Unattended funerals in Mansfield

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Mansfield takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.

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Ken Gregory & Sons Funeral Directors, Mansfield

Our funeral home is located on the corner of Robbin Down Lane, opposite The Rushley pub.

What an unattended funeral costs in Mansfield

One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Mansfield funeral director.

Unattended funeral

Our services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total
£1,645

Everything needed for the cremation is included in this price.

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.

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What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

Talk to someone in Mansfield

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

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What families say about us

Rated 4.89 / 5 based on 64 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Ann at the Mansfield office was a total treasure. Her care, compassion and professionalism deserve the upmost praise. The funeral was perfect

Carol Greenfield, 14 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Ann and her colleagues were so kind and caring and respectful when my wife, Jan and her sister, Liz went to arrange my father-in-laws cremation. Nothing was too much trouble and they had no doubt that he would be lovingly taken care of. Ann chatted with them and put them totally at ease, helped them choose exactly what they wanted. It was a great comfort for them both. Such a lovely manner from all the staff. Wonderful.

Steve Poyser, 7 February 2026

Rated 5/5

We are so grateful to Ken Gregory's for the care,kindness,warmth,respect and professionalism they have shown to me and my family. They are there with you every step of the way and after the funeral. They take care of everything. We will always be grateful to them.

Diane Lindsay, 30 January 2026

FAQs

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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.

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Advice and guidance

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

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What to do when someone dies

The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.

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Types of funeral

The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.

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Direct cremation funeral plans

A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.

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How to reduce funeral costs

Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.

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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.