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Simple, Respectful and Personal
At KirkLees Direct Cremations, we offer a dignified, straightforward cremation and burial options, to meet your needs with care and compassion.
Our direct cremation service is a simple option that does not include a traditional ceremony but ensures your loved one is cared for with the utmost respect every step of the way.
For families who wish to say a final goodbye, we also offer the option to hold a service in our beautifully appointed chapel of rest, providing a peaceful and intimate space for up to 50 guests.
We also offer direct burial services, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Our support begins the moment you get in touch. We’re available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We transport your loved one to our private local chapel of rest.
We make professional arrangements for your loved one.
Your loved one will be transported via our private hearse for their dignified farewell.
We will arrange to return your loved ones ashes to you after the funeral.
You can then choose a final resting place for your loved one.
At Kirklees Direct Cremations, we believe in offering respectful, dignified farewells without unnecessary expense. Our simple cremation service helps families avoid high costs, often saving over £3,000, giving you more freedom to honour your loved one in your own way or support your family’s future. Here’s why more people are choosing Kirklees Direct Cremations:
We’re proud to be a family-run, independent business with over 75 years of combined experience. Our kind and fully qualified team ensures that you’ll always be treated with warmth, respect and genuine care.
Our beautifully appointed premises in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire include a modern Chapel of Rest and Service Chapel, offering a peaceful and dignified setting for private goodbyes or intimate services. We ensure your loved one is cared for with respect in our own facilities from the moment they come into our care, all the way through to their final journey to the crematorium.
Upon collection, your loved one will be transferred to our local private chapel of rest where they will remain until the day of the cremation.
This differs from the national TV advertised companies. Upon collection of your loved one they may transfer them multiple times into storage hubs before arriving at the final destination for cremation.
Additionally, unlike the Nationally Advertised TV companies, we also offer (at a slight additional cost) the facility to Pay Your Respects to your loved one in our beautifully appointed chapel of rest.
Founded in 1987 by David Butterfield, our family-run business is now led by his professionally qualified son-in-law Shawn Peel Dip. FD, MBIFD and daughter Claire. We're proud to uphold traditional values of trust, dignity and compassionate care, available to you 24/7, every day of the year.
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Place your trust in us and find peace of mind.
We’re here whenever you need us. Call: 01274 852885