Bespoke ‘Cremation’ Funeral Costs
Typical Cremation Funeral from £2,000 Plus Disbursements
In the interests of transparency we believe that you should not have to make a phone call or make personal visits to determine what a funeral might cost.
The costs below provide you with a list of the main costs associated with a cremation. You simply choose what services you need or want and pay for only those services.
Funeral Director Fees
Our professional fee
£1300
Hygienic Preparation (Optional)
From £75
Viewings (Optional)
£50 (Per day)
Transport of the coffin
Formal hearse (silver cars are extra)
£250
Extra Bearers (our prof fee includes 4 x bearers)
£40 each
Funeral Celebrants and Ministers
Independent funeral celebrant
From £200
Or religious minister
£196
Crematoria
Woodvale
£633 (or £439 for the early 9.30am or 10am slot)
The Downs
£633
Doctors
Doctors fee (unless subject to post mortem)
£164
A typical example of a cremation funeral service
Coffin: Our standard oak veneered ‘Ardingly’
£450
Hearse
£250
Minister
£196
Crematorium fee
£633
Doctors fee
£164
Total
£2,993
Please note: Our Professional Fee includes Advice, Arrangements and Administration; Care of the deceased; 4 x Bearers; Funeral Director on the day of funeral.
Other expenses to consider
Limousine
£250
Collection fee from place of residence during office hours* – see below for explanation
£120
Out of hours callout** – see below for explanation
£200
Order of services
TBA
Newspaper notices
TBA
*Collection fee from place of residence during office hours applies £120
(No collection fee for local hospital or mortuary collections)
**Where an out of hours callout applies there will be a charge of £200
(This is not in addition to the collection fee above but in place of – it’s either or!)
***Bariatric clients will incur further costs which can only be priced on an individual basis dependent on the logistical requirements