About Funeral Directors Twickenham and South London
About Us – Thames Direct Cremation
At Thames Direct Cremation, we understand why families wish to choose the simplest cremation option. As part of White Rose Modern Funerals, we are independent, modern funeral directors serving the Thames region covering London and Surrey. You will always be speaking to one of our small, local team - never a call centre. We guide you through each step on planning a direct cremation, with the same dignity and compassion as we do to an attended service. Our modern facilities ensure the optimum of care for your family member.
Families across the Thames region
Families across the Thames region can rely on our trusted team to provide guidance, reassurance, and support at every stage. Every step of the process is handled locally, so your loved one remains in professional, dignified care, and you deal directly with our experienced team—not a call centre.
Our local presence
Our local presence ensures your loved one remains in trusted, professional care, while families receive personalised guidance and reassurance at every step
Our History of Care
White Rose Modern Funerals was founded in 2018, re-thinking how funerals should be. Our values for personal service and significant investment in mortuary care underpins everything we do at Thames Direct Cremation. We help to make a tough time easier for families.
What sets us apart:
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Decades of Expertise
Ensuring families receive knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate care
02
Dignified Transport
Every direct cremation includes transport in our smart, private Galaxy hearsette, ensuring a discreet and respectful journey
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Local & Trusted
Serving the Thames region with personalised, accessible care
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Proven Heritage
White Rose Modern Funerals’ long-standing reputation for excellence informs every service we provide
Learn more about our history and heritage here.
Why Thames Direct Cremation Exists
We are proud to offer families a local, dignified, and affordable direct cremation service. Our service provides a simple and respectful farewell while maintaining the professional standards and compassionate care established by White Rose Modern Funerals.
A direct cremation allows families to plan a private memorial or celebration of life at a later date, offering flexibility while ensuring their loved one is treated with dignity and professionalism throughout the process.
What Makes Us Different
We focus on personalised, local care to ensure families are supported at every step:
Our Commitment to Families
We believe that every farewell should be personal, dignified, and stress-free. Thames Direct Cremation combines professional expertise with personal care, giving families peace of mind that their loved one is treated with the utmost dignity throughout.
Areas We Cover
We proudly serve families across the Thames region, including:
- Kingston
- Richmond
- Kensington
- Twickenham
- Surbiton
- Fulham
- Hampton
- Hounslow
- Wandsworth
- Battersea
- Clapham
- Putney
- Wimbledon
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Chelsea
and surrounding towns and villages.