Types of Funeral Available

We offer four main types of funeral which you can click on below for more information The key point we would like to stress is that you are completely in control to personalise and make any of these types of funeral completely your own - there is no required format

Cremation Funeral

Up to 29% saving on London average £4,222*

£2,582

+ £327 - £1,998
crematorium fees

Woodland Burial

Up to 51% saving on cemetery average £7,538*

£2,525

+ £1,170 - £7,200
woodland burial fees

Cemetery
Burial

Up to 25% saving on London average £7,538*

£2,500

+ £3,165 - £5,133
cemetery burial fees

Alternative Venue

A bespoke price will be calculated for you

Price on Enquiry

Including venue fees and our full support

Simple Cremation

A 22% total saving on London average £1,911*

£1,499

Simple Cremations have a fixed cost

*Average price of a funeral in London calculated through independent research from Sun Life (report here)

Woodland Burial Funeral

Also known as a natural burial or a green burial, this type of funeral is the most environmentally friendly option. Woodland burials are rapidly growing in popularity and are often more cost effective, with the person laid to rest in one of the many beautiful natural burial grounds across the UK. Each funeral will be personalised to your individual needs, but here is an example of what the day might look like:

Coffin - Natural biodegradable materials

If you choose a woodland burial then the coffin will need to be made from biodegradable natural materials. We have a wide selection available for you to choose from

Procession - Hearse and limousines

Your chosen hearse, and limousines if requested, will transport the coffin to your chosen venue directly or via another address such as your home You do not have a to have a funeral procession if you don’t want to, and can opt for a vehicle to transport the coffin directly

Venue - Ceremony hall or other venue

Most natural burial grounds offer a ceremony facility however it is entirely possible to hold this at any venue with the owner’s permission

Our team can help provide alternative options and suggestions. You may wish to think about:

Church – You may wish to have the ceremony within a church or religious building first followed by the burial in the Woodland Burial Ground
Local Sports or Social Club – Were they a member of any local clubs? Most will have a private function room area where a memorial/funeral service can be held
Your Private Home – Taking the person back home can be an important moment to say goodbye
Any Alternative Venue – So long as you have the owner’s permission or council approval, there are no rules about where you must hold the funeral.

Ceremony - Planning for the day

There is no script or specific format that you need to follow, the funeral ceremony can be whatever you choose it to be. We can match you with an experienced funeral celebrant to help you to plan every detail for the ceremony to ensure it is truly personal, including:

Your choice of music – Traditionally an organist may play however like with all aspects of the funeral, you can personalise this however you wish. It could be your loved ones favourite songs, a live singer, a jazz band or anything you choose.
Live streaming the funeral – With the current coronavirus pandemic, many families are making use of the live streaming facilities available within most crematoriums in London. This can be a great way to involve family members or friends who are sadly unable to attend the funeral in person.
Eulogy and other spoken words – This can take whatever format you wish. You may wish to share some of your own personal stories, have people submit some beforehand and have them read out, or offer the opportunity for anyone to speak on the day.
Carrying the coffin –We will provide professional coffin bearers (palbearers) for the day. Under normal circumstances we would be be able to facilitate family members to help carry the coffin however this is currently unavailable due to restrictions in place for Covid 19

Committal - A chance to say a final goodbye

At the end of the ceremony, if you choose to have one, the coffin will be carried to the graveside. The final moments before the coffin is lowered into the ground are known as ‘the committal’. You can spend this time however is right for you.

Memorials - Wooden and natural memorials

Woodland burial grounds accept wooden crosses, plaques or the chance to plant a memorial tree at the person’s grave.

You can speak to us about what is possible at your chosen burial ground and we will provide you with all of the information you need.

Example Woodland Burial Package

Eden Valley Burial Ground in Kent - £1,170

In Memory Of Funeral Director Fee - £1,350

The Whitby Woodland Coffin - £325

Traditional Mercedes Hearse - £300

A Funeral Celebrant - from £350

Professional Coffin Bearers x 4 - £200

Total Cost:

£3,695

Cremation Funerals

Cremation funerals account for over 70% of funerals in the UK. You can hold the full funeral ceremony at any of our listed crematoriums. Alternatively you may choose to have the ceremony at a completely different location and date following the cremation.Each funeral will be personalised to your individual needs, but here is an example of what the day might look like:

A procession - Hearse and limousine

Venue - Crematorium chapel or other venue

Each crematorium will offer a chapel for a 30 to 60 minute service, however it is also entirely possible to hold the ceremony at any alternative venue with the owner’s permission. Our team can help provide alternative options and suggestions. For example a meaningful committal service at the crematorium, followed by a personalised ceremony at one of the following venues:

Church – You may wish to have the ceremony within a church or religious building first followed by the burial in the Woodland Burial Ground
Local sports or social club – Most will have a private function room area where a memorial/funeral service can be held
Your private home – Taking the person back home can be an important moment to say goodbye
Any alternative venue – So long as you have the owner’s permission or council approval, there are no rules about where you must hold the funeral.

Ceremony - Planning the structure for the day

Your choice of music – Traditionally an organist may play however like with all aspects of the funeral, you can personalise this however you wish. It could be your loved ones favourite songs, a live singer, a jazz band or anything you choose.
Live streaming the funeral – With the current coronavirus pandemic, many families are making use of the live streaming facilities available within most crematoriums in London. This can be a great way to involve family members or friends who are sadly unable to attend the funeral in person.
Eulogy and other spoken words – This can take whatever format you wish. You may wish to share some of your own personal stories, have people submit some beforehand and have them read out, or offer the opportunity for anyone to speak on the day.
Carrying the coffin – We will provide professional coffin bearers (palbearers) for the day. Under normal circumstances we would be be able to facilitate family members to help carry the coffin however this is currently unavailable due to restrictions in place for Covid 19

Committal - A chance to say a final goodbye

Known as ‘the committal’, this final moments are often marked by a curtain obscuring the coffin and can be an important moment of closure. But there are many ways you may wish to say a final goodbye. You could ask attendees to decorate the coffin with a personal message, leave a flower on top, light a candle – whatever it is that feels right for you

The Ashes - Options after the cremation

There is a large selection of options for retaining the ashes. After the Cremation you can decide the most fitting place for them. A lot of people choose to hold a celebration of life at a later date. Some of the options available include:

Storing the ashes at home – We have a variety of urns available for the ashes including for the home and the garden
Scattering in a memorable place – Whether as part of a memorial service or not, many people choose to find a specific and memorable location to scatter the person’s ashes.
Garden of remembrance – The majority of Crematoria will have a Garden of Remembrance where you can scatter the ashes at no extra cost after the cremation
Burial in a crematorium, cemetery or woodland burial ground – The majority of crematoriums, cemeteries and woodland burial grounds will also allow you to purchase a burial plot specifically for burying a person’s ashes. This is a far more affordable option than a traditional grave and will provide a single location for anyone to return and visit over time
Water burial –A burial in a the lake, river or the sea can be a popular choice, especially for people who found tranquility within the waves. We have a selection of biodegradable and water soluble urns , which will initially float, dissolve, then sink
Creative alternatives – Our team can help and advise to access a number of creative alternative options including a turning ashes into a painting, jewellery, fireworks or even sending them into space

Example Cremation Package

Funeral at West Norwood Crematorium - £491

In Memory Of Funeral Director Fee - £1,350

Light Wood Effect Coffin - £300

Traditional Mercedes Hearse - £300

A Funeral Celebrant - £350

Professional Coffin Bearers x 4 - £200

Total Cost:

£2,991

Create A Bespoke Woodland Burial Package

Select your crematorium location for an instant quote online. You can also browse our manage options and services available to personalise your funeral quote

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Cemetery Burial Funeral

A cemetery burial is a more traditional approach to a funeral and may involve either burial in a churchyard or cemetery burial site. You should be aware that cemetery burials can be significantly more expensive than cremations due to the various cemetery fees – especially in London where space is at a premium. It is also possible to bury the cremated ashes remains within most cemeteries. The funeral will be completely personalised to your individual needs, but in general on the day you can expect:

A procession - Hearse & limousine

Venue - Cemetery chapel or other venue

Most cemeteries will offer a chapel for a 30 to 60 minute service, however it is also entirely possible to hold the ceremony at any alternative venue with the owner’s permission.

You can speak to us and your funeral celebrant about options available which may include a ceremony at an alternative location with a short committal service at the graveside. Option you may wish to consider are:

Church – You may wish to have the ceremony within a church or religious building first followed by the burial in the Woodland Burial Ground
Local sports or social club – Were they a member of any local clubs? Most will have a private function room area where a memorial/funeral service can be held
Your private home – Taking the person back home can be an important moment to say goodbye
Any alternative venue – So long as you have the owner’s permission or council approval, there are no rules about where you must hold the funeral. It could be a barn, a theatre, outdoors or anywhere you choose

Ceremony - Planning for the day

Your choice of music – Traditionally an organist may play however like with all aspects of the funeral, you can personalise this however you wish. It could be your loved ones favourite songs, a live singer, a jazz band or anything you choose.
Live streaming the funeral – With the current coronavirus pandemic, many families are making use of the live streaming facilities available within most crematoriums in London. This can be a great way to involve family members or friends who are sadly unable to attend the funeral in person.
Eulogy and other spoken words – This can take whatever format you wish. You may wish to share some of your own personal stories, have people submit some beforehand and have them read out, or offer the opportunity for anyone to speak on the day.
Carrying the coffin –We will provide professional coffin bearers (palbearers) for the day. Under normal circumstances we would be be able to facilitate family members to help carry the coffin however this is currently unavailable due to restrictions in place for Covid 19

Committal - A chance to say a final goodbye

At the end of the ceremony the coffin will be carried to the graveside. The final moments before the coffin is lowered into the ground are known as ‘the committal’. You can spend this time however is right for you.

Memorials - 12 months after the burial

Most types of grave will require 12 months for the ground to settle before erecting a full memorial – you can use a simple grave marker in the meantime

Example Cemetery Burial Package

Burial in London Borough of Greenwich - £3,165

In Memory Of Funeral Director Fee - £1,350

Light Wood Effect Coffin - £300

Traditional Mercedes Hearse - £300

A Funeral Celebrant - from £350

Professional Coffin Bearers x 4 - £200

Total Cost:

£5,665

Organising A Funeral at an Alternative Venue

Whilst the majority of funerals in the UK are held at a crematorium, cemetery chapel or religious building, this does not have to be the case. It is entirely possible to hold the ceremony at any venue of your choosing so long as you have the owner’s permission.

We can support you to arrange a funeral at an alternative location, which can then be paired with any of the other types of funeral. For example you may choose to hold the funeral ceremony at a local sports club followed by a Direct Cremation at a later date.

How Much Will It Cost?

We will need to calculate a bespoke funeral cost with you directly as this will be determined by the choices you make, including the fee charged by the alternative venue. We will also need to calculate the additional cost for funeral staff and vehicles who may be travelling between multiple locations, such as the venue and the burial ground, or you may need full new team of support on the day if this was paired with a direct cremation at a later date. We will be on hand to answer any of your questions and will make sure you are fully aware of any of the associated costs. One of our experienced celebrants will also connect with you to plan the funeral and will help to advise on alternative venues and any additional extras you may like for the day.

What is a Simple Cremation Funeral?

Made famous by David Bowie, and often referred to as a Direct Cremation, our Simple Cremation offers a simpler and cheaper alternative to a full cremation. There is no requirement for a funeral service at the crematorium, hearse, limousine and or many other additional services. Instead you may want to conduct a celebration of life or respectful service at an alternative location and date of your choice . Our team can help, advise and provide a number of creative alternative options

Simple Cremation Funeral

A simple cremation funeral is where there is no service or family members or mourners present at the cremation
It is the most cost effective choice for a funeral and can be useful if it is important to keep the costs down
The cremation is carried out behind closed doors by our professional team, with the ashes available for scattering or collection afterwards
Direct cremations are also often chosen where a family would like to focus on planning a meaningful memorial serice
Direct cremations are also often chosen where a family would like to focus on planning a meaningful memorial service at a later date

£1,172

Plus £327 cremation fees paid directly to the crematorium

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Example Alternative Venue Package

Simple Cremation - £1,499

Funeral ceremony at alternative venue - £1,200

Light Wood Effect Coffin - £300

Traditional Mercedes Hearse - £300

A Funeral Celebrant - from £350

Professional Coffin Bearers x 4 - £200

Total Cost:

£3,849

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Create A Bespoke Cremation Funeral Package

Select your crematorium location for an instant quote online. You can also browse our manage options and services available to personalise your funeral quote

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Create A Bespoke Cemetery Burial Package

Select your cemetery borough for an instant quote online. You can also browse our manage options and services available to personalise your funeral quote

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