Cost of a Funeral
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) introduced the "Standardised Price List" requirement for Funeral Directors in 2021.
Unfortunatly this had mixed results - the majority of small Independent Funeral Directors chose to show their actual "standard" price, but some of the larger operations chose to treat the "Standardised Price List" as an non-flexible restricted product that could not be altered or added to. So if you are compairing prices, do check what is included and what are additional options.
Our Standardised Service at £2,580 includes:
. 24hr collection of your loved one
. Care of your loved one within our facilities
. No time restriction on length of stay
. Arrangements made in our office or in your own home
. Provision of our standard elm veneer coffin
. Coffin upgrade option
. Dressing your loved one in their own clothes or our robes
. Viewing of your loved one if desired
. Taking your loved one home if desired
. Flexible choice of date and time for the funeral
. Reception into church/venue for an additional service
. Funeral cortege to one or more venues
. As much time as it takes for the funeral
. Attendance at the funeral in and out of normal office hours
. Collection of cremated remains
. Arrangement of a cremated remains interment
Additional Options costs:
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Hire of limousine Embalming for viewing Minister (a donation only) Non-religious Celebrant |
£290 £120 £100 - £200 from £270 |
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Organist fee Orders of service |
£100 £150 |
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Piper fee Horse drawn hearse |
from £ 150 from £1,100 |
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Paying for the funeral
- A deposit is usually due at the start of our arrangements
- This covers payments that have to be made to third parties (Disbursements)
- The remaining balance is due after the funeral
- You can pay by BAC, cheque, or cash
Help paying for the funeral
You may be eligible for the following:
- Funeral Payment if you're on a low income
- Bereavement Payment
- Bereavement Allowance
N.B. Qualifying for Funeral Payments depends on the circumstances of who is paying for the funeral, rather than the deceased circumstances.