Direct cremations and burials offer a different way to mourn
Fuss-free funerals are on the rise in Britain
THE FERRY rounded Eel Pie Island, “The Last Time” by the Rolling Stones blowing from a tinny speaker. Celia Chasey shared memories of her brother, Colin, and cast his ashes into the Thames. There was no cremation service. Ms Chasey never saw a coffin. Farewill, a “direct cremation” specialist, simply delivered the ashes to her.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Fuss-free final farewells”
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