Unattended funerals in Ham Common

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

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T H Sanders & Sons Funeral Directors, Ham Common

We are opposite The Hand and Flower Public House on the corner of Ham Common.

What an unattended funeral costs in Ham Common

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

Unattended funeral

Our services
£1,945
  • 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
£1,945

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.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

  • 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

Talk to someone in Ham Common

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

What families say about us

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 11 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

We have used TH Sanders in Ham before, so we knew that we were going to be taken care of. The compassion and kindness that Marian showed to us, and our loved ones who passed, was another level. We felt the care, the patience, the empathy and the efficiency. Marian’s knowledge and advice was invaluable, at the most difficult time for myself and our family. Thank you.

Abigail Swettenham, 16 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

We have, over the past few years used the services at TH Sanders Ham twice. The service received has been excellent, very professional. Marian, shows a lot of empathy and nothing is too much trouble - she is a credit to the company and we hope they recognise this. Marian is a great asset and was one of the reasons we used them again. Ian and his team are also very professional and explain everything you need to know. Great team. We, as a family would recommend this company.

Hayley Mersh, 8 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Don’t Panic, 22 September 2023

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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.