Direct and Simple Cremation

The Direct Cremation can often be explained best as a pared-down service designed for people who do not want a ceremony and will not attend at the time of the cremation. We also offer a Simple Cremation for those that want to be able to attend. The cremated remains can be returned to the family and a memorial service can be held at a later date.

These types of funeral are the simplest and least expensive we offer, given that there is no formal ceremony at the committal.


Our two options include:

Direct Cremation

  • 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

​Our unattended Direct Cremation price is £1,395. A medical certificate for cremation is an additional cost of £82, therefore bringing the total to £1,477. This medical certificate is usually required unless the death is a coroner's case or the requirement is waived for some other reason.

​This offers the most affordable option if no mourners wish to be present at the committal.

We can talk you through these options and answer any questions you may have. Both options are available as funeral plans administered by the Open Prepaid Plan Company Ltd.

​See our price list for all of our current prices and services.

Simple Cremation
  • 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)
  • A hearse and bearers to convey the coffin to the crematorium chapel
  • A funeral director at the committal
  • Assistance in completing all the necessary paperwork
  • The crematorium 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.

Our Simple Cremation price is £2,295. A medical certificate for cremation is an additional cost of £82, therefore bringing the total to £2,377. This medical certificate is usually required unless the death is a coroner's case or the requirement is waived for some other reason.

Unlike many other Simple Cremation packages, this option includes the use of a hearse unless otherwise advised and also 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.

Try our Online Estimator

You can use our online estimator to see what options are available to you and a cost calculation in your own time and with no obligation.

Immediate Assistance

In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us for immediate assistance out of our office hours, please do call us. We can arrange collection at any time of day or night:

I can confirm with total sincerity that Levertons, and in particular Julie, are superb. Sympathetic, supportive, honest and direct. After 234 years they really have got the hang of it. I am happy to express my gratitude and praise for a wonderful company……they deserve every one of their five stars. Graham Walker 27 March 2024

Review by Graham W left on 27 Mar 2024

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Very kind and professional with great attention to detail. At what is a difficult and sad time, you can rely on them to deal with the arrangements in the best way possible. Thank you in particular to Andrew whose help and advice was invaluable.

Review by Phil G left on 21 Mar 2024

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In the most difficult time of our lives Lorna and the rest of team made the process as easy as they possibly could taking a lot of pressure off of us, treating my mum with such dignity that she deserves, and giving her the most beautiful send off, I will be forever greatful for their service.

Review by Kirsty M left on 15 Mar 2024

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From start to finish Leverton & Sons provided a superb service. We had used Levertons about 15 years' ago and based on a positive experience then, we chose Levertons again. I can safely say that the exceptional standard of service has been maintained if not surpassed.. I'd like to make special mention of the Fortis Green branch where Deborah Rush dealt with the whole process and our requests both sympathetically and efficiently.

Review by Peter P left on 15 Mar 2024

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Levertons led us through the whole process. They were very professional and knowledgeable. They took away needing to talk to lots of people and acted as the link between everyone involved. We’ve used them before and will use them in the future should the unfortunate need arise.

Review by franc f left on 14 Mar 2024

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Thanks to the kind, helpful and professional support from the staff at Leverton's, we were able to put together a funeral for my husband that we think he would have enjoyed! The time between a death and the funeral is emotional and the steady encouragement from Lorna at Leverton's was crucial for helping us through. I am also particularly grateful for the introduction to Rosalie, who proved to be the perfect Celebrant for us. I loved working with a team of family and friends, with Rosalie and the funeral directors providing structure, mechanisms and co-ordination: Lorna was such a responsive and competent person to keep us working towards our goal in a timely way.

Review by Daphne A left on 14 Mar 2024

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I highly recommend Levertons

Review by Des C left on 14 Mar 2024

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It's not a big place but during the heartbreaking time of my mother's passing Drew and his team at Leverton's made the whole process smooth and effortless.

Review by subhra b left on 12 Mar 2024

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Review by Cod M left on 11 Mar 2024

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I thought the funeral was very well managed. Everyone was kind and helpful but discreet.

Review by Lorna W left on 07 Mar 2024

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