Making lots of choices can be stressful so a big part of our role is helping people navigate the various decisions they have to make. We're very transparent about what things cost, and can work to any budget.
We listen to you
We always start with a conversation and from there our role is flexible, working around your wants and needs. We will always be open, honest and committed to you.
We collect the person who has died
Our carefully trained, professional teams collect the person who has died and look after them in our mortuary. You're absolutely welcome to spend time here with the person whilst we look after them.
We take a gentle, thoughtful approach
For most of our clients this means natural care with no unnecessary invasive procedures. We give you information and choices so that you can make the decisions that are right for you.
We guide your choices
We'll sit with you and help you decide on the various options available in terms of venue, transport and everything else that is meaningful to you. Our job is to support, inform and explain rather than prescribe or push.
We organise everything
We coordinate all of the administration and paperwork carefully, making things as simple for you as possible. We also make arrangements for the funeral itself, coordinating the different parts and people involved.
We help on the day
We're with you on the day, making sure everything happens in the way you've planned. This is different for everyone and our flexibility is an important part of the service we want to provide.
Costing Our Support
Our Full, Flexible Support
Most of our clients choose to enlist our full, bespoke support, seeking our help and guidance throughout the process from the very first call, to the day of the funeral and beyond. If you have an instinct to take on some of the practicalities yourself and just want a little help, do give us a call so we can talk through your plans and how we can help.
The price does not include funeral choices such as the coffin and hearse. Nor does it include doctors' fees or cremation or burial costs.
£1,850 + your needs and choices
Simple Cremation
A Simple Cremation is a cremation with no ceremony attached, but involves the same gentle, thoughtful care and attention from our team. We choose the crematorium, date, and use an early morning booking.
The price includes everything you need, including a simple coffin and hearse, doctors' and cremation fees.
£1,950 (fixed cost)
Costing Your Choices
Separate from our support, there are a number of choices you'll need to make. These choices are an opportunity to add personality and meaning to a funeral; ranging from the coffin and venue, to flowers and musicians. We’ve listed a snapshot of some of these below, to give you an idea of what’s possible.
Key Elements
There are some beautiful, hand-made, eco-conscious, elegant, simple coffins available. Many of these coffins are made in Britain, and can be made very personal. There are a whole host of different styles, materials, colours and shapes out there.
Here are some examples which might feel right, or view the entire selection on our full price list via the link below. Of course, if you have found something that you like but haven’t seen on our list, just let us know and we can source it for you.
English willow, toffee colour, traditional shape - £670
ELM Veneer with traditional handles - £380
WHITE CARDBOARD WITH ROPE HANDLES - £340
Wool coffin, curve ended - £850
Banana Leaf coffin - £620
Bellacouche Oseberg Cradle coffin with cover - £895
Solid pine coffin - £660
Personalised wooden coffin - £995
You may very well already have a venue in mind for the funeral. It may be at your local cemetery or crematorium, or a favourite local woodland. But for some people, none of the ‘standard’ venues feel quite right. It's entirely up to you which crematorium you would like to use for example. We’ve supported lots of people to consider whether their local village hall, pub, sports club, much-loved restaurant or back garden might feel like a more inspiring place to hold a funeral. There’s almost no limit to the possibilities. Talk to us about any and all your ideas.
Here are a few lovely places that might help spark some inspiration:
Clandon Wood
Le Gothique
Putney Rowing Club
Pembroke Lodge
South Downs Natural Burial Site
Battersea Arts Centre
Some families are confident that they want to lead the service themselves, with the simplicity and privacy that this brings. Others will choose a religious leader to reflect their faith. However lots of families would like someone to help them craft the content of the service. A celebrant can provide a solid anchor for the day, helping to lead the goodbyes. There are some magnificent celebrants who we know well. Do talk to us about what you think you need and we’ll find you just the right person to help.
Whether a simple, discreet hearse-style vehicle feels right, or you’re looking for a traditional, vintage Daimler hearse and matching limousine - there’s a huge range of choices available. We will be able to help find the right option whether you’re looking for something simple and straightforward, elegant and traditional, regal and dramatic, or just personally significant to you. And of course you can absolutely use your own car if the dimensions work.
Vintage Silver Daimler - From £450
Traditional black limousine - From £380
1937 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith hearse - From £850
Traditional black hearse - From £350
POPPY’S MERCEDES HEARSE - £250
Leopard print Daimler hearse - From £450
We can recommend some stunning options to consider - from coffin sprays and hand-tied bouquets to amazing creative displays. You can also bring flowers yourself, from a favourite florist or your own garden.
3ft Spray - From £175
3ft spray - From £175
Full garland - From £250
Details
The emotional power of music, especially when performed live, is often the highlight of any event. There are lots of talented performers and musicians who may be the perfect fit for you and your family, from singers and musicians to bagpipers. Let us know what is important to you and we can connect you with the right people.
It can be so important to include children and babies at funerals. We’d love to help make it easy as possible to keep them amused and busy while the funeral is underway. We are partnering with the brilliant Toy Box Tots to arrange a curated box of age-appropriate toys for the under 5s to help keep the little ones entertained, along with a copy of Badger’s Parting Gifts to take home. We can also help you find experienced and excellent childcare for longer events.
Toy Box Tots - £60
Toy Box Tots - £60
There are beautiful and simple ways to bring extra meaning and to capture memories on the day. Some of these ideas might feel right.
Memory book and signs - £23
Memory jar and remembrance cards - £30
Lots of crematoria will include a simple urn in the price of cremation. But if you would prefer something more personal and beautiful, there are lots of things to choose from. From biodegradable urns shaped as acorns, to beautifully handcrafted wooden urns or simple and elegant scatter tubes to woven bags - let us help find something that is right for you.
Acorn Urn - £85
Pebblewood Urn - £395
Large Bluebell scatter tube - £35
Oak Urn - £250
Woollen Poppy Seed Pouch - £91
Capturing something precious and personal, and keeping it close can help bring comfort. There are some brilliant makers out there who create some lovely mementoes. It might be a delicate piece of fingerprint jewellery or much-loved bear to keep some ashes safe. Here are a few for starters.
Fingerprint pendant and necklace - £125
Capturing what happens on the day, from small moments to meaningful speeches, can help to bring back the memories you don’t want to forget. We can connect you with incredible, experienced and discreet photographers and videographers who can help create something to treasure.
Full Price List
We’re open today until 5pm
We're here to help you decide which options could suit you best. Our usual working hours are 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, but you can still reach our urgent collections team outside those hours by calling us and following the instructions on our answerphone system.
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