What is an Intimate Funeral?
An Intimate Funeral is a small, simple cremation where a group of family and friends can be present in the chapel to pay their respects. This type of simple cremation costs significantly less than a traditional funeral. You will be welcomed inside the chapel by our funeral director and chapel attendant with music of your choice playing if you wish. You will then have a 30 minute chapel service to say a few words and witness the committal.
What's included in an Intimate Funeral?
A Funeral Date to Suit You
We will help you arrange a date of the funeral at Grenoside Crematorium. The funeral will take place at 9:30am.
A Simple Coffin
Provision of a simple coffin with all the appropriate linings and fittings.
Transportation
Collection of your loved one and transportation on cremation day in a specialised funeral vehicle.
Mortuary Care
Your loved one will be collected from their place of rest and then cared for in our mortuary.
Return of Ashes
The ashes will be returned in a simple container within 6 weeks of the cremation. Alternatively the ashes can be scattered in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium free of charge.
Telephone Support
We will be at the end of the telephone throughout the process, helping you with any decisions for the day of the funeral.
A Special Song & a Few Words
You will be able to reflect on the life of your loved one, say a few words about their life and play special songs if you wish.
Additional Services
The flexibility to add additional services. Please see our FAQ's below for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s not included in a Traditional Burial?The following are not included in a Traditional Funeral. • Limousines Limousines can be added for additional fee of £250 per vehicle. • Floral Tributes We can recommend local florists for you to discuss suitable tributes with. This is a non-exhaustive list of what isn’t included in an Intimate Funeral. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information.
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Can you take our loved one to your mortuary until cremation day?Yes, we will collect your loved one a few days prior to the day of the service and care for them in our professional mortuary.
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Can you collect our loved one outside of your working hours?Yes, we can. Collection outside of 9am to 5pm on working weekdays is £225.
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Are there any restrictions on the size of your coffins?Our coffins are the industry standard size of: 84 in (213 cm) long 28 in (71 cm) wide 23 in (58 cm) tall However, if you feel that a larger coffin may be required then please discuss this with one of our team. An additional fee may be payable.
