Worcester Funeral Costs

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Dignified funeral services in Worcester

Our professional funeral directors in Worcester will help you plan the funeral you want for your loved one.

We provide two options to choose from - the Attended Funeral and the Unattended Funeral. Our Attended Funeral offers flexible arrangements and we can help arrange any additional services you may wish for. The Unattended Funeral offers a simple and dignified direct cremation without mourners present.
Flowers at a funeral service

Our Funeral Services

  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2695
    plus £1186 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1186 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2695
    plus £1186 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1186 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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  • Our Memorials

    Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.
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    From
    -
    plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).
    plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).
    Our Memorials

    Our Memorials

    Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.
    From
    -
    plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).
    plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).
    Our Memorials
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Comparing different funeral services

Compare our packages to decide which best suits your needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a fully bespoke funeral with a service, a direct cremation, or anything in between, our expert team will be able to help.

Rest assured that both you and your loved one will receive the same, high quality of care that we pride ourselves on, regardless of which option you choose.
Your loved one will always:
  • Be cared for by our experienced and professionally trained staff
  • Lay at peace in our climate-controlled mortuary, where they will receive continuous care
  • Be treated with the respect and dignity that we are known for
Whichever package you choose, we will always provide advice and guidance on all aspects of the funeral. This includes liaising with the necessary third parties on your behalf. We will provide support with the administration and arrangement of the funeral, and will take care of the necessary paperwork for the funeral to legally proceed.
Service details
Our optional embalming service
Dressing your loved one in their own clothes
Visiting your loved one once they are in our care
The reception of your loved one into a home or place of worship prior to the funeral
The use of a hearse
The use of a limousine
A personalised funeral procession
An unlimited mourner attendance at the service (up to service venue capacity)
The attendance of a Funeral Director
The arrangement of services, such as arranging a minister, officiant and organist on your behalf
The organisation of additional services, like flowers, obituaries and the collection of donations on your behalf
A choice of committal location
The attendance of mourners at the committal
The delivery of ashes within 20 miles
Unattended Funeral
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Attended Funeral
A service held at the place of committal, at a date and time to suit you. Services can be held at a separate location prior to committal at an additional cost
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Additional cost for visits outside office hours
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To be organised between you and the crematorium
Attended Funeral
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*With a Full Service Funeral, we will make the service as personal to you and your loved one as you wish

What does a Dignity funeral director do?

Here at A V Band Funeral Directors in Worcester we are sometimes asked the questions, “what does a funeral director do?” and, “what is involved in a typical day for a funeral director?”
Support the family ...
There is no such thing as a typical day at A V Band. We are committed to making at least one funeral director available out of hours, meaning no matter what time someone passes away, there will be a trained professional who can offer support.

While care for the departed is a critical feature of a funeral director's role, there is more to it. In fact, we're dedicated to supporting the family and helping them through what can be an emotional time, particularly when it comes to making decisions about the funeral service. That's why our funeral directors aim to give them the reassurance and guidance they need.
Supporting family members at a funeral service
Our funeral directors take time to find out as much as they can about the deceased from the family's point of view. Only by doing this can we expect to make recommendations about the type of funeral service that would fit with the wishes of the family and their loved one. This is all part of the service A V Band provides to the Worcester community it serves.

But it doesn't end there. As part of the ongoing support our funeral directors offer to every family dealing with loss, they also help with the administrative side of bereavement. They will take them through the paperwork that is required, giving guidance on how to complete it and help to ensure everything is done in a timely manner.
Funeral procession at a woodland burial
Our funeral directors are trained to offer unparalleled care to the departed. They make it their duty to ensure that every single person receives the same attentive treatment as part of our 'care of the deceased' process.

These funeral directors, alongside the funeral arrangers, embalmers and operatives, work to ensure that loved ones are looked after in accordance with the family's wishes. They always perform their duties to the highest standards, from the moment they collect the deceased through to the funeral service and final goodbye.
Funeral flowers placed on coffin lid
A V Band Funeral Directors is thankful to the community here in Worcester for allowing us to support them during the most difficult of times. It is a privilege that we do not take lightly.

We are always happy to assist and give a little something back. Whether it's working with care homes, training the clergy in funeral procedures, or advising public bodies on care for the deceased and bereaved, we believe in being more than just a funeral directors, repaying the trust our community has placed in us.
A comforting hand across a table

Frequently asked questions

  • When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.


  • The average cost of a cremation funeral in the UK is £3,744. However, this will vary according to location and other factors. Talk to your local funeral director to get a better idea of costs for the type of service you require.


  • The average cost of a burial in the UK is £4,798. This comprises burial charges, minister or celebrant fees, and funeral director fees. This cost does vary by location, your local funeral director will be able to give you a better understanding of costs.


  • Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.


  • You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.


  • Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.