Funeral costs
When the arrangements are complete we will give you an estimate of the cost. If, at this stage, you would like to change anything we will help you do this. Any changes you make may affect the cost of the funeral.
If you have concerns about payment at this stage, it is important that you raise this prior to signing the estimate so that other options can be explored. If informed, our staff will be able to provide positive advice and we regard it as part of our duty towards our clients to ensure that they are not exposed to debts they are unable to manage.
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The cost of the funeral is made up of the following:
- Professional services including appropriate advice and support, liaison with third parties and personnel required to arrange the funeral
- Supplementary charges including bringing the deceased into our care, presentation of the deceased and provision of a hearse
- The cost of the coffin or casket
- Additional charges such as limousines, additional mileage and cremation casket
- Payments made on your behalf, known as disbursements.
Disbursements are the charges made for services which we arrange on your behalf. Examples of these are Crematorium charges; Cemetery charges; Doctors fees; flowers; newspaper insertions and so on.
As we have arranged these for you we traditionally pay them to the various authorities and suppliers on your behalf
These charges now form a considerable part of the overall cost of a funeral and it is therefore our policy that these costs are paid to us prior to the funeral taking place.
They will be fully explained to you and will be included in your estimate. They will also be shown on your final account together with your payment.
If you require other services and need advice please don’t hesitate to ask.
We will give you a courtesy call before the funeral to confirm all the details and answer any final questions that you may have. However, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time should you need assistance.