About Us
At Gentle Waves, we understand that saying goodbye to a beloved family member is a profoundly significant moment in one's life.
As a locally owned and highly respected family-operated direct cremation service, we are dedicated to providing a high standard, straightforward yet respectful approach to farewelling your loved one with dignity and compassion.
What sets us apart is our personal touch. We recognise that each farewell is unique and should be conducted with the utmost dignity and respect. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that every detail is handled with sensitivity and care.
By choosing Gentle Waves, you are opting for a sincere and budget-friendly cremation service that prioritises your family's individual wishes. Allow us to help you honour a life beautifully lived, with the respect and reverence that everyone deserves.
To learn more about our services and how we can assist you during your time of need.
What is Direct Cremation
Direct cremation is a process that occurs without a formal funeral service. This option is often chosen for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
With direct cremation, families may choose to hold a memorial service at a later date, allowing for a more personalised celebration of life without the immediate pressures of traditional funeral arrangements.
This method offers families flexibility and can be a more affordable alternative to conventional funeral services, as it eliminates many of the costs associated with a full traditional funeral.
Direct cremation focuses on honouring the wishes of your late loved one and the needs of the family, making it a dignified choice for many.
Often referred to as "unattended cremation" or "unattended funeral."
Why Choose Direct Cremation
Cost-effective
Direct cremations are typically less expensive than traditional funerals, as they eliminate costs associated with a funeral service, such as venue hire, funeral cars, catering, and flowers.
Simplicity
A straightforward and less overwhelming process, allowing families to focus on grieving and remembrance.
Flexibility
Families can hold a personalised memorial service later, offering more time and choice for meaningful tributes.
Our Services
Local Cremation
Convenient and respectful cremation services provided within your local community of Redcar.
Chapel of Rest
A straightforward and less overwhelming process, allowing families to focus on grieving and remembrance.
Face-to-Face Appointments
Families can hold a personalised memorial service later, offering more time and choice for meaningful tributes.
Our Promise to You
We approach every family with kindness, compassion, and respect, treating your loved one as if they were part of our own family.
When you choose Gentle Waves you’re not just another client; you’re part of our family. Let our family help your family navigate this difficult time with warmth and understanding.
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Together, we will create a meaningful farewell that truly reflects the love you shared.
Gentle Waves, Caring for your family as if they were one of our own.
Pricing
We understand that discussing costs during such a difficult time can be challenging.
Below, you will find our pricing tables, designed to provide clear and compassionate options for your considerations.
Direct Cremation
£1000
- Respectful transfer and care of your loved one, any time of day or night
- Face to face appointment with a qualified funeral director
- Simple coffin
- Cremation fee, return of ashes if requested
Direct Cremation +
£1,375
- Respectful transfer and care of your loved one, any time of day or night
- Face to face appointment with a qualified funeral director
- Embalming and visit to our chapel of rest
- Coffin upgrade
- Keepsake finger prints
- Ashes will be returned to you in a scatter tube and can be delivered to your door if requested