Simplicity Cremations Review (2026)
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Simplicity Cremations is part of Dignity Funerals Ltd and lists direct cremation from £1,399. We checked that price on Simplicity's official site on 20 July 2026. This review focuses on the published package rather than making claims about individual customer experiences.
Who Are Simplicity Cremations?
Simplicity Cremations is a trading name used within the Dignity group. Arrangements are made remotely and its direct cremation package has no attended service at the crematorium.
Ask which collection arrangements, crematorium and ashes-return option apply to your package before paying.
Simplicity Cremations Pricing & Packages
As checked on 20 July 2026, Simplicity lists its unattended direct cremation from £1,399. It also advertises attended options, whose current price and availability should be confirmed directly:
- Unattended Direct Cremation (from £1,399): Their core package. No mourners, no service. Includes collection, care, a simple coffin, and the cremation fee.
- Attended cremation options: Check the official site for the current format, location, availability and total price.
Source: Simplicity Cremations official site, checked 20 July 2026.
What is Included (and What Costs Extra)
Included in the base £1,399 price:
- Collection from a hospital or coroner (during working hours)
- Care in a quality climate-controlled facility
- A wood-effect coffin
- Cremation fees
Common Extra Costs:
- Out of Hours / Home Collection: If the person passes away at home or a care home, there is often an additional fee for collection.
- Return of Ashes: Simplicity says ashes can be collected, hand delivered or scattered. Confirm which option is included and whether a charge applies.
In England and Wales, Cremation Forms 4 and 5 and the associated family-paid medical-certificate charge ended on 9 September 2024. Do not add that obsolete item to the current package.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- ✓ Part of the Dignity group
- ✓ Direct cremation starting price is published
- ✓ Options to attend (Intimate and Family Led packages)
- ✓ Transparent initial pricing
- ✓ Multiple ashes options are described
Cons
- ✗ Hand-delivery of ashes costs extra
- ✗ Home collection often incurs a surcharge
- ✗ You cannot choose the specific crematorium for the Unattended package
- ✗ Not the lowest starting price among providers compared here
Who is Simplicity Cremations Best For?
Simplicity may suit families who prefer a Dignity-group provider and are comfortable arranging the service remotely. Compare the £1,399 starting price with the exact collection and ashes terms you need. If attendance matters, ask for the current attended options and a written total.
How They Compare: Simplicity vs Pure Cremation
Pure Cremation is Simplicity's biggest rival. While Pure Cremation focuses almost exclusively on unattended direct cremations at their bespoke facility in Hampshire, Simplicity utilizes their vast network of local crematoria.
- Price: Simplicity's starting price is £1,399; Pure Cremation lists £1,595.
- Ashes: Pure's page includes hand delivery in an urn. Simplicity describes collection, hand delivery or scattering; confirm which option is included.
- Attendance: Simplicity offers attended options; Pure Cremation does not.
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Are Simplicity Cremations reliable?
Yes. As part of Dignity plc, they are highly regulated and use professional mortuary and crematorium facilities across the UK.
Do Simplicity Cremations return the ashes?
Yes, but it is not included in the absolute lowest base price. You must add the ashes return option to your package, which incurs a delivery fee.
Where do Simplicity cremations take place?
For unattended direct cremations, they will use one of Dignity's crematoria, usually the one most operationally convenient, which may not be your closest local crematorium.