Traditional funeral costs
all inclusive funeral costs
my aim is to keep my costs as reasonable as possible:
|
funeral director's service costs (includes hearse and elm coffin) |
£2550
|
| cremation fees (depending on crematorium) | from £645 |
| cemetery fees (depending on cemetery) | from£1088 |
Below are a couple of examples of funerals (prices at August 2024):
cremation at Glasgow Crematorium
| funeral director's services | £2550 |
| Glasgow Crematorium cremation fees | £695 |
| total | £3245 |
burial at Fintry Cemetery
| funeral director's services | £2550 |
| Stirling Council cemetery fees | £1367 |
| total | £3917 |
additional costs
you may also choose some of the following:
| minister or humanist | £150 - £220 |
| church organist | £60 - £80 |
| hire of a limousine | £200 |
| embalming for viewing | £120 |
| orders of service | £150 |
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, 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