A NEW direct cremation service has launched in North Essex to provide affordable and local competition to more remote national competitors.
Freedom Direct Cremations, a new subsidiary of Colchester-based funeral directors, Freedom Funerals, has launched a new-look website to provide low-cost direct cremations across North Essex and South Suffolk.
The new service offers local families the opportunity to say a fitting goodbye at a more affordable price, in the light of the 2024 Cost of Dying Report which showcased a basic funeral now costs £4,141.
In comparison, a direct cremation or unattended funeral from Freedom Direct Cremations is priced at just £1,395 and ensures local resident’s stay closer to their home and are cared for by trusted and professional local funeral directors.
Through its new website, www.freedomdirectcremations.co.uk, visitors can view all of the associated costs of a direct cremation, as well as purchase funeral plan options and apply for credit to ease the financial burden.
Chris Sirman, General Manager of Freedom Direct Cremations, commented: “We are delighted to launch Freedom Direct Cremations and hope to become synonymous with helping families to say farewell to loved ones with sincerity and sensitivity at a competitive price.
“Families will get the peace of mind of transparent pricing with no hidden extras, while receiving the same quality of care of a traditional funeral service.
“At Freedom Direct Cremations we passionately believe that every funeral should be conducted with the highest standards of professionalism and compassion, caring for the individual that has passed and the loved ones they leave behind.”
