We are proud to be part of the Fair Funeral Pledge as being part of the pledge we are to show our lowest prices including disbursements or third party costs which are clearly stated in each service below.
Funeral Services Price List
Valid Until 31st March 2026
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At Howard Funeral Directors, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, respectful, and personalised funeral services. The following options are available to you:
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1. Direct Cremation
A simple, respectful service with no ceremony. The deceased is cared for by our team, and the cremated remains are returned to you.
Price: £1450.00
Includes transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours.
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2. Direct Personal
Like Direct Cremation, but with viewing facilities in our chapel of rest, allowing families to spend time with their loved one before cremation.
Price: £1550.00
Includes transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours. Families can provide clothing or select from our range of satin gowns.
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3. Simple Service
A hearse with a graveside service or full service at the crematorium, conducted by a minister or celebrant. This includes all burial and cremation fees, and transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours.
Price: £2750.00
Note: This service does not include chapel of rest or viewing facilities.
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4. Standard Service
A traditional service, including a hearse, one limousine, and a full ceremony at the crematorium or cemetery, led by a minister or celebrant. Viewing facilities are provided.
Price:
£3255.00
Includes transportation within a 20-mile radius during office hours. Families can provide clothing or select from our range of satin gowns.
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Additional Costs & Services
• Funeral Director’s Charges (Included in all services): £1150
• Additional Limousine: £185 per limousine
• Bringing into Our Care Outside
Office Hours: £80
• Light Oak Veneer Coffin: Included in all services £365
. Celebrant or minister fees vary depending on the minister or celebrant: £190 - £250
• Alternative Coffins: A variety of coffins are available in different styles, materials, and finishes. Please inquire for more details and pricing.
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Personalised Services
We understand that every family’s needs are unique. Our services can be tailored to fit your preferences. If you require a full written quote or have special requests, please contact us. We are here to support and guide you.
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Please note:
For all of a services we must ask that 50% of the total cost of the funeral is paid before the service takes place.
Viewing conditions: Sadly we may not be able to offer a viewing if your loved one has any chance of carrying a bloodborne disease. This rule is put in place to protect us and our staff and should not be taken personally.
Transparency:
Following our fair price and transparency policy please find below all third party prices that we pay on your behalf:
Crematorium
Cremation fee (inc. medical referee) - £1075.00
Double cremations (for second cremation) - £451.00
Cremation fee (inc. medical referee) 20-minute service (9:30 am & 9:50 am) - £700.00
Environmental levy - £49.00
Cremation fee including environmental levy & medical referee fee
Direct cremation inc. environmental levy
(Between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, no service) - £419.00
Use of chapel facilities only - £127.00
Use of chapel facilities for additional 40 minutes (pre-booked) - £127.00
Use of chapel facilities for additional 40 minutes, or part thereof without prior arrangement. This will be monitored and charged to the funeral director - £182.00
Interment of cremated remains in the crematorium grounds (inc. double interment) - £125.00
Disinterment of cremated remains from the crematorium grounds - £185.00
Strewing of cremated remains from another crematorium - £100.00
Cemeteries
Adult Grave
Purchase of exclusive right of burial in grave (dug for 2 only) - £1367.00
Half-price fee to be charged when the grave is unfit for burial
Pre-purchase of exclusive right of burial (dug for 2 only) - £272.00
Renewal of exclusive right of burial for 50 years
Graves will be bought back at the original purchase price
Interment Fee
Purchase and interment in a new grave for 2 (double funeral) - £2312.00
Woodland burial (dug for 1) - £1174.00
Vaulted grave (exclusive rights burial in grave) - £1844.00
Purchase of exclusive rights of burial in a grave in the Muslim section (dug for 1) (timber/slab cover) - £1844.00
Purchase of exclusive rights of burial in a grave in the Muslim section (dug for 1) (earthen) - £1399.00
Additional excavation charge for coffins exceeding 28” - £74.00
Additional grave space - £319.00
Test dig grave (fee to be waived if space is available) - £125.00
Exhumation of grave - POA
Removal of Headstone by Cemetery Team - £106
Transfer of ownership - £53.00.