Funeral Costs

Funeral Costs

The cost of a funeral is made up of a number of items, some of which are straightforward and directly under your control, even though we will carry out the duty with or for you, theses include:

• The buying of a grave, if required.
• Organising and paying the grave opening fees.
• The choice of the casket, coffin or urn.
• The use of our range of chauffeur driven cars, Saloon / Limousine /
• Hearse – we would be pleased to confirm a rate per journey / daily rate.
• The use of our purpose built private facilities, such as The Church, The Lynn/ Dawson rooms.
• Staffing the funeral service as per your requirements.
• The employ of any performing artist, e.g. soloist / musician(s).
• The provision of Orders of Service to your specification.

There are of course some other costs which are of a variable nature, making them more difficult to determine exactly prior to incurring them, these include:

• Our professional services, i.e. transfer of deceased, embalming and preparation.
• Making all necessary arrangements for the burial or cremation.
  In the case of cremation, we must obtain and complete all statutory forms – from doctors, Justice of the Peace, and Family.
  Arranging the services of the clergy et al. if using a church for the service.
• Providing assistance in compiling obituary notice(s), and placing of same in newspaper(s).
• Making and receiving telephone calls and payment of all fees on your behalf.
  Administering charitable donations.