
About Staffordshire Direct Cremations
At Staffordshire Direct Cremations, we are a family-run, independent funeral service with a network of beautiful chapels and funeral homes across Staffordshire. Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional care to families during life’s most challenging moments. Unlike large corporate providers, we ensure your loved one remains close to home, cared for by a qualified funeral director throughout the process. All cremations are conducted locally, and ashes are returned promptly, offering peace of mind during this difficult time.
Farewell can be said in many ways, that is why we offer three options from an unattended funeral, a 10 minute reflection with close family and friends to a full early morning service with our own Celebrant. Our aim is to provide the best service and care for our communities and our families.
Our Pledge to Families
We are dedicated to providing dignified, respectful, and affordable cremation services tailored to your unique needs. From your first contact with us, our experienced and compassionate team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring your loved one is treated with the utmost care and dignity.
Our Pledge to Families
We are dedicated to providing dignified, respectful, and affordable cremation services tailored to your unique needs. From your first contact with us, our experienced and compassionate team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring your loved one is treated with the utmost care and dignity.
Why Families Trust Staffordshire Direct Cremations
At Staffordshire Direct Cremations, we go the extra mile to deliver personal and supportive services that families can rely on. Here’s what sets us apart:

Keeping Loved Ones Local
Your loved one will always remain within Staffordshire, cared for by our professional team. We never transfer your loved one to distant facilities.

Personalised Support
Speak directly with our compassionate team and funeral directors—no call centres or automated interactions.

Multiple Chapel Locations
We offer families the option to visit their loved one in a serene setting at one of our chapels of rest. Chapel visits can be arranged by appointment for a fee of £80, providing a peaceful space for private reflection.

Prompt Return of Ashes
Ashes are returned to families within five working days, enabling you to plan a memorial or celebration of life at your convenience.
Why Choose Direct Cremations?
Direct cremation is a modern, cost-effective, and straightforward alternative to traditional funerals. It offers

A Dignified Farewell
Without the added stress or expense of a formal service.

Flexibility
Families can hold a personal memorial or celebration of life at a time and place that feels right.

Affordability
Helping families manage expenses without compromising care and dignity.
How We Work
At Staffordshire Direct Cremations, we ensure each step is handled with care and professionalism.

Caring Transfer
We bring your loved one into our care from a local hospital, care home, or residence in the Staffordshire region using our private ambulance.

Professional Arrangements
Our experienced team takes care of all necessary documentation and provides guidance throughout the process.

Provision of a Coffin
A simple and respectful coffin is provided for cremation, or a traditional coffin for the Sunrise service.

Dignified Transportation
Your loved one is transported to a local crematorium with the utmost care.

Unattended Cremation
The cremation is carried out privately, without a formal service or attendees.

Ashes Return
Ashes are returned within five working days in a simple casket, giving you the freedom to arrange a personal memorial.
Additional Services

Chapel Visits
(£80)
Arrange a private farewell in one of our tranquil chapels, offering a peaceful and respectful space for reflection.

Dressing Your Loved One
(£80)
We can dress your loved one in their own clothes for a dignified farewell.

Private Service
(£250)
Our Oxley Branch features a beautiful chapel that accommodates up to 16 guests for a private service of farewell. This includes music and a celebrant to share cherished memories and honour your loved one.
Supporting Families Across Staffordshire. Areas we Cover
We offer peace of mind with the comfort of knowing your loved is kept under professional and local care. No hidden costs and we offer our Direct Cremation service at £1195 across Staffordshire including...