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Direct Cremation in Shipley
Direct cremation in Shipley is our lowest-cost option, where the coffin is taken directly to the crematorium with no funeral service or ceremony taking place.
From £1,595
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Direct cremation cuts out many of the extra costs of a traditional funeral, such as a chapel service, extra transport and a celebrant. It is carried out with simplicity and respect, at a time agreed with Oakworth Crematorium, and with the same care and compassion as every funeral we conduct.
What’s included
Four options, depending on where we bring your loved one into our care from, and whether you would like to visit.
| Airedale General Hospital£1,595 | Other locations, office hours£1,695 | Other locations, out of hours£1,795 | Visit and say goodbye£2,345 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal paperwork and professional services | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collection in our private ambulance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal care of your loved one | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cremation fee at Oakworth Crematorium | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ashes ready to collect from us | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffin | Simple | Simple | Simple | Upgraded |
| Washing and preparation | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Family visit by appointment | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Other locations are within 15 miles of Keighley. Visit and say goodbye includes 24-hour collection and family visits on weekdays, 9am–4pm. No funeral service takes place with a direct cremation.
Additions and extras
Optional extras, if you would like them.
An additional fee applies for outsized or specialist coffins. Clear, itemised prices. You will always receive an estimate before anything is agreed.
What happens on the day
On the day, a member of our team accompanies your loved one to Oakworth Crematorium, usually early in the morning, with the utmost dignity and respect. Afterwards, their ashes are returned to you, or dealt with as you instruct, by scattering or interment. Our experienced team will support you at every step and help with the many details that follow a death.
Direct cremation for Shipley families
Shipley is about 8 miles from our Keighley base, within our 15-mile area. We collect from homes, care homes and hospitals in Shipley, and the cremation takes place at Oakworth Crematorium in Keighley. Collection from other locations within 15 miles is £1,695 during office hours. See our page for funeral directors in Shipley, or compare all four direct cremation options.
A simple, low-cost cremation for Shipley families
If you are looking for a simple or low-cost cremation in Shipley, direct cremation is the most affordable option we offer. With no chapel service, procession or celebrant, it costs far less than a traditional funeral, and many families hold their own memorial later, in their own time.
Unattended cremation: what it means
A direct cremation is sometimes called an unattended cremation: no mourners attend and no service takes place. A member of our team accompanies your loved one to Oakworth Crematorium, and the ashes are returned to you, or scattered or interred as you wish. If you would like to see your loved one beforehand, choose our visit and say goodbye option.
How much does a cremation cost in Shipley?
Fixed prices with no hidden extras. Shipley is within our 15-mile area, so no extra mileage applies.
Every option includes paperwork, collection in our private ambulance, personal care, a simple coffin, the Oakworth Crematorium fee and ashes ready to collect. See the table above for full details.
Arranging a cremation in Shipley: step by step
- Call us, day or night01535 690 979. We bring your loved one into our care from home, a care home or hospital in Shipley.
- Register the deathOnce the medical certificate is issued, register at a register office, normally within five days.
- We handle the paperworkWe complete the cremation forms and agree a date with Oakworth Crematorium.
- The cremationA member of our team accompanies your loved one with dignity and respect.
- Ashes returnedReady to collect from Airedale House, or we can arrange scattering or interment.
Direct cremation questions
How much does a direct cremation cost?
Our direct cremation starts from £1,595 when we bring your loved one into our care from Airedale General Hospital. It is £1,695 from other locations within 15 miles during office hours and £1,795 out of hours. Direct cremation with the option to visit and say goodbye is £2,345.
What is included in a direct cremation?
Legal paperwork and professional services, collection in our private ambulance, personal care of your loved one, a coffin, the cremation fee at Oakworth Crematorium, and ashes ready to collect from us.
Is there a funeral service with a direct cremation?
No. No funeral service or ceremony takes place with a direct cremation, and families are free to arrange a memorial or gathering separately in their own time. If you choose the visit and say goodbye option, you can visit your loved one at our premises by appointment on weekdays between 9am and 4pm.
Which crematorium do you use for direct cremation?
All of our direct cremations take place at Oakworth Crematorium in Keighley.
Do you cover areas outside Keighley?
Yes. We cover families within 15 miles of Keighley, including Bradford, Shipley, Skipton, Ilkley and the surrounding towns and villages. Beyond 15 miles an additional £2.60 per mile applies, and we have completed funerals all over the country, so please ask our team.
What is the cheapest cremation in Shipley?
Our lowest-cost option is direct cremation, which is £1,695 for collection in Shipley during office hours. Prices vary between providers, so we always encourage families to compare itemised prices. Ours are shown in full on this page.
Can I attend a direct cremation?
No. A direct cremation is unattended, so no service takes place and mourners do not attend the crematorium. If you would like family and friends to be present, we can arrange a simple funeral service instead, and our team can talk you through the options and costs.
Do you cover Saltaire, Baildon and Bingley?
Yes. We collect from homes, care homes and hospitals across Shipley, Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley and Frizinghall, all well within our 15-mile area. We are on call 24/7.
Can the cremation take place at Shay Grange Crematorium?
Our direct cremations always take place at Oakworth Crematorium in Keighley. Shay Grange Crematorium on Long Lane is the closest to Shipley, and we can arrange a cremation there as part of a funeral service. Please ask our team.
Areas we cover
Proudly serving families across Keighley, Airedale and the surrounding villages for over 30 years. We are based at Airedale House on Skipton Road in Utley, Keighley, and a member of our team is on hand and on call 24/7.
We regularly work at Oakworth, Skipton, Shay Grange, Bierley, Rawdon and Lawnswood crematoria, and we can arrange cremations, burials in other parts of the UK and repatriations from and to other countries.
Please give us a call on 01535 690 979 if you want to check whether we cover your area, or see all the areas we cover.
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