Private Cremation FAQs
Private Cremation
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Private Cremation - also known as a direct cremation, basic cremation, simple cremation, or an unattended cremation - is a cremation option with no funeral service or ceremony included. We are a dedicated Private Cremation specialist who provides these cremation services to our clients.
In simple terms, our Private Cremation service is the most basic form of cremation. Your loved one is collected and taken into our care, transferred to the crematorium, the cremation takes place without witnesses and we return the ashes directly to the family by hand. This also makes Private Cremation the most affordable option for families.
Alternatively our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a Crematorium service for you and your guests.
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A Private Cremation is an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional funeral. A traditional cremation usually involves a ceremony, a viewing and a funeral home. A Private Cremation happens without a viewing, and allows families to create a personal memorial service before or after the cremation occurs. Importantly the flexibility it affords families to hold a highly personalised farewell.
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Our care team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on
+353 (0)85 848 5665 or via email – info@privatecremation.ie
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We have a different business model to traditional funeral directors. By offering a simple package that can be arranged online or over the phone, we don’t have the same high overheads. We provide the highest quality of service. We have used technology to automate many manual processes, which allows us to pass on those savings to our customers.
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Our prices are fully inclusive, with no hidden fees. A major reason Private Cremation was started was to offer an affordable, transparent and alternative funeral service.
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Private Cremation operates across the whole island of Ireland.
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Private Cremations are simple, no fuss and affordable.
There are many reasons why you might choose a Private Cremation instead of a traditional funeral, but the most common are cost and freedom of choice:
Cost – because the cremation is unattended, with no pre-funeral ceremony or service, it is cheaper than a traditional funeral.
Freedom of Choice – hold a farewell ceremony or event wherever you wish, at a time convenient for you, your family and friends.
Repatriation of Ashes - however daunting it may seem, we provide help with documentation and make the process as easy as possible.
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When our Private Cremation service takes place the deceased is cremated without any ceremony or persons present.
Our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a crematorium service for you and your guests.
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Absolutely, a Private Cremation is the direct transfer of your loved one to the crematorium and the returning of ashes.
Once the ashes are returned to the family and depending on the family’s wishes, a funeral or celebration ceremony can take place.
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We provide a simple solid pine coffin to the deceased, carefully selected for its durability, elegance and good eco-credentials.
Our Standard coffin is 6’ 4” x 24” . If an oversized coffin is required there is no additional charge.
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The timing of collection depends on where the passing occurs and how quickly the paperwork is completed and approved.
Sometimes we will be dictated by the location of collection, for example certain hospitals will have dedicated collection times that we must adhere to. Needless to say, we will always collect as soon as possible – and there are never any out of hours hidden fees.
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Once we collect the deceased, we take them into our care. They are kept with full dignity and transferred for the crematoria.
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The cremation takes place at one of Ireland’s 7 crematoriums in Dublin, Cork, Clare and Cavan.
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After you have contacted our Care Team we will ask you to complete a cremation application form.
These documents are used for authorisation to cremate, transferring a person into our care from an institution (such as a hospital), and personal details for the registration of the passing.
Cremation form B is an application which must be completed and signed by the next of kin of the deceased or the executor of the estate only. It cannot be completed by a friend or common-law partner.
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We always hand deliver directly to the family of the deceased. The ashes are returned in a simple Urn, approximately 5 - 7 days after the cremation has taken place.
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You may request to not have the ashes returned after the cremation. If that is your wish, we will require a signature as confirmation. We can then scatter or dispose of the ashes on your behalf. The decision on the disposal of cremated remains is final and that decision cannot be reversed. We require written instruction if this is the case.
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We take this responsibility very seriously and work with the crematoria to ensure that the correct process is followed.
The crematoria use a heat resistant ceramic stone. This accompanies your loved one throughout the cremation process. All cremations take place individually, coffins are cremated with the deceased and their identity is maintained throughout the process so that a family can be sure that they receive the correct remains.
Ashes are collected by Private Cremation and returned to families by hand.
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Our care team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on +353 (0)85 848 5665 or via email – info@privatecremation.ie
On speaking with your dedicated support person, they will take some brief details and talk you through the process, along with answering any questions you have. Their role is to make sure everything is arranged, so you don’t have to worry. From there we will start to arrange collection and transportation of your loved one, along with commencing the required paperwork.
Private Cremation Prepaid Funeral Plans FAQ’s
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With our Private Cremation Prepaid Funeral Plans you are protected from rising costs of funerals.
This gives you peace of mind knowing you have organised, planned and fully paid in advance.
Alleviating this burden from family & friends and protecting them from difficult decisions.
Irelands only fixed cost Prepaid Funeral Plan Provider
* Other Prepaid Funeral Plan Providers only offer estimates on your funeral expenses, meaning your family may incur further costs when the time comes. *
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Funeral plans are designed to cover the costs of your chosen plan, no matter what happens to funeral prices in the future. So all the services in your Plan will be provided at no extra cost to your family, whether the plan is needed in 5 years or in 20 years. Allowing your family time to the celebrate your end-of-life in a way that best reflects your unique life.
Our two Prepaid Funeral Plans are very similar. The main difference between them is
Our Private Cremation Prepaid Funeral Plan is an unattended cremation, without a service.
Our Bespoke Cremation Prepaid Funeral Plan you're allowed to choose the Crematorium for your Committal Service and have family and friends attend.
Our Bespoke Cremation is held in a Crematoria of choice in one of the 7 throughout Ireland and on a chosen date subject to availability.
We are able to offer exclusive arrangements and can tailor your choice of plan to your wishes.
On agreeing our Prepaid Funeral Plan, please make sure that you have informed your nominated representative so that in the unfortunate event of your death they will be aware to contact us at Private Cremation.
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Private Cremation Prepaid Plan - €2,750
Bespoke Cremation Prepaid Plan - €2,995
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Our Prepaid Plan will be paid in one single payment.
Unfortunately we do not offer a monthly payment plan service.
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Once the plan is paid in full, there’s nothing more to pay, whether you need us in 5 or 20 years’ time.
Our prices are fully inclusive for the service covered by the plan, with no hidden fees.
A major reason Private Cremation was started was to offer an affordable, transparent and alternative funeral service.
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On agreeing our plan, please make sure that you have informed either next of kin, next surviving relative or executor of will so that in the unfortunate event of your death they will be aware of the need to contact us at Private Cremation.
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For further information on our Prepaid Funeral Plans please contact :
Phone: 01 531 13 13 or via email – info@privatecremation.ie
To Arrange a Funeral :
Our care team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on +353 (0)85 848 5665 or via email –
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We’re a Nationwide Cremation Service that operates in the following counties:
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DUBLIN
Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin, D6W HY98
Dublin Cemeteries Trust operates three Crematoriums in Dublin
Glasnevin Crematorium, Finglas Road, Dublin, D11 XA32
dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin.html
Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin, D24 EP83
dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross.html
Dardistown Crematorium, Cloghran, Co. Dublin, K67 HP26
dctrust.ie/location/dardistown.html
CORK
Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, P43 DD71
CLARE
Shannon Crematorium, Shannon, Co. Clare, V14 PV30
CAVAN
Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78
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When you buy your plan, you will get a cremation plan summary. This will confirm what is in your plan.
Our two plans are specifically designed for those who want a:
Private Cremation: This is a simple, unattended cremation that takes place at a time and place of our choosing.
Bespoke Cremation: A dignified cremation with a Crematoria Committal Service for family and your guests.
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You must be Irish resident and be over 18 when you buy our cremation plan. There is no upper age limit when taking out cremation plan with us.
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Yes, if they are over 18, and they will become your nominated representative. We will only change the details if we have authorisation from the plan holder or their nominated representative.
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All Prepaid Cremation Plan payments are paid to Private Cremations Limited.
We then invest the fees paid to us by you, minus a small administration fee into a regulated investment fund so as to guarantee that when the time comes the cremation plan can be provided. This investment is managed by independent professional investment managers, each of whom are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. A separate regulated third party then oversees all inflows/withdrawals form the investment.
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No. You are not a shareholder, instead you are agreeing to purchase a prepaid service from Private Cremations Limited.
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If you provide us with your nominated representative or next of kin details when taking out a Prepaid Plan, we will contact them within 5 working days advising them of the plan you have taken. If you do not wish us to contact them, you must tell us.
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Our care team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on +353 (0)85 848 5665 or via email – info@privatecremation.ie
On speaking with your dedicated support person, they will take some brief details and talk you through the process, along with answering any questions you have. Their role is to make sure everything is arranged, so you don’t have to worry. From there we will start to arrange transfer of your loved one into our care, along with commencing the required paperwork.
Alternatively our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a Crematorium service for you and your guests.
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If you are travelling abroad, we would recommend you take out a travel insurance policy which will cover the costs of returning your body to the Republic of Ireland. Once your body is returned, we can carry out your cremation in line with your wishes.
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You can complete one of our Record of Wishes, which is completely free and inform your next of kin or nominated representative on doing so and when the time comes they will be aware to contact us at Private Cremation.
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If you're unhappy with your plan after the 14 day cooling off period has passed, you will be able to cancel subject to our cancellation process and fee.
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No, you cannot transfer the plan to someone else.
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We will send you upon request a copy of any information relevant to your plan. If you lose any documents just call or email us and we will send you a replacement.
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Please contact us if you change your name, address or bank details or any other information that may affect your plan.
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If there is a change in the law or tax rules that affects Prepaid Cremation Plans or how cremations are carried out. If such a scenario occurs, we will contact you to advise of any changes. The provision of funerals is not currently subject to VAT. Should this change we may add VAT and this will be payable by you.
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We’re confident this won’t happen but in the event that Private Cremations Ltd. were to go out of business, there will be arrangements in place to ensure that your Prepaid Cremation Plan will be provided by a different company while keeping the terms and service that have been agreed.
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You have a 14 day cooling off period to consider your contract and change your mind if you wish. You may cancel your contract within the 14 day period by notifying Private Cremation in writing. Your contract is cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
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Our Prepaid Funeral Plans will allow you to pay for the simple and straightforward funeral you want in advance. This not only protects your family from unexpected funeral costs but also gives them the peace of mind that they know your wishes and are giving you the funeral you wanted.
Funeral plans are designed to cover the costs of your chosen plan, no matter what happens to funeral prices in the future. So all the services in your Plan will be provided at no extra cost to your family, whether the plan is needed in 5 years or in 20 years. Allowing your family time to the celebrate your end-of-life in a way that best reflects your unique life.
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We have a different business model to traditional funeral directors. By offering a simple package that can be arranged online or over the phone, we don’t have the same high overheads. We provide the highest quality of service. We have used technology to automate many manual processes, which allows us to pass on those savings to our customers.
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Private Cremation receives an administration fee to meet the initial costs of selling and arranging the plan. We retain an amount from the price paid by you for your Plan to cover our marketing and sales expenses and to provide for the administrative costs of running the business for the life of each Plan. The balance is placed in the Fund in order to pay Private Cremations Limited and other costs of the agreed funeral when the time comes.
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A Private Cremations is a simple, no fuss and affordable.
A Bespoke Cremation is a dignified cremation with a Crematoria Committal Service for family and your guests.
There are many reasons why you might choose a private cremation instead of a traditional funeral, but the most common are cost and freedom of choice:
Peace of Mind - Our Prepaid Plan will allow you to pay for the simple and straightforward funeral you want in advance. This not only protects your family from unexpected funeral costs but also gives them the peace of mind that they know your wishes and are giving you the funeral you wanted.
Cost – because the cremation is unattended, with no pre-funeral ceremony or service, it is cheaper than a traditional funeral
Freedom of Choice – hold a farewell ceremony or event wherever you wish, at a time convenient for you, your family and friends.
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We provide a simple solid pine coffin to the deceased, carefully selected for its durability, elegance and good eco-credentials.
Our Standard coffin is 6’ 4” x 24” . If an oversized coffin is required there is no additional charge.
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We always hand deliver directly to the family of the deceased. The ashes are returned in a simple Urn, approximately 5 - 7 days after the cremation has taken place.
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Absolutely, a private cremation is the direct transfer of your loved one to the crematorium and the returning of ashes.
Once the ashes are returned to the family, depending on the family’s wishes, a funeral or celebration ceremony can take place.
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A Private Cremation - also known as a direct cremation, basic cremation, simple cremation, or an unattended cremation - is a cremation option with no funeral service or ceremony included. We are a dedicated Private Cremation specialist who provides these cremation services to our clients.
Alternatively our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a Crematorium service for you and your guests.
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A Bespoke Cremation - is a dignified cremation with a crematorium service for you and your guests.
Held in a Crematoria of choice in one of the 7 throughout Ireland and on a chosen date subject to availability.
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A Private Cremation is an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional funeral. A traditional cremation usually involves a ceremony, a viewing and a funeral home. A Private Cremation happens without a viewing, and allows families to create a personal memorial service before or after the cremation occurs. Importantly the flexibility it affords families to hold a highly personalised farewell.
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When our Private Cremation service takes place the deceased is cremated without any ceremony or persons present.
Our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a crematorium service for you and your guests.
-
The timing of collection depends on where the passing occurs and how quickly the paperwork is completed and approved. Sometimes we will be dictated by the location of collection, for example certain hospitals will have dedicated collection times that we must adhere to. Needless to say, we will always collect as soon as possible – and there are never any out of hours hidden fees.
-
Once we collect the deceased, we take them into our care. They are kept with full dignity and transferred to the crematoria.
-
After you have contacted our Care Team we will ask you to complete a cremation application form.
The documents are used for authorisation to cremate, transferring a person into our care from an institution (such as a hospital), and personal details for the registration of the passing.
Cremation form B is an application which must be completed and signed by the next of kin of the deceased or the executor of the estate only. It cannot be completed by a friend or common-law partner.
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You may request to not have the ashes returned after the cremation. If that is your wish, we will require a signature as confirmation. We can then scatter or dispose of the ashes on your behalf.
The decision on the disposal of cremated remains is final and that decision cannot be reversed. We require written instruction if this is the case.
-
We take this responsibility very seriously and work with the crematoria that the correct process are followed.
The crematoria use heat resistant ceramic stones, this accompanies your loved one throughout the cremation process. All cremations take place individually, coffins are cremated with the deceased and that identity is maintained throughout the process so that a family can be sure that they receive the correct remains.
Ashes are collected by Private Cremation and returned to families by hand.
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We do not provide the option for viewings of the deceased with either service when we take your loved one into our care.
This enables us to keep our cost much lower than a traditional funeral.
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We understand that deciding which funeral option you choose takes time and is very important.
A Record of Wishes is completely free, and gives you and your family some peace of mind.
We create a document that states your wishes and confirms your details and next of kin.
Your family or estate will pay the price at the time and year this occurs. Letting your loved ones celebrate your unique life without having to make stressful decisions when the time comes.
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Yes, we are able to offer exclusive arrangements and can tailor your choice of plan to your wishes.
Repatriation
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Private Cremation - also known as a direct cremation, basic cremation, simple cremation, or an unattended cremation - is a cremation option with no funeral service or ceremony included. We are a dedicated Private Cremation specialist who provides these cremation services to our clients.
Alternatively our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a Crematorium service for you and your guests.
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Private Cremations are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional funerals. A private cremation takes place without viewing and allows families to have a personal memorial service before or after the cremation takes place.
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Private Cremation operates across the whole island of Ireland.
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DUBLIN
Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin, D6W HY98
Dublin Cemeteries Trust operates three Crematoriums in Dublin
Glasnevin Crematorium, Finglas Road, Dublin, D11 XA32
dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin.html
Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin, D24 EP83
dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross.html
Dardistown Crematorium, Cloghran, Co. Dublin, K67 HP26
dctrust.ie/location/dardistown.html
CORK
Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, P43 DD71
CLARE
Shannon Crematorium, Shannon, Co. Clare, V14 PV30
CAVAN
Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78
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We have a different business model to traditional funeral directors. By offering a simple package that can be arranged online or over the phone, we don’t have the same high overheads. We still provide the highest quality of service. We have used technology to automate many manual processes, which allows us to pass on those savings to our customers in a challenging time.
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Our prices are fully inclusive, with no hidden fees for our Private or Bepsoke Cremation services in Ireland. A major reason we started Private Cremation was to offer an affordable, transparent and alternative funeral service.
With the Repatriation of Ashes, and depending on each families choices and location, some extra charges will be incurred for transport and additional expenses.
These will all be made clear in advance with the family.
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Private Cremations are simple, with no fuss and affordable.
There are many reasons why you might choose a Private Cremation instead of a traditional funeral, but the most common are cost and freedom of choice:
Cost – because the cremation is unattended, with no pre-funeral ceremony or service, it is cheaper than a traditional funeral.
Freedom of Choice – hold a farewell ceremony or event wherever you wish, at a time convenient for you, your family and friends.
Repatriation of Ashes - however daunting it may seem, we provide help with documentation and make the process as easy as possible.
-
When our Private Cremation service takes place the deceased is cremated without any ceremony or persons present.
Our Bespoke Cremation takes place with a crematorium service for you and your guests.
-
Absolutely, a Private Cremation is the direct transfer of your loved one to the crematorium and the returning of ashes.
Once the ashes are returned to the family and depending on the family’s wishes, a funeral or celebration ceremony can take place.
-
We provide a simple solid pine coffin to the deceased, carefully selected for its durability, elegance and good eco-credentials.
Our Standard coffin is 6’ 4” x 24” . If an oversized coffin is required there is no additional charge.
-
We always hand deliver directly to the family of the deceased. The ashes are returned in a simple Urn for travel along with the documents. If priority is requested we will aim to have the ashes returned asap after the cremation has taken place.
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Our care team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on +353 (0)85 848 5665 or via email – info@privatecremation.ie
On speaking with your dedicated support person, they will take some brief details and talk you through the process, along with answering any questions you have. Their role is to make sure everything is arranged, so you don’t have to worry. From there we will start to arrange collection and transportation of your loved one, along with commencing the required paperwork.
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We’re a nationwide cremation service that operates in the following counties: