kensington & Chelsea.
Royal Marsden Hospital (Chelsea) Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 7808 2012
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Kensington & Chelsea.
St Bartholomew’s Hospital Bereavement Service
Phone Number: 020 3465 5889 or 020 3465 6892
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Islington.
St Mary’s Hospital Bereavement Service
Phone Number: 020 3312 7777
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Westminster.
St Thomas’ Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 7188 3182
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Lambeth.
University College Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 0203 447 3035 or 0203 447 3039 or 0203 447 3017
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Camden.
Whittington Hospital Bereavement Service
Telephone Number: 020 7288 3119
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM, except for bank holidays.
Deaths occurring at this hospital should be registered at the registrar for Islington.
Registrars in Central London
Register a death in Camden
Telephone Number: 020 7974 4444 (select option 6)
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM except for bank holidays.
Register a death in Islington
Telephone Number: 020 7527 6350
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9AM to 5PM and Wednesday 10AM to 5PM except for bank holidays.
Register a death in Kensington and Chelsea
Telephone Number: 020 7361 4100
Kensington and Chelsea Register Office, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8AM to 5PM, Wednesday 10AM to 5PM, Thursday 8AM to 7PM
Register a death in Lambeth
Telephone Number: 020 7926 9420
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM except for bank holidays. Closed after 1pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Register a death in Southwark
Telephone Number: 020 7525 7669
Address: 34 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8QA
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM to 4PM except for bank holidays
Register a death in Westminster
Telephone Number: 020 7641 7500
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:45AM to 4:45PM except for bank holidays.
All deaths within the City of London should be registered with the Islington Registrar.
Coroners in Central London
London Inner South covers deaths that occur in the boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Greenwich.
Address: 1 Tennis Street, London, SE1 1YD
Phone Number: 020 7525 4200
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM except for bank holidays.
Inner West London Coroner’s Court covers deaths that occur in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, and Wandsworth.
Address: The Coroner’s Court, 65 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2ED
Phone Number: 0202 7802 4750
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 1PM, 2PM to 4PM
Inner London North Coroner covers deaths in the London boroughs of Camden and Islington.
Phone number: 020 7974 4545
Email Address: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM to 1PM and 2PM to 3:30PM, except for bank holidays.