Funeral​ Costs
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We appreciate that cost can be a factor when organising a funeral and we aim to be transparent, offering you different options depending on your budget or requirements. Please always feel you can approach us to talk about our costs.
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When it comes to paying for a funeral, there are services we provide - such as the hire of a hearse and collection of the deceased - and third party disbursements, which include costs related to the crematorium, doctors’ fees and ministers’ fees etc.
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Our fees (correct at April, 2024)
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Conveyance of the deceased to our premises from a local nursing home, hospital or private house: £250
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Our professional service charge, which includes attending to all arrangements, preparation of documentation, liaison with appropriate authorities and care of the deceased prior to the funeral: £1,720
(For service at Wealden Crematorium: £1,800)
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Funeral directors’ attendance on the day of the funeral: £170
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Hire of our hearse: £295
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Four personnel: £380
TOTAL: £2815
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The cost of the coffin is in addition and we have a huge variety to choose between. However, a simple simulated oak veneer Leeds coffin is £410 and a Somerset willow coffin is typically £1,020.
Third party costs and disbursements
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These will vary depending on the type of funeral service you require but here are some typical costs:
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45-minute service at the crematorium (Tunbridge Wells) £980
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1-Hr Service at Wealden Crematorium £971
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Cost of celebrant or minister, approximately £250
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Doctors’ fees for cremation certificates £82
Direct Cremation
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Visit the Direct Cremation for more information
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