The Parlour Service

Our Parlour Service provides a cremation funeral and the use of our specialist service venue, before an unattended cremation takes place at our selected crematorium.

The service venue offers a peaceful and fitting environment in which to celebrate the life of your loved one among family and friends. Once the ceremony is over, the cremation takes place without mourners, carried out with the utmost care and supervised by an experienced attendant.

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Our Service to You

Our expert team of funeral directors and arrangers are here to help you at this difficult time, supporting you throughout the entire process; from the moment we first meet, through to the day of the service and beyond.

While in our care, both you and your loved one will be treated with kindness and respect. Using our experience, we will take responsibility for ensuring all aspects are taken care of. From the necessary documentation to allow The Parlour Service and unattended cremation to go ahead, to arranging the third party payments.

We pride ourselves on the attention to detail and the highest standards of service that we provide, and are ready to ensure your loved one's funeral is a fitting send off.

The total estimated cost of The Parlour Service includes a basic coffin with lining and fittings. We have a wide choice of alternative coffin and casket options that are available for an additional cost.

Estimated Cost of Funeral

  • Parlour Service£1500
  • (Includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister£217
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1717

The Parlour Service at a Glance

  • Use of a Dignity Parlour for a one-hour service, with an unattended cremation to follow
  • Your loved one continually cared for with respect and dignity by a team of funeral experts, while resting in a climate-controlled mortuary
  • Personal, face-to-face guidance from our funeral arranger, who will also liaise with the necessary third parties on your behalf
  • Your loved one brought into our care by a professional team using specialist vehicles and equipment
  • We will arrange and manage payment of the crematorium fees on your behalf
  • Required documentation prepared, collected and distributed by us, so the funeral can legally proceed
  • You can visit your loved one in our private chapel of rest, by agreed appointment, during normal working hours
  • A complimentary online Funeral Notice, informing friends and family of the service and commemorating the life of your loved one
  • A basic coffin with lining and fittings included in price, with the option to upgrade to any other coffin or casket from our range
  • Your loved one's cremation supervised by a qualified attendant

    • Some Important Things to Consider

    • Services are limited to those detailed
    • The service will be held at our specialist venue only. There is limited flexibility on the date and time of the service
    • The cremation takes place at one of our selected crematoriums at a later date, with no mourners present
    • There is no embalming service offered
    • You will not be able to visit your loved one before the cremation

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 Parlour Service:

Our Parlour

Our Parlour

  • Seating capacityOur parlour accommodates 50 seated individuals and 20 standing individuals
  • Allotted timeThe service will last roughly one hour
  • LocationThe parlour is located inside our funeral home
  • ParkingThere are 12 parking spaces at our funeral home. There is also a public car park just a 3 minute walk away
Our Range of Coffins and Caskets

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 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
The Exmoor from

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 Limousines

A fleet of funeral cars
A fleet of funeral cars
Our Range of Urns

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
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
  • 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 Parlour Service to take place. Here’s some more information on what these fees are and why they are necessary:

Minister or Celebrant

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

Overview

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

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

Floral Tributes

Florist preparing a floral tribute from a variety of funeral flowers
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
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
Our Modern Open Wreath, a rose floral tribute with a mix of pink and white flowers
Funeral flowers awaiting preparation for a basket arrangement
Funeral flowers awaiting preparation for a basket arrangement

Order Sheets and Service Cards

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