Get in touch
Call us on 01633 266 848, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will listen and explain exactly what happens next.
How Direct Cremation Works
Simple, Private & Dignified
No funeral service, no mourners, no hearse. The cremation takes place privately and we return the ashes to you, across Newport, Usk and South Wales.
How it works
Four simple steps, from your first call to the return of the ashes. Our family has cared for families in Newport since 1860, and we keep you informed at every stage.
We collect your loved one
We bring your loved one into our care at our Newport funeral home on Cardiff Road, with regular updates for you throughout.
Private cremation
The cremation takes place at a local crematorium, such as Gwent or Langstone Vale, without a service or mourners. We complete all the paperwork.
Ashes returned
We collect the ashes from the crematorium and keep them safely at our funeral home until you are ready. Collect them from us, or we can bring them to you.
Guidance for the first days
What to do when someone dies
Losing someone close to you can feel overwhelming. Alongside grief and shock, there are practical steps that need to be taken in the first few days. If the death was at home or in a nursing home, call their doctor first, then us. If it was in hospital, the hospital will guide you before you call us. If it was unexpected, call the police, who will inform the coroner.
Our guide explains what to do, who to contact, and how direct cremation works, so you can focus on what matters most.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Registering a death in South Wales
The death must be registered in the district where the person died, not necessarily where they lived, within five days of confirmation by the medical examiner, unless the coroner is involved. We recommend booking an appointment with the registrar, and we will tell you exactly what to bring.
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Within five days
The next of kin, a close family member or the executor registers the death at the local register office
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Paperwork handled
We complete the cremation forms and liaise with the doctor, medical examiner and crematorium for you
Unattended cremation from £1,195
Direct Cremation
Simple pricing, with no hidden fees
£1,195
all of the below included
Included
- ✓Collection of your loved one, 24 hours a day
- ✓Your loved one cared for at our Newport funeral home
- ✓Cremation at a nearby local crematorium
- ✓Completion of all necessary paperwork
- ✓Regular updates throughout the process
- ✓A simple coffin and dignified handling
- ✓Ashes returned to you, or collected from us
Reviews on Google
“Everyone was so kind and reassuring. My mum would have approved of the dignified way her funeral was dealt with.”
Family review, published on toveybros.co.uk
Third party costs such as crematorium or doctors' fees are not included, except where stated. Full details are in our standard price list.
Ready to arrange? We are here 24/7.
Call 01633 266 848 at any time, day or night, or start the arrangement online in a few minutes. Our Usk office is also available on 01291 625 000.