Funeral Choices
The cost of a funeral is, loosely speaking, made up of three parts;
- Our Professional Services charge (plus choice of coffin)
- The Disbursements that we will pay on your behalf (crematorium fees, officiant, doctors etc.)
- Any additional services (Additional limousines, Printed Orders of Service, flowers, death announcements etc.)
Our professional services charge:
£1,650.00
This includes taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements, staff on -call 24 hours a day, bringing your loved one into our care* and all care and preparation associated with their care, use of the Chapel of Rest and equipment, help and advice on funeral related products and services. Provision of Hearse, Funeral Director and all staff for the day of the funeral.
*mileage restrictions may apply in some cases
Choices of coffin
(Not all coffins are suitable for burial, some burial grounds have restrictions on types of coffin construction)
Traditional coffins
Solid Oak or Mahogany coffin
The finest, sustainably managed and sourced, solid wood coffin with decorative, pressed side-panels and a double or raised lid, fitted with three pairs of brass effect handles and inscribed nameplate.
£1150.00
Oak or mahogany veneered coffin
Fitted with three pairs of brass effect handles and inscribed nameplate. Gloss finish
£550.00
Elm veneer coffin
Fitted with three pairs of brass effect handles and inscribed nameplate
£550.00
Oak foil coffin
Fitted with three pairs of brass effect handles. Suitable for burial or cremation
£450.00
Other Natural product coffins
(inc. wicker, bamboo, plain un-varnished wood, wool and many others. Please ask for more details.
£from 650.00
Unique coffins
Picture, coloured and photograph coffins, inc. cardboard construction (Please ask for more details)
£from 595.00
*All pictures are representative only and an exact match is not possible in many cases.
**Flowers pictured are not included
Cremation without Ceremony and Simple funerals
Cremation without Ceremony/Direct Cremation – £1,550 inclusive (payment in advance)
This Service Includes:
- Bringing the deceased into our care. From the place of death within the local area to our premises (25 mile radius from any of our offices).
- Funeral Director. Making the necessary arrangements, giving guidance on registration and other documents.
- Provision of a suitable coffin.
- A suitable vehicle and bearers. To convey the deceased to the Crematorium.
- All necessary Third Party Fees. Crematorium and doctor’s fees where applicable.
This Service does not include:
- Mourner attendance at the crematorium
- A funeral cortege to travel to the Crematorium
- A minister or officiant
- Visiting the chapel of rest
- Placing a newspaper announcement
- Ordering Flowers
- Sharing details of service time and location
- Video link/on-line streaming services
- Music being played
However…..You may want to make separate arrangements for a memorial service. This could be at any venue of your choice with a celebrant, minister or friend saying a few words and could include music or hymns as you wish. This could take place either before the cremation takes place or afterwards with the ashes present at the service.
The Simple Funeral – £2,995.00 inclusive (payment in advance)
This service includes:
- Bringing the deceased into our care From the place of death within the local area to our premises (25 mile radius from any of our offices).
- Funeral Director Making the necessary arrangements, giving guidance on registration and other documents and conducting the funeral.
- Care of the person who has died
- A Simple coffin Fitted for cremation.
- Hearse & Bearers Hearse to travel to the Crematorium or cemetery in Plymouth with the necessary bearers.
- Viewing at the Chapel of rest During normal office hours, by appointment.
- All necessary Third Party Fees Crematorium/cemetery, officiant and/or doctors where applicable
The Simple Funeral does not include:
- Cars for the family – which are available at an additional charge of £250 per limousine.
- A service at a church or place of worship
- Any additional services, such as ordering flowers, placing a newspaper announcement or arranging Orders of Service
- Crematorium services – such as video-link/on-link streaming or electronic photograph collage displays