Direct and Simple Cremation

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.

Our Cremation Options

Direct Cremation

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, offering the most affordable option if no mourners wish to be present at the committal.

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
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The Italian Gardens in Hyde Park, London, on a peaceful autumn day

Simple Cremation

Simple Cremation is 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.

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
View Pricelist
A Leverton & Sons hearse carrying a coffin drives slowly through a crematorium in London, with a funeral director in formal attire walking ahead as a mark of respect

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. 

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:

After my husband's death and dreading the proceedings ahead,my son and I arrived at Levertons in Camden in an inner state of shock and grief.There we met James and his calm,reassuring professionalism.Everything was organised,with us informed,step by step to the day of the funeral,which in the end,became a beautifully orchestrated event.Our most grateful thanks to Levertons.

Review by Helen A left on 10 Jun 2025

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Review by Yoko F left on 05 Jun 2025

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Thank you for organising Ron’s funeral. From looking after us as a family, to organising flowers, the Order of service, the chapel…Thank you…please can you also extend our thanks to the drivers who took great care of us all on the day.

Review by Annette C left on 05 Jun 2025

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Throughout the process for my Uncles funeral, Lorna and the team were amazing. Having never organised a funeral, let alone for someone who didn't have a will or specific wishes, Lorna walked me through the process excellently, and the team on the day were extremely professional too.

Review by Chris L left on 05 Jun 2025

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Levertons were calm, kind and professional from the day we met them. The day of the funeral was handled sensitively and all the staff were extremely polite and respectful. I would recommend Levertons to anyone, they treated us like family.

Review by Debbie E left on 03 Jun 2025

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Very happy with the excellent service provided. Everyone was kind, caring and supportive. Levertons are true professionals.

Review by Susan S left on 03 Jun 2025

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My mum was sent away with so much respect and class from Deborah and everyone at Levertons , they from the very first meeting took everything out of our hands and made the most beautiful funeral fitting for our very special and loved mum. I cannot recommend them enough

Review by Tina R left on 03 Jun 2025

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Excellent service throughout the arrangements. Professional & compassionate at all times. Thank you Deborah and Leverton & Sons for making the day as perfect as it could be.

Review by Lisa T left on 26 May 2025

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Impeccable service. Very thoughtful, helpful and worry free especially during this difficult time.

Review by Ann E left on 12 May 2025

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I was extremely happy with the funeral I arranged with Levertons. Drew was extremely helpful and efficient throughout the organisation and I would definitely use Levertons again.

Review by Julia C left on 12 May 2025

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