The Attended Funeral

When you choose the Attended Funeral, we will help create the exact send off you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’d like to plan a fully personalised funeral, our Attended Funeral will be the best option for you. This option includes all the essentials you need for the funeral to go ahead, including necessary care for your loved one, a Park Coffin, the arrangement of a service and burial or cremation. We also offer a range of additional services that will help make the procession, ceremony and other elements of the day truly bespoke.

A tailored funeral

Attended Funeral Costs

The Attended Funeral includes everything you need for your loved one’s funeral to take place. We also offer a variety of additional services to help create a funeral that reflects your loved one, their life and their character.

Here, we have shown the estimated cost of our Attended Funeral. This includes a Park Coffin.

We provide a variety of additional services, at an additional cost, to help personalise the day. If you have any specific requests in mind, please contact our team who will be able to help. Some common additional services we provide include an alternative coffin or casket, an alternative hearse, limousines, embalming, a personalised procession route, reception of your loved one into your home or a place of worship and visiting your loved one outside of office hours.

Estimated Cost of Funeral

The estimated costs shown are for cremation only. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.

  • Attended Funeral£2400
  • (Includes our Park Coffin)£0
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1447
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£3847

The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.

The Attended Funeral at a Glance:

  • You will be introduced to your expert funeral arranger who will help arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one
  • Your funeral director will attend the service to conduct the funeral
  • We will provide a Park Coffin; you can choose from our wide range of alternative coffins and caskets for an additional cost
  • We can provide a basic gown, or dress your loved one in their own clothes, according to your wishes
  • We will also follow your instructions regarding hair, makeup and other personal effects
  • We will remain available after the day of the funeral for further aftercare, support and any additional services required

    • Some Important Things to Consider

    • When and where you would like the service to take place
    • Whether you would like a personalised procession route
    • If you would like readings, songs or music
    • Whether you would like funeral flowers or donations
    • If you would like printed service stationery

Alternative Choice

Uncertain whether the Attended Funeral is the right option for you? View our alternative options:

Service Details

Find out more about our Attended Funeral and what it entails:

Overview

The Attended Funeral

Our Coffins

Our Coffins

The Attended Funeral includes the price of a Park Coffin from our Traditional Collection. For an additional cost, we have a variety of alternative coffins and caskets available.
The Heavenly White from Our Casket Collection
The Heavenly White from
The Last Supper from Our Classic Collection
The Last Supper from
Cardboard Coffin from Our Natural Collection
Cardboard Coffin from
Fishing Scene from Our Picture Collection
Fishing Scene from
The Exmoor from Our Traditional Collection
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Our Casket Collection

The Heavenly White from Our Casket Collection
The Heavenly White
A pure white, solid poplar casket, with wooden swing handles and a white crepe interior. Not suitable for cremation at some crematoriums
Cost
£2,099
The Golden Leaf Oak from Our Casket Collection
The Golden Leaf Oak
Made from solid oak, with a topaz satin finish, this casket comes with wooden swing bar handles and a tan crepe interior. Not suitable for cremation at some crematoriums
Cost
£2,650
The Michelangelo Poplar from Our Casket Collection
The Michelangelo Poplar
Panelled with depictions of 'The Last Supper', this solid poplar casket has wooden swing bar handles, a tan crepe interior and a high quality, golden dunes gloss finish. Not suitable for cremation at some crematoriums
Cost
£2,399
The Twilight Silver from Our Casket Collection
The Twilight Silver
A Steel casket finished in dual tone ebony and silver, complemented by metal swing bar handles and a tufted silver velvet interior. Unsuitable for cremation and may also be unsuitable for burial at some cemeteries
Cost
£1,999

Our Classic Collection

The Last Supper from Our Classic Collection
The Last Supper
Crafted from solid wood and embellished with moulded depictions of 'The Last Supper'. Cast metal handles and a tufted satin interior with lace edging complete this coffin. Not suitable for cremation
Cost
£1,599
The Sapphire from Our Classic Collection
The Sapphire
A solid hardwood coffin with a gloss mahogany finish, complemented by six bronze effect handles and a tufted satin interior with lace edging. Not suitable for cremation at some crematoriums
Cost
£1,299
The Opal from Our Classic Collection
The Opal
Solid hardwood in an oak finish, with six antiquated bronze effect handles completing the look of this coffin, along with the lace-edged satin interior. Not suitable for cremation at some crematoriums
Cost
£1,399
The Royale from Our Classic Collection
The Royale
Crafted from solid hardwood and rendered in an oak finish, this coffin has six brass finish handles and an interior suite made from satin with a lace edging. Not suitable for cremation at some crematoriums
Cost
£1,499

Our Natural Collection

Cardboard Coffin from Our Natural Collection
The Cardboard
Available in either white or a woodgrain effect, our cardboard coffin offers an entirely biodegradable alternative to traditional wood.
Cost
£699
Bamboo Coffin from Our Natural Collection
The Bamboo
Hand woven by skilled craftsmen, the Bamboo Coffin is made from natural split bamboo, and has an unbleached calico lining, along with natural fastenings, ensuring 100% biodegradability.
Cost
£849
Willow Coffin from Our Natural Collection
The Willow
Hand-woven natural willow, bound by skilled weavers and completed by rope and seagrass handles, along with unbleached linings and natural fastenings, to create a coffin that is 100% biodegradable
Cost
£899

Our Picture Collection

Fishing Scene from Our Picture Collection
Fishing
A wooden picture coffin, with a gentle fishing theme. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Footballs from Our Picture Collection
Footballs
This wooden coffin is ideal for someone who lived their life in appreciation of the beautiful game. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Golf Scene from Our Picture Collection
Golf
A wooden coffin depicting a scene paying tribute to the golfing enthusiast. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Lily Scene from Our Picture Collection
Lily
Ethically-sourced wood combined with a beautifully-rendered depiction of this traditional funeral flower. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Manhanttan Scene from Our Picture Collection
Manhattan
The Manhattan skyline marks this picture coffin out as something a little more unique. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Motorcycle from Our Picture Collection
Motorcycle
A wooden picture coffin depicting a Harley-Davidson-style motorcycle. It is an ideal choice for the loved one whose passion was motorbikes. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Poppy Scene from Our Picture Collection
Poppy
A wooden picture coffin depicting a poignant scene of poppies in a field. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Summer Garden Scene from Our Picture Collection
Summer Garden
A colourful and FSC®-certified wooden picture coffin, bringing to mind a beautiful summer's day. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.
Cost
£659
Seashore Scene from Our Picture Collection
Seashore
This wooden picture coffin is depicted by evoking memories of times spent by the sea.
Cost
£659

Our Traditional Collection

The Exmoor from Our Traditional Collection
The Exmoor
With silver-effect, Fleur-de-Lys style handles and cross-design screws, The Exmoor coffin comes with a Walnut effect satin finish and white taffeta interior.
Cost
£449
The Dale from Our Traditional Collection
The Dale
Teak effect, with a satin finish, this coffin has brass effect, Fleur-de-Lys style handles, and an interior of white taffeta, pleated at the top.
Cost
£449
The Lomond from Our Traditional Collection
The Lomond
A dark mahogany gloss finish with matching mouldings, completed by silver-effect furnishings and a quilted, white satin interior.
Cost
£599
The Pembroke from Our Traditional Collection
The Pembroke
An oak veneer finish and brass-effect furnishings make for a traditional-styled coffin, complete with a quilted, white satin interior and lace edging
Cost
£599
The Northumberland from Our Traditional Collection
The Northumberland
Finished with a high gloss polish and fitted with silver-effect and wood furnishings, this mahogany-veneered coffin, complete with a raised lid, has a quilted, white satin interior.
Cost
£699
The Brecon from Our Traditional Collection
The Brecon
Oak veneer with a high gloss finish, this coffin has polished brass effect and wood furnishings, along with a sumptuous quilted satin interior.
Cost
£699
The Cairngorm from Our Traditional Collection
The Cairngorm
Hand finished in mahogany, this solid hardwood coffin has a raised lid, silver-coloured metal fittings, angel-wing screws, and is completed by a quilted white satin interior, edged with Nottingham lace.
Cost
£999
The Snowdon from Our Traditional Collection
The Snowdon
A mature-grained, oak-finished solid hardwood coffin, with brass-effect metal fittings, including angel wing screws, and lace-edged, white satin interior.
Cost
£999
Windsor Coffin
The Windsor
A premium light oak-effect satin finish, with gold-effect ornate fleur-de-lys style handles.
Cost
£529
Park Coffin
Covered in a black oak effect foil veneer, complete with a glossy satin finish, this coffin has a flat lid and matching black plastic handles. The lined interior is fitted with a pillow and white taffeta frill.
Cost
£250

Our Hearses

A traditional, motorised hearse
A traditional, motorised hearse
A horse drawn hearse
A horse drawn hearse
An alternative hearse
An alternative hearse

Our Limousines

Our Range of Urns

Our Range of Urns

If you opt for a cremation, we recommend choosing an urn to hold your loved one's ashes. For an additional cost, we have a variety of scatter tubes, burial urns and keepsake urns for you to choose from. Different urns are designed for different purposes and can vary in design from simple to decorative. Please contact a member of our team for further assistance in choosing the right urn to suit your needs.
Bamboo Ashes Container from our Natural Ashes Containers collection
Bamboo Ashes Container from our collection
Fishing Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Fishing Scene from our collection
Scatter Tube Large Options
Scatter Tube Large Options
The Riverside from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Riverside from our collection

Natural Ashes Containers

Bamboo Ashes Container from our Natural Ashes Containers collection
Bamboo Ashes Container
Cost
£110
Woven Willow Ashes Container from our Natural Ashes Containers collection
Willow Ashes Container
Cost
£131

Picture Urns

Fishing Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Fishing
Cost
£162
Footballs from our Picture Urns collection
Footballs
Cost
£162
Golf Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Golf
Cost
£162
Lily Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Lily
Cost
£162
Manhanttan Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Manhanttan
Cost
£162
Motorcycle from our Picture Urns collection
Motorcycle
Cost
£162
Poppy Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Poppy
Cost
£162
Summer Garden Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Summer Garden
Cost
£162
Seashore Scene from our Picture Urns collection
Seashore
Cost
£162

Scatter Tubes

Scatter Tube Large Options
Scatter Tube Large
Cost
£59
Small Scatter Tube Options
Scatter Tube Small
Cost
£39

Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket

The Riverside from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Riverside
Cost
£115
The Richmond from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Richmond
Cost
£241
Aluminium Urn from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
Aluminium Urn
Cost
£66
Child's Mahogany from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
Child's Mahogany
Cost
£57
Child's White from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
Child's White
Cost
£59
The Dorchester from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Dorchester
Cost
£145
The Imperial from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Imperial
Cost
£324
The Mardale from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Mardale
Cost
£176
The Wessex from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection
The Wessex
Cost
£88

Additional Services

  • Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care outside of normal office hours£195
  • Additional mileage (price per mile)£2.25
  • Embalming£150
  • Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) outside of normal office hours£50
  • Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)£225
  • Additional transfers of the deceased person's body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) outside of normal office hours (price per transfer)£325
  • Funeral service at separate location prior to committal£375
  • Conducting the funeral service outside of normal office hours, including bank holidays and weekends£595
  • Limousines£250
  • Hearse for floral tributes£305
  • Horse drawn hearsePOA
  • Personalised funeral procession£100
  • Attendance of a funeral director for burial of ashes£95
  • Additional mileage charge for the delivery of ashes beyond a 20 mile radius from our premises£1.00 (per mile)
  • Temporary grave markerfrom £70
  • Removal and replacement of headstone and basePOA
  • Additional time charge for vehiclePOA

Essential Third Party Costs

Additional costs need to be paid to various third parties in order for the Attended Funeral to take place. Find out what these are and why they are necessary:

Overview

Overview

Example Third Party Costs

  • Crematorium Cost£1230
  • Celebrant or Minister Fee£217
  • Total essential third party costs£1447

Crematoria Costs

Basingstoke Crematorium - North Waltham
6.77 miles away
Manor Farm, RG25 2BA
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Allotted Time
45
Seating Capacity
96
Guide Price
£1230
Cost Per Minute
£27.33
West Berkshire Crematorium - Thatcham
13.87 miles away
Bath Road, RG19 4LD
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Allotted Time
40
Seating Capacity
96
Guide Price
£1190
Cost Per Minute
£29.75
Reading Crematorium - Caversham
21.50 miles away
All Hallows Road, RG4 5LP
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Allotted Time
45
Seating Capacity
100
Guide Price
£995
Cost Per Minute
£22.11

Minister or Celebrant

Optional Costs

Optional extras can be added to further personalise your loved one's funeral. Find out more about these below:

Optional costs

Optional costs

Example of Optional Funeral Costs

*Data based on UK averages in the SunLife Cost of Dying report 2020

  • Memorial£910
  • Catering£408
  • Flowers£184
  • Venue hire£245
  • Death notice£82
  • Order sheets/service cards£88

Memorials

Granite headstone with a polished finish and gold leaf inscription
Granite headstone with a polished finish and gold leaf inscription
Mausoleum standing in the grounds of a cemetery
Mausoleum standing in the grounds of a cemetery
A row of cremation memorials, with a floral tribute laid before them
A row of cremation memorials, with a floral tribute laid before them
A memorial bench and assorted cremation memorials, set out in the Gardens of Remembrance
A memorial bench and assorted cremation memorials, set out in the Gardens of Remembrance

Flowers

Funeral flowers placed on a coffin
Funeral flowers placed on a coffin
A coffin spray
A coffin spray
A floral letter tribute
A floral letter tribute
A coffin spray
A coffin spray

Charitable Donations