Unattended Cremation

Dignified and affordable

Unattended Cremations provide an affordable alternative to a full service funeral, without comprising on the quality of care. They offer a no-fuss cremation for those who are seeking simplicity, or where budget is limited.

What happens at a direct cremation?

On the day of the funeral, the deceased in the coffin will be taken to the crematorium in a non-ceremonial vehicle with several team members accompanying them on their final journey. This normally takes place before 10am and after 4.30pm on a day of our choosing.  An unattended cremation has no formal funeral service and is usually unattended leaving you to say goodbye to your loved one in your own way rather than with a traditional ceremony and mourners present at the crematorium. 

With an unattended cremation you can still have a private memorial service or celebration that you feel best reflects the wishes of your loved one at an alternative or unusual venue before or after the cremation takes place. 

Discuss your requirements with us at Gillman Funeral Service and we can help you decide whether this is the right funeral for your loved one. We can give you more information and organise an unattended cremation for you.

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Cremations

We can assist you in every step of the funeral and cremation arrangements so please ask us about any queries you may have.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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I would recommend Gillmans to all, from the moment I entered to arrange my dads funeral I was immediately put at ease, Leanne was so friendly and informative that the worry was soon taken away, the actual day was beautiful everything ran so smoothly and…

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Leanne from Carshalton branch was excellent. Compassionate, empathetic, efficient, professional with great suggestions made this a much easier task than it would have otherwise been. The whole team that looked after our family from start to finish on the day of the funeral was seamless…

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Leanne was incredibly helpful at a time when we really did need help. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed, with no pressure at all. Thank you!

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First Class service from all the Team at Gillman Mitcham. I cannot Thank Stephanie, Tony and all the wonderful Team enough for making a very difficult time so much easier to deal with. Highly Recommended.

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Gillmans is a wonderful funeral directors. Emily and Bella treated us with kindness whilst organising mum's funeral. Brilliant service. Thanks…

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Gilman's was recommended to us by a friend. From the beginning Leanne was excellent. During the organisation of my father's funeral she was kind and compassionate and kept my family abreast of everything as arrangements progressed. On the day of my father's funeral the coordination…

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