We are the funeral directors contracted by the London & South East Committee of anatomists, to arrange and conduct the funerals for those who have kindly donated their bodies to medical education and training.
The anatomical examination for your loved one is now completed and so we are here to guide you through the funeral arrangement. Please take a look around your funeral portal and feel free to call the team at any time.
Warm Regards,
Laya & Megan
In Memory Of Life Donor Funeral Team
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Medical school cremations include a 10-minute committal service that takes place between 08.30am – 10:30am at Croydon Crematorium West Chapel
Medical school cremations include a 10-minute committal service that takes place between 08.30am – 10:30am, usually on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at Croydon Crematorium West Chapel. The chapel has a traditional design, with a vaulted ceiling and wooden pews. Unfortunately, within the provisions of the Medical Schools, we have very little control over the date and time of the funeral and it is unlikely we will be able to change this for you.
Wherever possible the service will be conducted by a chaplain from the medical schools, as they have some understanding of working with the medical school, and the students, and therefore, the benefits of body donation. A local minister or celebrant may be asked to officiate in the absence of a medical school chaplain. If you have indicated that you wish to attend, your contact details will be given to the officiant who will contact you prior to the cremation to talk about your wishes for the committal service, such as the music and eulogy.
You may have 2 pieces of music during the committal, one as your loved one’s coffin is carried into the chapel and second at the final stage of the service as the coffin is lowered. Please note that once the music has been confirmed we can only make changes to the choices up to 12noon on the day before the cremation date.
Please provide your instructions for your loved one’s funeral. These instructions will be shared with your officiant. If you are planning to attend, your officiant will be in contact to help you plan for the day.
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We will send you a separate Ashes Instructions Form to be digitally signed with your instructions for the ashes. This must be submitted to Croydon Crematorium at least three working days before the funeral and the service cannot go ahead without it.
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If you, or any family and friends, are not able to make it to the funeral on the day, it is possible to live stream the service for others to follow along online. Croydon uses a system called Obitus to provide a live webcast of the funeral.
This webcast can be viewed for a further 28 days after the funeral and you will also receive a download link as a keepsake if you wish.
You can purchase a live stream below. We will take care of all of the setup and will share your unique link, username and password for the stream.
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Please see below options available to adorn your loved one’s coffin for their cremation funeral service. All of our flower arrangements are lovingly prepared by our partner and local florists, Bloxhams.
Your choice of arrangement in your chosen flower type and preferred colour will be ready in the hearse carrying your loved one’s coffin prior to the service on the day. Following the cremation service, the flowers will be taken to the area displaying the memorial stone for all those who have kindly donated their bodies to medical education. You are also welcome to take these arrangements with you.
If you wish to order a bespoke arrangement please call 0203 389 8362 and we can provide more information. Alternatively, please include details about colours and flowers in the “Preferred Colour Scheme or Requests” box below each item
Please note: Flowers must be ordered no later than 2 full business days before the funeral date. Please contact the team directly if you would like to place an urgent order within 2 business days of the funeral date
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Your loved one’s will normally be available for collection from 10.00am on the second working day following the funeral, unless prior notice is given that they are required sooner.
The crematorium makes no charge the collection of cremated remains and also provides a biodegradable cardboard container for the cremated remains. You may request for the ashes to be transferred into a different urn of your choice and we have provided a range of options to view below.
Please let us know if you are planning to take your love one’s ashes abroad, as the urn must first be sealed for international travel and additional documents provided. Croydon will seal your loved ones ashes in a Polyurn and there is an additional charge of £40 for the sealing and documents.
We will send you a separate Ashes Instructions Form to be digitally signed with your instructions for the ashes. This must be submitted to Croydon Crematorium at least three working days before the funeral and the service cannot go ahead without it.
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Croydon Crematorium is located within the grounds of Croydon Cemetery at Mitcham Rd, London CR9 3AT. If you are driving to the crematorium, please use post code CR0 3AA for the Mitcham Road entrance. There is a large car park with disabled parking adjacent to the chapel. If you are coming by train, the nearest station is East Croydon. From here you will need to take the Tram towards Wimbledon, and alight at Therapia Lane. The crematorium is a 500 meter walk from the tram station. The Bus Numbers that run to the crematorium are 64, 109, 198, 250, 264 or 289.
Unfortunately, no more than 10 mourners attend the service due to the time restrictions and the risk of delaying subsequent services. If you would like to involve a larger number of people, you may wish to consider some kind of memorial service at a later date when you have their ashes.
All mourners should arrive 10 minutes before the given time. There is waiting room available which is situated next to the entrance to the West Chapel. Our Funeral Conductor will introduce themselves to you to discuss any special requests and answer any questions that you may have. At the specified time your loved one’s coffin will be conveyed to the chapel doors by a motorised hearse with our Conductor walking ahead. You will be asked to take your seats within the chapel before your loved one is carried through to the front by our team of 4 pall bearers. The funeral, although simple, is carried out with quiet dignity, and the short committal service is only for your loved one. The total service time is 10 minutes which includes the entry and exit of mourners, which provides approximately 7 or 8 minutes in the Chapel. After the committal, our Conductor will guide you to the exit and escort you to the Medical School memorial plaque where any flowers can be then placed.
As soon as you have completed the details within the “Your Instructions” area of this portal, we will share your instructions with your officiant who will most likely contact you around 1-2 week prior to the service.
You are welcome to purchase a floral tribute for the funeral service, though we ask that only one tribute is purchased for the funeral given the short nature of the service. You can view our range of flowers offered by our local florist Bloxhams and you are also welcome to bring any floral tributes with you on the day of the cremation. Our Funeral Director will meet you and discuss how you would like these to be presented and take them from you.
Yes it is possible for the service to be live streamed. The price for livestreaming and watch again for 28 days is £75, then for a link to download the service is an extra £10. Please enquire if you would like to order this for the service.
Please contact us at:
In Memory Of Life Funeral Directors
Tel: 0203 389 8362 Email: [email protected]
Please note that the office is open from 9.00am – 5.00pm – Weekdays only
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In Memory Of Life is an independent and family run funeral business, providing funerals throughout the Greater London and Essex areas. We pride ourselves on our care for your loved one, exceptional funeral arrangements and our dedication to creating the farewell you are looking for.
Our ethos is to treat each of our families as if they are our own, which is reflected in the many hundreds of 5 star reviews shared from previous families we have supported. We are kind, compassionate and aim to make the process simpler for you so that you can focus on what is important.
We provide cremation and burial funerals throughout the Greater London and Essex areas. We pride ourselves on our care for your loved one, exceptional funeral arrangements and our dedication to creating the farewell you are looking for.
We have arranged and conducted over 1000 funerals and our reputation is built on hundreds of testimonials from families we have supported. When you choose In Memory Of Life you will be treated like our family and we will always go the extra mile to ensure every request for the funeral is fulfilled
We aim to provide you with complete transparency around all costs to ensure there are no surprises. Our quote builder allows you to see easily select the options that are right for you including a comparison of local crematorium or cemetery options
Our experienced team will compassionately care for your loved one including:
We are here to make the funeral arrangement as stress-free and simple for you as possible. We will help you with:
Our experienced team will compassionately care for your loved one including:
We are here to make the funeral arrangement as stress-free and simple for you as possible. We will help you with:
Our experienced team will compassionately care for your loved one including:
We are here to make the funeral arrangement as stress-free and simple for you as possible. We will help you with:
