Our more ‘Traditional’ Cremation Service estimated cost = £3,200, or
Our ‘Simple’ type cremation service estimated cost = £2,600
Read on to find out more about our bespoke cremation options in Brighton.
The following is a breakdown of our costs for our bespoke cremation funeral service, using independent funeral directors in Brighton.
We offer a low-costprofessional funeral service in Brighton, withoutcompromising on customer service excellence.
As you go through our pricing menu below, start with the professional fee of £1,200, then add each relevant element from each section that applies to reach the estimated cost. See below for a typical costing.
Bespoke means ONLY PAYING FOR THE SERVICES YOU WANT OR NEED! You can spend as little as £2,564 on a ‘simple’ cremation service with a celebrant-led service at the crematorium chapel, or spend more if you choose!
Choose us for a local, independent Sussex Funeral Services company.
Our Professional Fee = £1,250
Includes any amount of face-to-face meetings required to complete the arrangements; advice & guidance; taking care of the legal arrangements and administration; managing flower orders; managing charity donations; funeral director on the day of funeral.
Unless owing to personal holidays or unknown emergency, beyond Philip’s control, you will always meet with Philip himself or Sallie if considered more appropriate, sometimes both!
From Royal Sussex County Hospital Mortuary = £50
From Worthing Hospital Mortuary = £60
From Princess Royal Hospital Mortuary = £70
From Chichester Hospital Mortuary = £100
From Private Residence / Care or Nursing Home / Hospice = £180 office hours / £230 out of office hours
Our standard Oak effect is suitable for cremation = £450
Others available:
Bearers to carry coffin = £35 each (may be 4 or 6 bearers depending on size and weight)
Hearse to convey coffin to Funeral = £215 for Volvo or £250 for Jaguar
Our SFS funeral vehicle, used for *preplacement of the coffin = £100
*Note: If you prefer not to have the traditional hearse and carry-in, you can choose to have the coffin preplaced before the funeral – the coffin will be delivered to the crematorium early morning and then placed in situ just before the service starts, to be seen for the first time, as mourners enter the chapel. This alternative arrangement will cost less as only two bearers are required, plus a small charge for the use of our funeral vehicle and Philip’s early morning conveyance and attendance at the crematorium to supervise the replacement.
Woodvale = £817 or early service at 9am / 9.30am / 10am = £612
The Downs = £815 or early service at 9am = £595 or Late afternoon at 4pm = £595
Celebrant from £200
Religious Minister from £220
Family-led services will obviously not incur an officiant fee
Philip, as a celebrant, can take the service for an agreed reduced fee if the family is willing to write the eulogy, which either a family member, friend, or Philip can deliver.
Viewings £125 per viewing arrangement on a single day (wash & dress only, £75)
Limousine from £260
Printed Order of Services TBA
Service in a church prior to cremation £150
Total Estimated Cost = £3,212
Total Estimated Cost = £2,614
For clarity – We are Sussex Funeral Services Ltd (also trading as Brighton Funeral Directors). A truly family-run, local, independent funeral director in Brighton, located in Portland Road, Hove.
