Traditional funeral costs
all inclusive funeral costs
my aim is to keep my costs as reasonable as possible:
|
funeral director's service costs coffin choices |
£1800 £400 - £750 |
| cremation fees (depending on crematorium) | £625 - £1084 |
| cemetery fees (depending on cemetery) | £1006 - £1309 |
Below are a couple of examples of funerals (prices at April 2018):
cremation at Daldowie Crematorium
| funeral director's services | £2200 |
| Glasgow Council cremation fees | £650 |
| total | £2850 |
burial at Fintry Cemetery
| funeral director's services | £2300 |
| Stirling Council cemetery fees | £1075 |
| total | £3375 |
additional costs
you may also choose some of the following:
| minister or humanist | £100 - £175 |
| church officer/organist | £40 - £100 |
| hire of a limousine | £200 |
| Embalming for viewing | £200 |
| longer distance funerals | £1 per mile |
paying for the funeral
- a deposit is due at the start of our arrangements
- (this is to cover payments made to third parties - disbursements)
- the remaining balance is due after the funeral
- you can pay by cheque, direct bank transfer, credit card or cash
help paying for the funeral
you may be eligible for the following
- funeral payment, if you're on a low income (from £1030)
- bereavement payment (£2000)
- bereavement allowance (about £30 - £100 per week)
NB funeral payments are usually paid after the funeral has take place
https://www.gov.uk/funeral-payments
helpline - 0845 606 0265