Direct Cremations
Direct cremations offer a simple, yet profoundly respectful way to honour a loved one's passing. Free from the complexities and costs of traditional funeral services, this option allows families to focus on their grief and personal remembrance, without the added stress of elaborate arrangements. It is a quiet tribute, providing a dignified farewell while preserving the essence of the person who has passed, allowing their memory to be cherished in a personal and meaningful way. For many, direct cremation represents a final act of love—one that is intimate, compassionate, and deeply sincere. We offer an in-house service, ensuring that every step of the process is handled with the utmost care and respect, allowing you to find peace in knowing your loved one is in trusted hands.
Traditional Cremation and Burials
Cremation is a deeply personal and symbolic process, representing not just the end of a physical life, but the continuation of a soul's journey. For many, it is a final act of reverence, a way to honour the life that was lived by gently returning the body to nature. We can choose to visit different crematoriums, each offering its own unique atmosphere and setting, allowing us to find a place that feels right for your loved one. The ashes, often scattered in places of meaning or kept close in an urn serve as a tangible connection to the loved one who has passed. In this act, there is a profound sense of closure, allowing family and friends to say goodbye while cherishing the memories that remain. Cremation is not just about letting go, it is about preserving the essence of the person, holding onto their spirit in a form that can be carried with us always.
Burial is a timeless and deeply significant tradition that provides a sense of closure and continuity. It offers a sacred place for loved ones to visit where they can lay flowers, share memories and find solace in the permanence of the resting place. We can choose from different cemeteries, each offering its own unique beauty, allowing us to find a spot that resonates with your sense of peace and connection. The act of gently placing the body in the earth symbolises a return to nature and a physical connection to the land. This final resting place becomes a cherished spot for reflection and remembrance, where the essence of the person who has passed can be honoured in a way that feels enduring and comforting. In the quiet of a cemetery or a serene natural setting, burial allows us to say goodbye while keeping the memory of your loved one alive in our hearts and minds, providing a lasting tribute to their life and legacy.
Price List
Oaks funeral expenses consist of two main components:
 1. Includes the funeral providers costs, which cover professional services and any chosen products to create a personalised funeral for your loved one.
2. Involves third-party costs, which are additional fees paid to external services not provided by us, such as church, crematorium, burial, and officiant fees. While we do not control these third-party costs, we are responsible for paying them on your behalf.
1. Oaks Funeral Costs
Attended Funeral Service Traditional Cremations & Burials: £2130
Our Professional services Include:
•   All arrangements can be made in person at your home or at Oaks Funeral Home at a time that suits you. Oaks Funeral Home will provide support throughout the coming days, coordinating with third parties to schedule dates and times and to complete all necessary documents for a fee of: £395.
•   The cost for bringing your loved one into our care within a 50-mile radius: £300.
•  Providing care for your loved one after they are brought to Oaks care, dressing or preparing your loved one in a gown for visiting and access to visit and pay respects in Oaks Chapel of Rest: £320
•   Transporting your loved one in a traditional Hearse from the agreed address to their final resting place, either for a Cremation or a Burial: £550
There are additional forms of transport such as Horse Drawn and Carriage and Motorbike Hearse. Please contact us for further details.Â
•  Costs for the funeral director and 4 pallbearers on the day of the funeral: £530 (if there are more bearers required, there will be an additional cost)
• If you would like us to collect your loved ones Cremated Remains from the Crematorium of your choice: £35
 If you wish for your loved ones Cremated remains to remain at the Crematorium for scattering or interment, the cost of £35 will be deducted.
Coffins, Caskets and Memorial Keepsake items, Ashes urns & Caskets are at additional costs, please enquire at Oaks.
 Total Funeral cost £2095
Direct Cremation & Direct Burials: £1395 Â
2. Third-party cost (costs paid on your behalf)
Cremation Fees for a Crematorium of your choice
Burial Plot & Interment Fee for a Cemetery of your choice
Church & Minister Fees
Celebrant Fees
Optional - The release of white DovesÂ