Funeral price list

These prices are correct from July 2021.

Professional services - £1,250

Provision of all professional services including appropriate advice, support and guidance. All personnel necessary to make the funeral arrangements including completion of all documentation and liaison with all necessary third parties. 

Supplementary services - £1,240

1. Bringing the deceased into our care, presentation of the deceased, including the use of a private remembrance room (£300)
2. Hygienic treatment (£190)
3. Provision of a hearse/driver and four pall bearers to conduct the funeral (£700)

Payments made on your behalf such as burial or cremation fees

Disbursements - these vary according to the specific requirements of the service and the parish. 

Coffin and casket selection

We are able to order any chosen coffin, in addition to those listed below.

1. Hampshire oak veneer coffin - Oak veneer coffin, polished finish with flat lid and side panels £665
   
   
2. Morpeth - Wood effect coffin with flat lid and sides, light oak colour £595
   
   
3. Paulownia Wood - A solid wood coffin with routed panels, raised lid finish available in light or medium colour £755
   
   
4. York oak veneer coffin - Oak veneer coffin, polished finish with raised lid and carved side panels £785
   
   
5. Essex mahogany veneer coffin - Mahogany veneer coffin, polished finish with raised lid and carved side panels £785
   
   
6. Coloured coffin - Gloss or matt finish coffin, any colour, raised lid and carved side panels £785
   
   
7. Carlton solid mahogany coffin - Solid mahogany, polished finish, with raised lid and carved side panels £1,250
   
   
8. Argyle/ Barnard solid coffin - Solid red wood/ oak coffin, polished finish, raised lid. £1,550
9. Merrion coffin – Solid mahogany coffin, polished finish, raised lid, brass banding £2,150
   
   
10. Sea grass – Eco-friendly woven coffin £785
    
    
11. Water Hyacinth, banana leaf and wicker coffins – Eco–friendly woven coffin £785

Additional services

• Provision of a limousine/driver: £200
• Provision of a hearse/driver: £350
• Horse drawn hearse: from £650
• Oak/mahogany ashes caskets: £60-£120
• Ashes scatter tube: £38
• Provision of four pall bearers: £350
• Wooden grave cross: £60-120
• Funeral director attending interment of ashes: £75
• Funeral personnel attending crematorium for transportation of deceased prior to service: £200
• Silk robe: £55
  
  

We also offer an inclusive option:

The Purely Cremation

A funeral with limited services including a basic coffin, a hearse and driver. £2,750

Price includes disbursements paid on your behalf.
Minimum disbursements required are £954.65

Please see below for a detailed explanation of the cost and services provided for a ‘Purely Cremation’. 

The Purely Cremation

Our ‘Purely Cremation Service’ provides

1. Professional advice and guidance, collating and completion of all documentation for cremation and liaison with all third parties. 
   
   
2. Bringing the deceased into our care from Home/ Care Home or Hospital. – 24hr service
   
   
3. Care and presentation of the deceased.
   
   
4. Use of a chapel of rest for visitation by family and friends. (Visits during office hours only)
   
   
5. Provision of fully lined, simple oak effect coffin suitable for cremation.
   
   
6. Provision of hearse and all personnel for transportation of deceased to the crematorium.
   
   
7. Payment of all third party costs incurred for Purely Cremation Service.
   
   
8. Burial of ashes at the crematorium rose garden.

** Please note cremation will take place at a suitable time for the funeral directors.

 

Our ‘Purely Cremation Service’ does not provide

1. Provision for a funeral service to take place (Family may attend the committal should they wish)
   
   
2. Provision of limousine and cortege to the crematorium.
   
   
3. Embalming.
   
   
4. Family flowers.
   
   
5.  Provision of burial of ashes (other than the crematorium rose garden)

 

An estimate of costs will always be given prior to a service taking place. 

 Please note.  

1. Co-Op dividend can be claimed on De Gruchy costs
   
   
2. For pre-paid plan a management fee of £250 is applied

 

Provision of all professional services including appropriate advice, support and guidance. All personnel necessary to make the funeral arrangements including completion of all documentation and liaison with all necessary third parties.	£ 460.35
Bringing the deceased into our care, including the use of a private chapel of rest. Visits to chapel of rest will be during working hours only.	£ 250
Hygienic Treatment and presentation of the deceased	£ 190
Provision of a hearse/driver and personnel for transport to crematorium and staff x2	£ 350
Suitable simple coffin, fully lined and of light oak effect	£ 545
Sub Total:	£ 1795.35

 

Compulsory Disbursements Services

Crematorium fee	£760.65
Death Certificates (1)	£30
Statutory Doctors fees  (2)	£164
Sub Total:	£954.65
Total cost of Purely Cremation:	£2,750
For pre-paid plan a management fee of £250 is applied
Additional Services
Attendance of family and funeral director at committal	£175
Ashes Scattering Tube ( Ashes must be collected within 28 days of cremation)	£38
Wooden ashes casket	£120

 

Additional support after death.

People who have paid Social Security payments are entitled to a Death Grant. 
Up to £899.92p may be claimed towards funeral costs.  
For those who have been receiving income support, a special payment of up to £2,323.21p may also be awarded. (This is means tested, and to be claimed by the family after death of a loved one, but prior to the service taking place.)

For information on the Purely Cremation Service, please click here

Children's funerals

Our services are provided free of charge for children under 16 years of age. This includes the provision of a Basic coffin, our professional and supplementary services (including a hearse or other suitable funeral vehicle).