A NEW company is offering families an affordable funeral for those who struggle with the expensive costs. 

Freedom Direct Cremations, a new subsidiary of Colchester-based funeral directors, Freedom Funerals, has launched a new-look website to provide low-cost direct cremations across north Essex and South Suffolk.

The new service offers families the opportunity to say a "fitting goodbye" at a more affordable price in the light of the 2024 Cost of Dying Report which showcased a basic funeral now costs £4,141.

General Manager of Freedom Direct Cremations Chris Sirman said: “We are delighted to launch Freedom Direct Cremations and hope to become synonymous with helping families to say farewell to loved ones with sincerity and sensitivity at a competitive price.

“Families will get the peace of mind of transparent pricing with no hidden extras, while receiving the same quality of care of a traditional funeral service.

“At Freedom Direct Cremations we passionately believe that every funeral should be conducted with the highest standards of professionalism and compassion, caring for the individual that has passed and the loved ones they leave behind.”

For further information on Freedom Direct Cremations, telephone 0800 328 1614.