Travers Smith LLP has advised Dean Lamble and the senior management team of Pure Cremation on the sale of a minority interest by management and Epiris to Centerbridge Partners.
Pure is the leading provider of prepaid funeral plans in the UK and a pioneer of the market for direct cremations which offer a simpler, more affordable alternative to a traditional funeral. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in the first half of 2026.
The Travers Smith team was led by Private Equity & Financial Sponsors PartnerAdam Orrwith support from AssociateVarnita Singh. Specialist tax advice was provided by Tax PartnerHannah Manningand AssociateClaudia French.