When my father passed away, I thought I was making a practical decision. Grief makes you want to simplify things, to strip away the fuss and formality. So when I was told about direct cremation —no service, no viewing, no attendees—I thought it sounded right. Simple. Affordable. Dignified. At the time, I convinced myself it was what Dad would have wanted. He was never one for ceremony, and he used to joke that funerals were “for the living, not the dead.” I thought skipping all of that would...

Listen to this story of how James regretted using a Direct Cremation company for his father. A lot of people choose this option for financial reasons or because "they don't want to make a fuss" The reality is, people need to say goodbye which is something direct cremation cannot offer. - The voice is AI generated but the story is a familiar one.

Listen to Jackies powerful and moving account on losing her mum. She hopes her experiences will help people get through such a difficult time