Comparison Chart
Unsure of the differences between a traditional funeral and direct cremation? Use the chart below to easily see what is included or excluded in each.
| Services included | Traditional Funeral | Direct Cremation |
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| Removal of the deceased to our chapel of rest (local, in hours) |  |
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| First Offices (washing, dressing, etc. in preparation for visits by the family) | |
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| Visits to the chapel of rest (no additional charge in office hours, £40 charge outside office hours) | |
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| Attending to all arrangements, liaison with necessary authorities, completion of paperwork and delivery of same to relevant cemetery or crematorium office | |
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| Discussion and co-ordination of all matters relating to: floral tributes, obituary notices, dispersal of cremation ashes and catering. | |
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| Design, layout and printing of funeral stationery | Extra cost option | |
| Funeral ceremony | |
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| Your choice of venue, day and time of funeral | |
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| Your choice of music for the service | |
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| Funeral service in church before committal at crematorium or cemetery | Extra cost option | |
| Provision of a coffin of your choice from our extensive range (prices vary) | |
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| Provision of a simple, oak veneer coffin | optional | |
| Provision of a plain lamboard coffin | optional | |
| Hearse to convey coffin on the funeral | |
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| Closed van to convey coffin to crematorium/cemetery | |
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| Limousine(s) for the funeral | Extra cost option | |
| Embalming | Extra cost option | |
| 4 Pallbearers to carry the coffin (shouldered) | |
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| Staff to convey the coffin into the crematorium | |
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Our fee for this service (excluding disbursements) |
£2,900 | £999 |
