The Chapel Service

When you choose the Chapel Service, our expert Funeral Directors will help arrange a one-hour service in one of our chapels. We will then conduct an unattended cremation with the highest levels of care.

Our chapels offer a peaceful setting where family and friends can remember and celebrate the life of your loved one. Once the ceremony is over, the cremation will take place without family or friends present. The cremation will be carried out with dignity and respect, overseen by one of our professional attendants.

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The Chapel Service by J E Spence Funeral Directors

Our Costs
Our Price Promise
Inclusions
A Personal Service
Service Details
Third Party Costs
Optional Costs

Our Service to You

Our Funeral Directors will use years of experience to help arrange a service that reflects your loved one and their life. From the moment we take them into our care to the funeral and beyond, you can count on us for guidance and support.

We want to make arranging a funeral as straightforward as possible for you. When you choose our Chapel Service, you will be introduced to a professional funeral arranger, who will guide you through all the steps required to put together the ideal farewell.

Your funeral arranger will plan the service with you in our funeral home, or over the telephone, depending on what suits you best. They will also work with any necessary third parties on your behalf, managing any paperwork or payments required for the funeral to go ahead.

We will also provide a complimentary Funeral Notice on our website to commemorate the life of your loved one. Here, people attending the funeral can find details of the service and any additional information in one, convenient place.

Once the service and cremation have been carried out, you can still count on us for aftercare, advice, guidance and further assistance.

Please note that the estimated total cost of The Chapel Service (shown in the table) includes a basic coffin with lining and fittings. We have a wide choice of alternative coffins and caskets available for an additional cost. You can take a look at these in the “Service Details” section below.

Estimated Cost of Funeral

Chapel Service£1695
(Includes our Park Coffin)£0
Plus estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister£228
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1923

The Chapel Service at a Glance:

We will bring your loved one into our care, using specialist vehicles and equipment, where they will then rest in a climate-controlled mortuary
We will dress your loved one in a suitable basic gown and follow any instructions regarding hair and makeup
Your funeral arranger will guide you through the planning process, step by step, offering support every step of the way
They will also liaise with all necessary third parties and manage all documentation and external payments on your behalf
We will create a complimentary online Funeral Notice, celebrating the life of your loved one and providing details of the service
Your loved one will be transported to the crematorium with dignity and respect in a specialised funeral vehicle
For an additional cost, you can choose from our wide range of urns and caskets for your loved one’s ashes
We also provide the additional option of memorials for your loved one. Please speak to a member of the team for information on memorial pricing
If you wish to have your loved one’s ashes interred, we can also arrange this. Again, please contact us for further information on pricing

Some Important Things to Consider

There will be no embalming service offered
You will not be able to visit your loved one before the cremation
We will only be able to host the service at our chosen chapel
There will be limited flexibility on the date and time of the service; the service will take place at our chapel as soon as possible
The cremation will be unattended and will take place at one of our selected local crematoriums at a later date

Alternative Choices

If you’re looking for a more flexible and customisable service, or if you’d like something more minimalist, one of our alternative funeral services may suit you better:

Service Details

Here’s some further information on what you can expect from our Chapel Service:

Our Chapel

The Chapel at our Adel funeral home offers a peaceful and fitting space for family and friends to remember and celebrate the life of your loved one. The service will last for up to one hour and, for an additional cost, can be led by a minister or celebrant.

Allotted timeYour loved one’s service will last around one hour
LocationThe chapel can be easily accessed via the entrance to our funeral home
ParkingThere is plenty of parking available at the front of the building

For more information on our Adel chapel, please get in touch and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We may also be able to provide alternative options if you would like the service to be held in an alternative chapel.

Our Range of Coffins and Caskets

With a range of tastefully-designed coffins and caskets available, there is a wide selection for you to choose from, including picture, willow and bamboo coffins. Our team will be on hand to help you make the right choice for your needs.

The Heavenly White from

The Last Supper from

Cardboard Coffin from

Fishing Scene from

The Exmoor from

Our Casket Collection

Made from quality materials in both wood and metal, our choice of caskets are available in a range of traditional and contemporary styles

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

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

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

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

Solid wood coffins, ornately crafted to create an air of elegant distinction. British-made (apart from The Last Supper coffin) and available in both light and dark woods, they include a plush interior and quality fittings.

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

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

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

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

An ethically sourced, biodegradable range of eco coffins, crafted from cardboard, bamboo and willow. Sustainable materials are used to ensure an environmentally friendly choice.

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

Printed directly onto the wood, for the highest quality finish, our picture coffins provide a modern alternative to the traditional offering. With a variety of designs available, you can add a more personal touch to your loved one's funeral. See our Cremation Urns for the complementary range.

Fishing

A wooden picture coffin, with a gentle fishing theme. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.

Cost

£659

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

A wooden coffin depicting a scene paying tribute to the golfing enthusiast. All materials used in production are ethically sourced.

Cost

£659

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

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

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

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

This wooden picture coffin is depicted by evoking memories of times spent by the sea.

Cost

£659

Our Traditional Collection

Traditional coffins made from traditional materials by our own craftsmen at our East Yorkshire facility. All coffins meet the requirements for cremation or burial.

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

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

A dark mahogany gloss finish with matching mouldings, completed by silver-effect furnishings and a quilted, white satin interior.

Cost

£599

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

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

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

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

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

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 Limousines

We have a fleet of funeral limousines available for use by you and your immediate family, and, if desired, extended family and friends. Built to the highest specifications and professionally maintained to ensure continual service, our chauffer-driven limousines provide a comfortable and dignified method by which to travel to your loved one's funeral.

Dependent upon the style of vehicle, our funeral cars are usually capable of carrying a maximum of between seven and nine mourners. It is traditional for immediate family to take the first and, if necessary, second limousine, with other family and friends using any additional cars or following on in their own vehicles.

To find out more about our funeral limousines, speak to one of the team at our Adel funeral home today.

A fleet of funeral cars

Our Range of Urns

From the traditional to the contemporary, through to the eco friendly, the cremation urns within our range provide a decorative and respectful choice for keeping your loved one's ashes safe. Take a look at the urns and scatter tubes we have to offer.

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

The Riverside from our Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket collection

The Riverside from our collection

Natural Ashes Containers

Environmentally-friendly ashes containers made to the highest standards from sustainable and biodegradable materials.

Bamboo Ashes Container

Cost

£110

Willow Ashes Container

Cost

£131

Picture Urns

For a more contemporary look, our picture urns can offer a personalised touch, with a range of designs that can be chosen to match the coffin. Printed directly onto the wood for the highest quality finish.

Fishing

Cost

£162

Footballs

Cost

£162

Golf

Cost

£162

Lily

Cost

£162

Manhanttan

Cost

£162

Motorcycle

Cost

£162

Poppy

Cost

£162

Summer Garden

Cost

£162

Seashore

Cost

£162

Scatter Tubes

Made from 90% recycled materials and available in a range of appealing designs, our scatter tubes are suitable for the use of scattering ashes, burying in the ground, or as a simple keepsake to remember your loved one by.

Scatter Tube Large

Cost

£59

Scatter Tube Small

Cost

£39

Traditional Urns and Ashes Casket

A selection of traditionally-designed urns and caskets, providing a dignified final resting place for your loved one's ashes.

The Riverside

Cost

£115

The Richmond

Cost

£241

Aluminium Urn

Cost

£66

Child's Mahogany

Cost

£57

Child's White

Cost

£59

The Dorchester

Cost

£145

The Mardale

Cost

£176

The Wessex

Cost

£88

We are always available to discuss any of the additional services, along with their corresponding fees, that are listed here. You can visit our Adel funeral home or, alternatively, call us on

0113 268 2842

to find out more. It is also possible to add in further options, such as floral tributes and memorials, which you can discuss with our funeral arranger or read more about below.

Bringing the person who has died into care outside of normal office hours£195
Additional mileage charge for travel beyond a 20 mile radius of our premises£2.25

Essential Third Party Costs

There are third party costs that need to be paid for our Chapel Service to take place. Here’s some more information on what these fees are and why they are necessary:

Minister or Celebrant

Usually, a funeral celebrant or a minister will lead your loved one’s funeral service. Their role is to address the congregation and, if you wish, provide a eulogy to your loved one.

We can help you choose the right minister or celebrant for your loved one’s funeral. Popular options tend to include:

Religious leaders

Civil celebrants

Humanist celebrants

Friends or members of the family

If you already have a preferred minister or celebrant in mind, you are more than welcome to use them. We will manage the payment of this third-party cost, as well as handling the relevant documentation, making sure that the funeral can go ahead.

Costs can vary, but as a reference we have listed the fee for a Church of England minister, which is £198 in England and £86 in Wales.

Details of this third-party cost will be included on your invoice. For further information, please feel free to call us on 

0113 268 2842

and we’ll be happy to help.

A Minister or Celebrant of your choice can take the service, or we can suggest one

Optional Costs

Optional extras can be added to make your loved one's funeral even more personal, find out more below:

Overview

Our Chapel Service is flexible, allowing you to add extras to further personalise your loved one’s funeral service. Our Adel funeral directors have experience in conducting a wide variety of different funerals and can help arrange additional services you may be interested in.

For an additional cost, we can help to arrange alternative coffins, a limousine, service stationery, funeral flowers, an obituary and more.

We’ve created a table to show some examples of popular additional services, along with the average* sum spent on each in the UK. If you’d like any further information on these services and pricing, please call 

0113 268 2842

and a member of our team will be able to advise you further.

Example of Optional Funeral Costs

*Data based on UK averages in the SunLife Cost of Dying report 2019

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

Taking the time to remember your loved one is an important part of the healing process. Many of our families find that a memorial dedicated to their loved one helps to focus their thoughts and bring a degree of comfort at an otherwise difficult time.

We can help you to choose the right funeral memorial for your loved one and arrange to have it made and, where necessary, installed. Options for a memorial to your loved one include:

Headstones

Cremation memorials

Plaques

Ashes jewellery

Cremation urns

Memorial benches

Vases

Memorial trees

Statues.

Speak to one of the team at J E Spence Funeral Directors about a memorial for your loved one. Call us on

0113 268 2842

Granite headstone with a polished finish and gold leaf inscription

Mausoleum standing in the grounds of a cemetery

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

Floral Tributes

Funeral wreaths, coffin sprays and other floral tributes are still a traditional feature at funerals, even though a lot of people now choose to make a charitable donation instead.

A visually arresting way by which you can express your love for the one you have lost, funeral flowers come in a variety of arrangements, such as:

Funeral wreaths

Floral arrangements

Coffin sprays

Casket sprays

We are here to help you choose a suitable floral tribute to your loved one. To discuss your options, call our Adel funeral home on

0113 268 2842

Florist preparing a floral tribute from a variety of funeral flowers

A posy of red roses and white lilies arranged into a classic floral tribute

Our Modern Open Wreath, a rose floral tribute with a mix of pink and white flowers

Funeral flowers awaiting preparation for a basket arrangement

Order Sheets and Service Cards

The Order of Service provides you and the congregation with a schedule of how the funeral will proceed, and will include the sequence of hymns and music, along with readings, the eulogy and the committal.

It is often handed out as the mourners arrive at the venue and can be anything from an Order Sheet or Service Card, to a short booklet. These can be made more distinctive with photographs and meaningful quotes to offer a more personal reflection of your loved one. Many choose to keep their Order of Service, treasuring them along with the other special memories and mementos of a life sadly passed.

Whether in the form of an Order Sheet, Service Card or booklet, we can help you to decide upon an Order of Service from the options available to you. To find out more about the choices you have, call our funeral home on

0113 268 2842

Speak to us to find out more about our range of personalised Orders of Service