We are often asked 'How much does a funeral cost?'
Every funeral is different so it is difficult to answer this question without knowing exactly what you would like. According to recent research, the UK average for a funeral is aproximately £2,733 - but you should be advised that this figure can vary greatly depending on the location of the funeral as well as other aspects, such as transport and coffin prices.
Our 'Simple Cremation Package' includes our professional fees, a full service at Kettering Crematorium, a simple coffin, hearse, 4 bearers, minister, crematorium and doctor's fees, a hand-tied floral arrangement, a funeral notice in the Kettering ET plus 25 Orders of Service and is priced at £1,995.00 (price correct at 1/1/12)
We also offer Bespoke Funerals which start at £995.00 plus disbursements - please see below for details.
Breakdown of Fees
The professional fee for our services is £995.00 and is inclusive of a simple simulated oak veneered coffin with self-coloured handles and fittings; a traditional hearse; the initial arrangements meeting at our premises or your own home (and any subsequent meetings thereafter); collection of the deceased (from a local address) and bringing them into our care; washing and dressing of the deceased in own clothes or a funeral gown; care of the deceased at our premises from collection until the day of the funeral; use of our Chapel of Rest as required; the arranging and administering of all necessary paperwork; liaising with doctors, hospital, ministers etc; confirming funeral details in writing to the family; services of our Funeral Director on the day of the funeral; pall bearers (x 4); receiving and recording donations and floral arrangements; help and advice as required.
Disbursements - these are the fees we pay on your behalf, for example : crematorium or cemetery fees (burial plot, interment), doctor's fees, church fees (heating, organist, verger etc) and minister's fees. These fees will vary, but an average cost is about £1,000.
For example:
Crematorium Fees
Kettering Crematorium : £591.00
Northampton Crematorium : £710.00
Cemetery Costs
Costs for burials can vary greatly depending on the location and whether you have an existing plot or need to purchase a new plot, therefore we are only able to provide an estimate for these costs upon application.
Church Fees
Dependent on many factors, such as location, date, organist fee, heating etc. An estimate for these fees will be given on application.
Minister's Fees
Minister's fees are dependent on the type of Minister required, but usually range between £122 - £160.
Doctor's Fees
It is a legal requirement for 2 doctor's from different practices to complete medical certificates in the case of cremations. The current fees for this service is £73.50 per doctor (total £147.00)
BESPOKE FUNERALS
from £995.00 plus disbursements
Additional items may be added as required and include:
Coffin Upgrades - from £200 (see coffin price list for full details)
Additional Pall Bearers - £35 each (you may use family members or friends instead)
Limousines - £200 (per vehicle)
Alternative Transport Options - from £500 (please ask for details)
Other Costs
Other costs to be considered are those for an obituary notice in your local newspaper, flowers, funeral stationery (orders of service etc) and costs for a reception after the service.
NOTE: A discount of £50.00 is offered on our funerals if the full funeral account is paid at the time of making the funeral arrangements.
HOME/(DIY) Funerals
If you are interested in organising a home funeral, please contact us for details of our costs for the different elements involved.
