A low-cost funeral choice - handled with dignity and respect, with or without a ceremony.
Cremation offers a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional burial. It is an excellent choice for those who wish to keep the funeral process simple, allowing their family to celebrate their life in their own way, when they are ready.
We support families across North London, including Muswell Hill, Kentish Town, Hampstead, Golders Green and Camden, providing simple and direct cremation services that are handled with care, dignity and transparency.
What's included with Leverton & Sons
Both the Simple and Direct options include:
- Collection of the deceased - within office hours, from anywhere inside the M25.
- Care and preparation of the body beforehand.
- A respectful, simple coffin (the Brook coffin).
- Transportation of the deceased to the crematorium.
- Assistance with all of the necessary paperwork.
- The crematorium fee
Why people choose Direct Cremation
For many families, this option brings:
- A more affordable alternative - minimising unnecessary costs.
- Flexibility to hold a memorial service later, at your convenience.
- Freedom to allocate resources elsewhere - perhaps in memory of the deceased.
- A respectful approach without ceremonial elements.
Why people don't choose Direct Cremation
Direct Cremation isn't for everyone, because it can have some disadvantages:
- A traditional viewing or service can be a crucial part of the grieving process for some family and friends, and without these, some may feel that they haven't had a proper opportunity to say goodbye or to process their grief.
- Direct Cremation can also be difficult to explain to younger family members, who may not understand why there isn't a traditional funeral.
- Some people may later regret not having a traditional service or viewing, even if they chose Direct Cremation for practical reasons.
It is worth remembering that you can always say goodbye in your own way to someone who has died - a personal ceremony is not dependent upon having a Direct Cremation. A 'traditional' funeral, for example, can be personalised in many ways without necessarily adding to the cost - just tell us what you want.
Local vs Online Cremation
SAIF have put together this helpful comparison sheet for Local vs Online Cremation providers to help inform you of the different services included or excluded.
Your choice
Whatever you decide to do, we're here to help you and to answer your questions.
Our Cremation Options
Direct Cremation
Our unattended Direct Cremation price is £1,395.
Includes:
• In office hours removal of deceased from any place of death within the M25
• Care of the body prior to the funeral
• A simple coffin (Brook)
• Transportation of the coffin to the crematorium
• Assistance in completing all the necessary paperwork
• No attendance at the committal
• The crematorium fee
Simple Cremation
Our Simple Cremation price is £2545.
Unlike many other Simple Cremation packages, this option includes the use of a hearse unless otherwise advised and allows families and loved ones to be present if they wish to pay their last respects at the committal.
The committal can take place at Golders Green, St Marylebone, Islington, or West London Crematorium. Other Crematoriums are available for an additional fee. Attendance of mourners at the committal with music if preferred (no service). Chapel time 9.30am or 10am (depending on availability) Monday to Friday.
Includes:
• In office hours removal of deceased from any place of death within the M25
• Care of the body prior to the funeral
• A simple coffin (Brook)
• Transportation of the coffin to the crematorium
• Assistance in completing all the necessary paperwork
• Attendance at the committal
• The crematorium fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Some would argue that cremation is as environmentally friendly as burial. It does still have a significant carbon footprint due to the considerable amount of energy required, but it can save precious urban and agricultural space.
If you would like to find out more, get in touch with us. We can guide you through the processes involved so that you can make an informed decision.
Yes, a coffin is required for cremation. It is included in our cremation plans.
We will handle the ashes according to the wishes of the deceased. If no specific instructions are provided, the ashes can be collected from the crematorium by the Next of kin. They may be charged a storage fee.
Yes, you can preplan your cremation. This will not only relieve your family from making difficult decisions during an emotional time but also enables your wishes to be respected.
