For families who prefer an inclusive package we offer two ‘simple’ packages that offer excellent care and service at very affordable prices. As always, our advice is free and we are always there to answer your questions or concerns or if you just need to talk.
The Ruby Service
This is our simplest and least expensive service and complies with NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) guidelines regarding provision of a basic funeral service which is dignified and affordable.
The cost of the Ruby Service is £995 plus disbursements. Disbursements are monies paid by the funeral director to third parties on your behalf. These might include payments to doctors, ministers, cemeteries or crematoria and newspapers. The cost of disbursements varies and costs can rise from year to year but the average cost of disbursements is between £950 and £1000. You should therefore expect to pay around £1,945-£1,995 in total for the funeral.
The Ruby Service includes:
- The services of the funeral director in arranging the funeral and liaising on your behalf with third parties and statutory bodies such as hospitals, ministers, doctors, cemeteries and crematoria.
- Conveyance of the deceased into our care within a 15 mile radius. (Where death occurs in hospital this will be within working hours.)
- Care of the deceased prior to the funeral including basic hygienic treatment.
- Provision of light oak veneered ‘opal’ coffin (excluding handles, raised name plate and carved decoration) and traditional simple gown.
- Use of our Chapel of Rest by appointment during office hours.
- Provision of closed ‘hearsette’ and attendant on the day of the funeral.
- The services of the funeral director on the day of the funeral.
- Conveyance of the deceased directly from our offices to the cemetery or crematorium on the day of the funeral.
- Limited choice of date and time for the funeral.
The Opal Service
The Opal service offers more choice and flexibility while still offering excellent service and value for money.
The cost of the Opal Service is £1,275 plus disbursements. Disbursements are monies paid by the funeral director to third parties on your behalf. These might include payments to doctors, ministers, cemeteries or crematoria and newspapers. The cost of disbursements varies and costs can rise from year to year but the average cost of disbursements is between £950 and £1000. You should therefore expect to pay around £2,225-£2,275 in total for the funeral.
The Opal Service includes:
- The services of the funeral director in arranging the funeral and liaising on your behalf with third parties and statutory bodies such as hospitals, ministers, doctors, cemeteries and crematoria.
- Conveyance of the deceased into our care within a 15 mile radius. (Where death occurs in hospital this will be within working hours.)
- Care of the deceased prior to the funeral including basic hygienic treatment.
- Provision of ‘opal’ coffin including handles, raised name plate and carved decoration in a choice of three finishes (light oak veneer, dark oak veneer or mahogany veneer).
- Use of our Chapel of Rest by appointment.
- Provision of ‘opal’ hearse and attendants/bearers on the day of the funeral. Additional limousines are available at a charge of £135 each.
- The services of the funeral director on the day of the funeral.
- Funeral cortege to leave from your home to the place of the funeral.
Your choice of date and time for the funeral, within the confines of availability.
