Unattended funerals in Huntingdon

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Huntingdon take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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William Peacock & Sons Funeral Directors in Castle Moat Road, Huntingdon

William Peacock & Sons Funeral Directors

  • Castle Hill Lodge, Castle Moat Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3PG
  • 01480 453882
Swearers Funeral Directors in Ramsey, Huntingdon

Swearers Funeral Directors

  • 44a Blenheim Road, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1AL
  • 01487 812239

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Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in Huntingdon

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Huntingdon funeral directors arranges it.

  • Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
  • Included:A simple coffin
  • Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
  • Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium

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Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.