Green Funeral Directors
Plan A Woodland Burial Funeral
- Select a burial ground and create a fully personalised package online in a few steps
- Wide range of environmentally friendly coffins and an electric hearse available
- Make all of the funeral arrangements from the comfort of your own home
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NATURAL BURIALS
How much will a woodland burial funeral cost?
- Follow our simple 3 step process to calculate a bespoke cost for a woodland burial funeral package
- Browse over 100 different products and services at your own pace to personalise your funeral choices
- No obligations - you are not tied into any agreements and can make changes at any time to your quote
FROM £2,425
+burial ground fees
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WOODLAND BURIALS
what to expect from a 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 are some things you could expect:
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Every person is unique and their funeral can be too
Coffins Range
Funeral Vehicles
Funeral Flowers
For The Ceremony
Service Officiant
Funeral Planning Process
How does our funeral planning process work?
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- Browse at your own pace
- Wide range of options available
- Update choices at any time
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- Available to support 24/7
- Plan from the comfort of home
- Everything taken care of
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- Over 50 years experience
- Cared for with complete respect
- Private chapel of rest available
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- Coordinate all funeral details
- Share memories & condolences
- Order flowers for the funeral
no hidden costs
All Types of Funeral Available
£2,320
- Plus £491 - £1,998 cremation fees
- Up to a 29% saving on the London average price of £4,222*
- Choose any local crematorium
£2,425
- Plus £1,170 - £7,200 burial fees
- Up to a 51% saving on average cemetery burial price of £7,538*
- Electric hearse & eco coffins
£2,320
- Plus £3,165 - £5,133 burial fees
- Up to a 25% saving on average London burial price of £7,538*
- Choose any local cemetery
£1,499
- All arrangements taken care of
- Delivered at a single fixed price including crematorium fees
- Ashes returned per your request
*Average price of a funeral in London calculated through independent research from Sun Life (report here)
Celebrants & Ministers
We have spent time to carefully interview and hand select our funeral celebrant partners to ensure that they share our ethos, together with a high level of integrity, sensitivity and experience. Your funeral celebrant will spend time listening to you, learning about the person who has died and working with you create a truly meaningful funeral service.
May Andrews
£225
“Getting to know someone’s life story is always an extraordinary experience, especially when you are being entrusted with those memories, later to put them into words during the service. Through my time I have taken both non-religious ceremonies as well as spiritual, Church of England, Catholic, Jewish, Sikh and Hindu ceremonies.”
Rebecca Lee-Wale
£280
“Your special service can be tailored to cater for required wishes, requests and beliefs. It can be traditional or contemporary and I can create a ceremony that can be spiritual or secular (non-religious), or you may like to include a hymn, prayer or blessing. It’s your choice.”
Lucy Fergusson
£225
“It is my privilege to help you plan the service and guide you through the process. I will listen to your needs, help with all aspects of the ceremony and try my hardest to make the occasion work in the best way for you.”
Rosalie Kuyvenhoven
£350
“Rosalie Kuyvenhoven is an award-winning independent celebrant who delivers ceremonies with elegance and flair. She creates and conducts bespoke and person-centred funeral ceremonies for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, gender identities, ages and abilities. People appreciate her creative, compassionate and sensitive approach. “
Religious Minister
typically £225
Our celebrants are happy to include religious elements into the funeral service, such as hymns or prayers, however if you would prefer to have a religious minister to officiate the ceremony then this is entirely possible too. We can help you to find a suitable person if you do not already know someone.
Family led funeral service
You don’t have to have a minister or a celebrant and it is entirely possible to plan and lead the funeral ceremony yourself. If this is your preference then our team can provide you with guidance and you will still have a our full team of support on the day. You can also choose to receive remote support from one of our celebrants for professional advice and help writing a script for the day.
For The Ceremony
A funeral ceremony can be whatever you choose it to be. There is no script or specific format that you need to follow, it can be religious and led by an ordained minister or alternatively we can help you to find a suitable celebrant to lead the service. Here are some optional extra services you may wish to consider
Live Webcasting of the Funeral
Price on enquiry
The majority of crematoriums across London now have a facility to broadcast the funeral live over the web. Depending on the crematorium you choose we can let you know if this is available and the price
Doves Release - £50 per dove
Releasing a dove at graveside, or at the crematorium or even at home provides a lasting image and a beautiful memory to hold forever. We can read a poem of your choice at the time of release.
Professional Live Streaming from £550
A professional team and camera can livestream the funeral from any location, including outside at the graveside. Live-streaming begins 5-10 minutes before the service commences
Photography - from £600
There are many reasons why families choose to capture a memorial service. We have partnered with a specialist funeral photographer who can delicately capture the service as a keepsake memento
For The Ashes
A wide range of caskets and urns for the ashes
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Premium Wooden Urns
£145 – £1,380 View Details -
Solid Wood Caskets
£100 View Details -
Mineral Range
£145 – £550 View Details -
Natural Biodegradable
£40 – £100 View Details -
Living Memorials
£220 – £230 View Details -
For Scattering
£40 – £150 View Details -
Natural Woven Urns
£125 – £170A beautiful range of natural woven ash caskets
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Keepsake Pendants
£230 – £295 View Details -
Natural Woollen Urn
£160 – £180 View Details
Funeral Flowers
A wide range of beautiful floral arrangements prepared by our local florist
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Hearts
£195 – £215 View Details -
Sheaves
£40 – £75 View Details -
Sympathy Bouquets
£45 – £70 View Details -
Posies
£60 – £85A selection of floral posies. Approximate sizes are:
- Original Height: 20cm, Width: 30cm
- Deluxe Height: 25cm, Width: 35cm
- Grand Height: 25cm, Width: 40cm
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Baskets
£60 – £85A beautiful range of sympathy baskets. Approximate sizes include:
- Original Width: 20cm, Length: 30cm
- Deluxe Width: 35cm, Length: 20cm
- Grand Width: 20cm, Length: 45cm
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Wreaths
£65 – £160 View Details -
Religious Tributes
£160 – £390A range of beautiful religious floral tributes. Approximate sizes:
- Original Width: 45cm, Length: 92cm
- Deluxe Width: 45cm, Length: 130cm
- Grand Width: 56cm, Length: 160cm
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Coffin Sprays
£195 – £435 View Details
Hearse & Limousines
Classic Car Hearse
A range of classic hearse’s in a range of style and colours
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Gold Hearse
£450 – £700A spectacular gold wrapped hearse to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral
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Hot Pink Hearse
£450 – £700A fashionable hot pink hearse to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral
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Black Horse & Carriage Hearse
£1,200 – £1,450Two beautiful black horses pulling a black carriage, to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral. The horses can travel up to 8 miles and so may need to be accompanied by a traditional hearse transport for part of the journey.
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White Horse & Carriage Hearse
£1,200 – £1,450Two beautiful white horses pulling a white carriage, to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral. The horses can travel up to 8 miles and so may need to be accompanied by a traditional hearse transport for part of the journey.
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Union Jack Print Hearse
£450 – £700An eye catching Union Jack Print Hearse to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral
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White Hearse
£450 – £700A beautiful white hearse to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral
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Traditional Black Hearse
£270 – £450A traditional black hearse to transport your loved one's coffin to the funeral
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Alternative Hearse's
For those looking to do something a little different we have a wide range of alternative vehicles
Funeral Limousines
A beautiful range of limousines available in a range of colours and styles to match the hearse
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Alternative Limousines
£400 – £520For those looking for something different, we have a range of limousines in alternative colours for you to choose from
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Classic Daimler Limousine
£363Our Daimler hearse and three black Daimler limousines are, in our opinion, the most beautiful and majestic car ever made. Our black Daimler fleet is well known, and offers a traditional vehicle option. We can offer the latest 1992 model, all in excellent condition.
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Traditional Limousine
£280Our fleet of classic E-class Mercedes hearses and limousines form the biggest part of the fleet. They are four door vehicles with full access and comfort for travelling attendants. We also have Jaguar models available.
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Coffins Range
Classic Coffins & Caskets
A range of classic coffins from affordable wood effect up to exquisite handcrafted solid wood coffins and American caskets
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Religious Symbol Coffins
£935 – £1,420A selection of coffins with beautifully carved religious symbolism
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White Coffins & Caskets
£520 – £1,720A selection of beautiful white coffins and caskets
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American Style Caskets
£1,120 – £1,780A range of exceptional quality ‘American Style’ caskets, offering a distinctive and elegant feel to any funeral arrangement.
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Environmentally Friendly Coffins
A range of environmentally friendly natural coffins which are all biodegradable
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Classic Style Coffins
£910 – £1,420A selection of traditional coffins, made using premium solid wood. Each coffin is crafted individually ensuring the highest standards using the best furniture grade woods. All the wood used is made from sustainable forests, which have been independently verified. All our solid coffins are suitable for cremation and burial.
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Natural Woven Coffins
£650 – £950A range of environmentally friendly, hand-woven natural coffins
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Simple Wood Coffins
£385 – £520An affordable range of wood effect and wood veneered coffins.
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Alternatively Styled Coffins
A range of coffins for those looking to do something a little bit different
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Modern Coffins
£635 – £2,235 View Details -
Personalised Coffins
£550 – £880 View Details -
Natural Woollen Coffins
£810 – £880The Natural coffin is made in Yorkshire using pure new wool, supported on a strong recycled cardboard frame. Wool is a fibre with a true green lineage that is both sustainable and biodegradable. The interior is generously lined with organic cotton and attractively edged with jute, with embroidered woollen nameplate.
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Create A Personalised Funeral Package
It takes just a few minutes to use our bespoke quote builder to create your own personalised quote. You will be able to choose between and browse our many options and services available to personalise your funeral choices
Online tribute page
Coordinate the funeral through our free online tribute page
- Create a bespoke tribute page in seconds and share all funeral details with friends and family
- Allow everyone to easily order flowers for the funeral
- Share a Just Giving charity page to coordinate donations
- Easy access to live streaming and web casting details
- The page is yours to keep forever as a memory
