Unattended funerals in Cornwall

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

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W J Angove & Son Funeral Directors in Falmouth

W J Angove & Son Funeral Directors

  • 16/17 Webber Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3AU
  • 01326 312576
Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors in St Austell, Cornwall.

Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors

  • Bucklers Lane, Holmbush, St Austell, PL25 3JN
  • 01726 75869
W J Winn Funeral Directors in St Ives

W J Winn Funeral Directors

  • Trenwith Terrace, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1QE
  • 01736 793029
W J Winn Funeral Directors in Hayle

W J Winn Funeral Directors

  • 69 Fore Street, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DX
  • 01736 752124
T Cooke Funeral Directors in Falmouth

T Cooke Funeral Directors

  • 4 Quarry Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2BP
  • 01326 312131
Colin Matthews Funeral Directors

Colin Matthews Funeral Directors incorporating Bernard Williams

  • Camborne Business Centre, College Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DD
  • 01209 717772
Colin Matthews incorporating Bernard Williams & Son Funeral Directors in Camborne.

Bernard Williams & Son Funeral Directors

  • Camborne Business Centre, College Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DD
  • 01209 315060

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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 Cornwall

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 Cornwall funeral directors arranges it.

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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.