27/05/2026
Why choose an independent funeral director for a Direct Cremation? 🎩
Heavily advertised direct cremation providers are becoming increasingly common online and on television, often promoted with special offers, low prices, or even gift vouchers to entice customers. While these adverts can seem appealing, families are not always aware of what happens behind the scenes.
Most large corporate providers operate through national call centres, meaning you may never actually meet the person arranging the funeral or caring for your loved one. In many cases, loved ones can be transported long distances across the country and cared for in regional holding centres rather than by a local funeral director.
When someone you love passes away, having caring and familiar people around you can make all the difference.
At D.J. Screen & Sons we are a truly independent, family-run funeral director with 34 years of experience; we believe families should always know who is caring for their loved one and where they are being cared for.
✔️ Local people caring for local families
✔️ Your loved one is cared for by us, not outsourced
✔️ Cremations take place locally
✔️ No call centres or being passed from person to person
✔️ We provide a personal service, not a “one size fits all” approach
✔️ Dignity, respect and compassion at every step
We are also proud members of the NAFD and SAIF, working to recognised professional standards while still keeping the personal, independent touch that families value so much.
For us, it’s not just about arranging funerals, it’s about looking after people properly when they need it most.
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