Our Pricing Structure Explained
Our Pricing Structure Explained
Our Fees Explained. Simple, Honest and Transparent
Our Standard Charges
Escort of the Deceased from hospital or HM Coroners within Birmingham conurbation, during their normal opening times, to our main funeral home and any other necessary travel prior to the funeral day. Hearse and first family limousine, professional service charges. (this includes:- arranging and conducting the funeral and it's proceedings, liaising with all necessary third parties, care and preparation of the deceased whilst in our charge and 24 hour access to viewing and visiting facilities)
Traditional style, oak veneered coffin with satin lining ........................ £1500.00
Each additional limousine ...... £165.00
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Taking Home of the Deceased (Funeral director and one bearer)
- One hour before the funeral .............................. £nil
- Otherwise between 8.00am and 5.00pm ........... £185.00
- Saturday or after 5.00pm .............................. £225.00
- Sundays or Bank Holidays ............................. £295.00
Reception into Church (Funeral director and two bearers)
- 8.00am to 8.00pm Weekdays ............. £245.00
- Sundays or Bank Holidays .......................... £365.00
Preservation treatment can be arranged if appropriate and will usually be charged at cost. This is typically around £95.00.
The following are further examples of frequently requested options and are meant as a guide to standard pricing structures.
Tranquility Cremation Range
- Basic Coffin
- Escort of Deceased from HMC or Hospital during their normal opening hours
- Deceased dressed in their own attire
- Congregation to meet cortege at service location
- Assistance of two or more family bearers
Total Cost £995 plus Disbursement factor
For Comparison, we can advise that DIGNITY (owners of E F Edwards and A Hazel, amongst others) has a similar package to this on; the difference being their price - £2345
Eminence
- Traditional Coffin
- Escort of Deceased from HMC or Hospital during their normal opening hours
- Deceased dressed in their own attire
- Visiting (if desired) on the weekday evening prior to the service
- Cortege from one address within 6 miles (hearse and one family limousine)
- Assistance of two or more family bearers
Total Cost £1350 plus Disbursement factor
Coffin may be upgraded to Traditional Oak Veneer for a supplement of £65
Regency
- Traditional Oak or Mahogany Veneer Coffin
- Deceased dressed in their own attire or funeral robe
- Visiting (if desired) by appointment any time from three days prior to the service
- Cortege from one address within 15 miles (hearse and one family limousine) and return to any address within 15 mile radius of service location
- Cosmetic Preservation Treatment available, if appropriate and desired.
Total Cost £1500 plus Disbursement factor
Prestige
- Quality Oak or Mahogany Veneer Coffin
- Deceased dressed in their own attire or funeral robe
- Visiting (if desired) by appointment any time (24hours) from two days prior to the service
- Cortege from one address within 15 miles (hearse and two family limousines) and return to any address within 15 mile radius of service location
- One vehicle available for return journey from drop off point or to pick up for (latest pick up time8.00pm.)
- Cosmetic Preservation Treatment available, if appropriate and desired.
Total Cost £1850 plus Disbursement factor
With the exception of the Premier Cremation Range, we can vary the elements, to give a more personal service, for example; Horse Drawn Hearses, additional or Prestige Limousines, Personalized Caskets, Floral Tributes, and Ecological considerations. Please talk to our experienced staff to help you realize a tribute that best suits your wishes.
Our Coffin and Casket range, from traditional styles through to wicker, bamboo or pampas grass, and on to themed coffins and caskets, or American style caskets is unbeatable. With over one hundred different styles, colours and materials to choose from.
With Coffin and Casket prices ranging from £275 to £122,000 we guarantee that there is a style and price to suit the character of the person it is being purchased for.
There is no charge for Credit or Debit card payments on our fees. However, a charge of 2% will be made for Credit card disbursement payments. For a cremation service this is typically in the region of £9.50.
