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Professional charges

Standard Service Charge
- to include our professional attention in taking instruction and making all the necessary arrangements for the funeral, obtaining and preparing statutory documents, liaison with cemetery or crematorium authorities, hospital, doctors, H. M. Coroner, clergy and other third parties; use of our premises and equipment; the funeral director and staff as required on the day of the funeral, including advice, assistance and support, correspondence and associated services.
£800

Removal of deceased to our premises

£ 125

Mercedes hearse and limousine
(£ 50 reduction given for a funeral using hearse only)

£305
Sub total  £ 1230
   

Coffin selection

 

SILCHESTER
A mahogany-veneer coffin, polished to rosewood finish with breast plate, three pairs of brass finish handles and wreath holders.

£ 315
COLCHESTER
A light oak-veneer, waxed or satin finish coffin with breast plate, three pairs of brass finish handles and wreath holders.
£ 345

WINCHESTER - MAHOGANY
A mahogany veneered coffin polished to rosewood finish, with raised lid and panelled sides, superior exterior furnishings and a selection of interior linings.

£ 475

WINCHESTER - OAK
A light oak-veneer coffin with raised lid and panelled sides, superior exterior furnishings and a selection of interior linings.

£ 495

CHICHESTER
A solid oak or mahogany coffin with a choice of exterior and interior furnishings.

£ 895

ROCHESTER
A solid mahogany coffin with panelled sides and raised lid, with a choice of exterior and interior furnishings.

£ 995

DORCHESTER
A solid oak coffin with panelled sides and raised lid, with a choice of exterior and interior furnishings.

£ 1,045

Additional charges:
 

Removal out of hours   £75
Additional limousine   £150
Floral hearse   £155
Reception into home or church prior to funeral   £100
(after 5pm & at weekends   £150)
Zinc lining of coffin with viewing panel for repatriation   £225

Additional time and mileage will be charged for funerals which exceed a total 20 running miles or three hours duration.

 

Basic funeral
 
- as specified by the National Association of Funeral Directors and the Office of Fair Trading, providing the minimum service necessary, as follows:

  • Provision of the Funeral Director's services
  • Attending to all the necessary arrangements
  • Provision of necessary staff
  • Provision of a coffin suitable for the purpose of cremation
  • Transfer of the deceased from the place of death in normal working hours
  • Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
  • Provision of a hearse to the nearest crematorium or cemetery

This specification excludes the following services:

  • Embalming
  • Viewing of the deceased
  • Provision of a limousine
  • Any fees or disbursements payable on the client's behalf
 
£ 925 plus disbursements

Terms of business

Disbursements - i.e. Cemetery or Crematorium Charges; Officiating Minister's Fees, Organist's Fees, Doctors' Fees for Cremation Certificates and TFL Congestion Charges will be charged at cost and are payable prior to the funeral.

Terms: 28 days net.
We reserve the right to charge interest at 1.5% per month on overdue accounts. Should the account be passed for collection, the charges incurred will be added to the account.

 

 

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