Funeral Directors are required by Government Order to share their prices using a Standardised Price List set by the Competition and Markets Authority.
At Andrew Smith Funeral Services, we believe in being completely open and transparent, so all our prices are published for you to see.
When you are comparing funeral companies, it can be easy to think that they all offer the same level of service and that price is the only thing that matters – but that is not true. Funeral directors can vary greatly in the quality of care and service they provide, and much of the work they do for you happens behind the scenes.
When choosing a funeral director, it is worth looking at more than just cost. Think about their reputation, the standard of their facilities, the quality of the products they offer, and – most importantly – the compassion and professionalism of their staff. These are the people who will be looking after both your family and your loved one.
Our published price list will help you understand your options, compare prices, and make the choice that feels right for you.
Attended Funeral
This is a funeral where family and friends have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person at the same time as they attend their burial or cremation.
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Funeral Director’s Charges Only £1,950
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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements £626
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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 £626
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Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at the funeral director’s premises £272
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Providing a suitable coffin – this will be a traditional Oak effect coffin with brassed fittings and white Taffeta lining £300
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Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) £50
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At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle £466
Unattended Funeral
This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself. Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.
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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) £1,125
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Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee) 2 £1,505
Fees You Must Pay
This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself. Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 £1,032 - 1,290
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In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: £1,480
For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees.
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: £980
Additional Funeral Director Products & Services
This funeral director may be able to supply a range of optional, additional products and services, or to arrange (on your behalf) for a third party to supply them. Examples include:
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Additional mileage (price per mile) £1.50
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Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) £350
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Collection and delivery of ashes POR
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Embalming £160
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Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) POR
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Services supplied outside of normal office hours POR
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1 This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2 In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.