The LDC Mission Statement

At LDC Funeral Services, it is important to us that we make an effort to reduce the destruction and consumption of the world’s natural resources. It is clear they are being used faster than the planet can replace them. Our mission is to make a small but significant contribution by using sustainable material for our cremations and burials.

Wicker, bamboo and cardboard are fast becoming the most widely used coffins and the sustainability of these materials is easily maintained. It takes over 100 years to grow a mature oak tree and minutes to cut it down to make a dozen coffins. We work with trusted suppliers eCoffins , Bradnams and JC Atkinson who offer a comprehensive range of products using sustainable materials for you to choose from.

We do not promote embalming as the process is both overly intrusive and the products used are heavy pollutants. We will certainly ask you to consider the eco-alternatives, but will never deny our clients’ wishes in this respect. Our funeral directors in Hampstead and across London are always ready and waiting to offer help and advice.

We take our inspiration from Green Endings, an eco-funeral company based in Tufnell Park, run most recently by the inimitable Jeremy Smith. Jeremy sadly and unexpectedly passed away in March 2023 and his much loved company, Green Endings, went with him. We promised him that we would continue to offer the unique, family-led service that his company always did, in the premises that he worked so hard to sustain. We are pleased to welcome all past and present supporters of Jeremy’s work at Oakford Yard. Stop by, come in and have a coffee – we’d be delighted to see you.