What’s Included
Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements.
- Collecting and transporting the deceased person into our care from the place of death (Normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises).
- Care of the deceased person before the funeral at our centrally located care facility in Benfleet.
- Visitation can be arranged at your local office, additional fees will apply.
- Providing a suitable coffin – Walnut Effect Finish.
- Viewing the deceased person for family and friends by appointment with the funeral director. (where viewing is requested by the customer)
- 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.
What’s not included
- Bringing the deceased into our care beyond a 15-mile radius (an additional mileage charge will apply).
- Embalming & dressing your loved one in their clothes.
- The Hearse will proceed directly to the place of service.
- Visits to the Chapel of Rest outside of normal working hours.
- A separate funeral service or celebration taking place before proceeding to the local crematorium or cemetery.
- A Limousine to follow the Hearse. (Limousines are only available with our select arrangements.)
- Third party fees (from £1350.00)*** (disbursements)
*Attendance to other hospitals will incur a mileage fee of £1.50 per mile.
** Fees correct as of November 2025
For a detailed explanation of the services and fees included or for an individual quotation, call us on
0808 292 1734 24hrs.
