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 £2445.

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
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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:

Katheryn was very sympathetic, and advise me through all the stages, the day of the funeral went smoothly I was very happy with Leverton’s service

Review by Brigid H left on 20 Mar 2025

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Efficient and sensitive service, over and above that which I was expecting.

Review by JANE O left on 20 Mar 2025

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Review by Mark Y left on 20 Mar 2025

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I felt very well supported by Levertons and Craig in particular, as I went through the process of arranging my mother's funeral. Everything was considered from arrangements with the church and the vicar to the order of service and the flowers. Levertons could not have been more efficient or kinder.

Review by Harriet S left on 19 Mar 2025

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Very helpfull to my husband Michael Walford every step of the way under difficult circumstances. Madalena was given a the send off she would have loved

Review by Catherine A left on 19 Mar 2025

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Lorna from Leverton and Sons , Kentish Town was very sympathetic and helpful from the initial first phone call to following up after the funeral. She guided us through every step and the service on the day went as planned.

Review by Helen F left on 14 Mar 2025

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Very sensitive, good at explaining everything, helpful suggestions, responsive

Review by becky f left on 14 Mar 2025

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I can't recommend Leverton&Sons enough. When my father passed away on the 5th Feb me and my sister searched for a funeral home we thought would be suitable for my father. We checked 3 different ones and Leverton&Sons made us feel comfortable and supported. Lorna was amazing, really supportive and had all the knowledge of how to handle the funeral. We had loads of questions and was at lost, as this was the first death in the family we had to deal with and she accomdated to every question and need. The service we had for our father was beautiful and we couldn't have done this without the help and knowledge from Levertons. Going through grief is a big thing especially when you have to worry about the formalities of a funeral but Levertons, especially Lorna made it easy for us to understand and to plan out what we needed to do to help give our father a send off he deserved. I'm really happy we chose Levertons. 100% would recommend using them.

Review by M Gomez left on 14 Mar 2025

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My family and friends have been using Levertons for over 50 years due to their excellent service. On my recent visit to arrange my Mum's cremation it was dealt with by Lorna who has a very kind, caring and professional manner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Levertons.

Review by Hayley W left on 11 Mar 2025

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Funeral of my 2nd Cousin Jamie Knight. James was fantastic. Caring, helpful, professional- reasonable cost, but CANNOT BE FALTERED. Service sheet compilation, Crem funeral and memorial service great. Adaptable and willing to guide me, I was the contact, through the complexity in this sad time. I would change nothing. All I can end with is, THANK YOU. Frank Illingworth

Review by Frank I left on 10 Mar 2025

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