Funeral costs
Funeral costs and financial help
We are open about our prices, and we will always give you a list of estimated costs before you decide.
How funeral costs are made up
The costs of a funeral are divided into two parts: our funeral director's services, and disbursements. Both are shown on one invoice.
Our fees
- 24 hour call out service
- A coffin
- Delivery and preparation of all documentation
- Funeral arrangements
- Conveyance of the person who has died
- All necessary transport, including the hearse and limousines
- Hygiene treatment
Disbursements
Disbursements are payments we make on your behalf to other people and organisations. We have no control over these costs.
- Crematorium or cemetery fees
- Organist fees
- Floral tributes
- Church fees
- Doctors' fees
- Catering
- Minister's fees
- Newspaper announcements
- Order of service
We will discuss all the necessary costs and details of the funeral arrangements with you, and give you a list of estimated costs. Our prices are on our Standardised Price List.
Cremation certificates
If the person who has died is to be cremated, the certificates signed by a doctor come under disbursements and are listed on the funeral account. These certificates are not needed when a death has been referred to the Coroner.
Financial help
If you are on a low income, or receive certain benefits, you may be able to get help with the cost of a funeral. How much depends on your circumstances, and it will not usually cover the full cost.
The government's Funeral Expenses Payment page explains who can apply, what it covers and how to claim.
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What families say about us
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What are disbursements?
Payments we make on your behalf to other people and organisations, such as crematorium or cemetery fees, church, organist and minister's fees, doctors' fees, floral tributes, catering, newspaper announcements and the order of service. We have no control over these costs. Our fees and disbursements are shown on one invoice.
Will you give me an estimate?
Yes. We will discuss all the necessary costs and details of the funeral arrangements with you, and give you a list of estimated costs.
Can I get help paying for a funeral?
If you are on a low income, or receive certain benefits, you may be able to get help. How much depends on your circumstances, and it will not usually cover the full cost. The Funeral Expenses Payment page on GOV.UK explains who can apply.
Where can I see your prices?
On our Standardised Price List, which is one click from every page. All funeral directors are legally required to publish this price list for a standardised set of products and services, so you can compare prices.
Talk to us about costs
We are happy to explain any part of the cost of a funeral.