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Our Services

Create A Beautiful Farewell

We know how difficult and daunting it can be when someone you love dies, especially if you’re also responsible for arranging the funeral.

We’re here to help you with the entire process and guide you through the options, so that you have the time, space and resources you need to arrange a funeral that befits both the person that has died and those who have been left behind.

Every funeral should be as unique as the person it is for.

All our personal yet professional services are based on your wishes and are designed to be as flexible as possible to enable you to have the best funeral service. We are proud to serve London and beyond.

We don’t do packages, but below are some examples of our services and related costs to help you choose the type of service you would like.

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CREMATION SERVICE EXAMPLE FEE

  • Attending to all necessary arrangements, including liaising with third parties, collating the legal documentation & collection from a local address during office hours
  • Care of the person who has died prior to the funeral
  • Morning service at a The City of London Crematorium (pre 10.00)
  • Provision of a funeral director & bearers
  • Transfer of the person who has died to The City of London Crematorium in our hearse
  • York Oak veneer coffin
  • Does not include celebrant or priest
From £2,415
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BURIAL SERVICE EXAMPLE FEE

  • Attending to all necessary arrangements, including liaising with third parties, collating the legal documentation & collection from a local address during office hours
  • Care of the person who has died prior to the funeral
  • Provision of a funeral director & bearers
  • Transfer of the person who has died to the local cemetery of your choice in our hearse
  • York Oak veneer coffin
  • Does not include grave fees
  • Does not include celebrant or priest
From £2,415
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REPATRIATION EXAMPLE FEE

  • Attending to all necessary arrangements, including liaising with third parties, collating the legal documentation & collection from a local address during office hours

  • Care of the person who has died prior to the repatriation

  • Embalming as per legal requirement

  • Direct transfer of the person who has died to the relevant airport

  • York Oak veneer zinc lined coffin

  • Does not include attending a Church or Mosque

From £1,870
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Religious Service Example Fee

  • Attending to all necessary arrangements, including liaising with third parties, collating the legal documentation & collection from a local address during office hours

  • Care of the person who has died prior to the funeral

  • Opportunity for the family to wash & dress the person who has died 

  • Provision of a funeral director & bearers

  • Transfer of the person who has died to The City of London Crematorium in our hearse

  • York Oak veneer coffin

  • Does not include celebrant or priest

From £3,532
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Green & Eco-Friendly Funeral Example Fee

  • Attending to all necessary arrangements, including liaising with third parties, collating the legal documentation & collection from a local address during office hours

  • Care of the person who has died prior to the funeral

  • Opportunity for the family to wash & dress the person who has died

  • Morning service at a local burial ground or crematorium (pre 10.00)

  • Provision of a funeral director & bearers on the day of the funeral

  • Transfer of the person who has died to a local burial ground or crematorium

  • Eco coffin (cardboard or natural material)

  • Does not include celebrant or priest

From £3,532
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DIRECT CREMATION EXAMPLE FEE

  • A Direct Cremation is a cremation with no service and is unattended

  • At Compassionate Funerals you have the opportunity to have a small gathering and spend time with the person who has died prior to the cremation in our family room

  • You can have your loved one dressed in their own clothes and will be able to place person items in the coffin with them
  • We will work with you to find a date that feels right. 
  • The price is inclusive of all fees and includes a simple jute coffin
  • Our Direct Cremations take place at Manor Park Crematorium.  It is possible to arrange it at other crematoriums but this will incur additional fees

 

From £1,850

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Essential Costs

£1,900 - Professional Fees (from)

This includes:

​An initial meeting with us, at our premises or a local address.

​Advice and help throughout the funeral arranging process.

​Collection, care, washing, and dressing of the person who has died.

​Spending time with the person who has died in our peaceful family room.

​Overseeing of legal paperwork.

​Liaising with all external parties (celebrant, venues, priest etc) to ensure the funeral ceremony reflects your wishes.

​Our full support and presence on the day of the funeral.

 

Not included:

  • ​Cremation or Burial Fee

This cost varies depending on which venue you choose.​ 

    Coffins

    • £550 - York Oak Veneer Coffin

    • £850 - Derby Solid Oak Coffin

    • £700 - Natural Woven Coffins (from)

    • £2,200 - American Style Caskets (from)
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    Coffin Bearers

    • £80 - Meet at Crematorium

    • £85 - Meet at Cemetery

    • £95 - Multiple Locations (from)

    • Friends or family members can also carry the coffin. Full instruction and supervision will be given.

    Third Party Fees

    • £250 - Priest (from)

    • £350 - Celebrant (from)

    • £150 - Organist (from)

    Vehicles

    • £380 - Hearse (3hrs)

    • £380 - Limousine (3hrs)

    • £1,450 - Horse Drawn (two horses + carriage)

    • £100 - Extra time per hour per vehicle

    Weekend surcharges may apply

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    Other Costs

    • £350 - Out of Hours Collection

    • Out of office hours view/wash/Puja - £150 first hour, £100 per extra hour

    • £550 - Take into Church or Home (separate from funeral day)

    • Friends or family members can also carry the coffin. Full instruction and supervision will be given.

    • £220 - Embalming by request (from)

    • £450 - Saturday Funeral surcharge

    • £550 - Sunday Funeral surcharge

    • £70 - Collection of Ashes from local crematorium (hold for one month)

    • Temporary Grave Marker £95
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    Funeral Advice

    • If you would like to organise the funeral yourself, we can give you advice on how to do this, from £150 per hour
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    Words From Families We’ve Served

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    Outstanding service, they treat you like family and listen to all your needs. Words cannot do justice to the service they delivered for my Auntie. Multicultural, multifaith team thats what makes them the best funeral directors in the UK. Thanks again guys

    Alima

    Muslim

    Compassionate Funerals are very caring, considerate and truly live up to their name. I was at a funeral of a friend's father which they took complete care of, going above and beyond, to ensure it ran smoothly. A truly blessed funeral company. Thank you!

    Ayub

    Spiritual

    The team at Compassionate Funerals were exceptional. Allistair was very accommodating and came to the family house to meet all the family to get a sense of our mother who passed away. They made us feel like we were celebrating the life of our loved one rather than grieving a loss.
    I would highly recommend them.

    Sonia

    Christian

    I highly recommend Compassionate. They responded quickly and sensitively to our requests within a tight timeframe (after our mother passed away very suddenly) and supported us wonderfully in providing a lovely service.

    Zoe

    Humanist

    I found Compassionate Funerals to be very helpful, reliable and economical. I have recommended them since and would do so again.

    Jon Underwood

    Buddhist

    Couldn't have asked for more. Allistair and his staff helped my family through one of our toughest times. The kindness, warmth and patience shown to us was more then we could ever have expected.

    We would like to sincerely thank you for your support.

    Quynh

    Roman Catholic

    Allistair and the rest of Compassionate Funerals were excellent. They were always responsive, kind and gentle, providing just the right amount of help that we needed to guide us through the process.

    Extremely professional and high quality.

    Dave

    Secular

    A wonderful warm welcoming establishment. The personal service is impeccable and perfect for all your requirements. Highly recommend the friendly and intimate service this lovely couple offer.

    Mariya

    Muslim

    This is a family run business who are very compassionate people. No details are too big or too small and they really do care about everyone they meet. They provide a great service with really friendly and helpful staff Its a pleasure knowing them.

    Matthew

    Secular

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