Funeral Details
We are able to supply a fully itemised estimate of funeral charges, from the very elaborate to the very simplest. A funeral is a matter of personal choice and a confidential, no obligation discussion with us would provide you with an insight into the type of funeral you require, and the costs involved. We can advise you also on the assistance available to you, should you require help with the funeral costs.
Included in our charges:
Professional Fees that include making all the necessary arrangements, preparation of all documents, and contact with relevant authorities. Contacting ministers, organists, church, or crematorium and arranging a burial site if necessary. All letters, telephone calls etc.
Arranging of flowers:
If necessary, otherwise receiving all floral tributes. Collection of donations, if donations are requested in lieu of flowers, and arranging for the donations to be forwarded to the charity of your choice.
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Attendance of the funeral director and his staff at the funeral:
(and if required on the eve of the funeral):
The availability of the funeral director 24 hours a day until the funeral and to assist with bereavement counselling after the funeral.
Newspaper Announcements and Printed Service Leaflets:
We arrange the insertion of the newspaper announcements, in the paper of your choice, after a discussion with the family regarding the context. We arrange the printing of the service leaflet, with your choice of hymns. These items will also be on your final invoice.
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Catering:
Should you require catering arrangements for after the funeral, we are able to arrange this facility, at a location of your choice or we would be happy to suggest a local venue. Depending on the time of the funeral, you may require a light buffet or tea. This cost is also added to your final invoice.
Coffin and Casket Charges:
We will act upon your instruction and selection and the choice will be itemised within the estimate. We can also supply ecoffins for the more natural funeral, all handmade from bamboo or willow.
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Cemetery and Cremation fees:
Each local authority has its own charge; we will make all the necessary arrangements and pay all fees and disbursements on your behalf. These disbursements will be itemised fully on your final invoice.
Vehicles:
Upon your request, we will itemise in the estimate, the provision of the required vehicles. We can also provide horse drawn funeral carriages.
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