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The Medway Low Cost Funeral

From £2215.00

For those on a budget or who may wish for a simpler service, we offer a number of ‘prescribed’ service options. These options come with some limitations and are intended to provide a dignified service to the bereaved whilst honoring our commitment to care for all, no matter their circumstance or wishes.  Our low cost Medway funeral offers two options to suit a family’s needs.

The Medway Inclusive Funeral - £2,215

  • Bringing your loved one into our care from a local address within 15 miles of our office 
  • The attention of our dedicated staff to make and guide you through the funeral arrangements and administration 
  • Provision of the ‘Medway Coffin’ fitted and furnished, suitable for cremation or burial 
  • We will prepare and dress your loved one in a gown to match the interior of our ‘Medway Coffin’ 
  • We will care for and accommodate your loved one for up to 21 days prior to the funeral at our centrally located care facility 
  • Provision of the hearse, proceeding directly to the nearest crematorium (Southend or Basildon) 
  • Four bearers on the day of the funeral to carry the coffin or assist the family to carry the coffin 
  • A Funeral Director on the day of the funeral to support and guide you through the funeral 
  • The funeral will take place at or, before 10.30am or at or after 3pm, on a day chosen in collaboration with the family 
  • We will set-up and allow you to take ownership of your own online donations and memory page 

The Medway Inclusive Funeral with visitation - £2,610

  • All the services included within our Medway Inclusive Funeral but with the following additions:-
  • Dressing your loved one in their own clothes if requested and Embalming
  •  Use of the Chapel of Rest at the Funeral Home where arrangements are made, three visits during office hours.  
Medway coffin

Medway Coffin

Whats not included?

  • Specific choice of date and time of funeral service – we will work with you to find a mutually convenient time 
  • Bringing the deceased into our care beyond a 15-mile radius (an additional mileage charge will apply) 
  • Support and assistance in placing floral orders, newspaper notices and uploading crematorium Media Services 
  • 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) 
  • A choice of coffin (choice of coffin only available with our select arrangements)
  • Third party fees (disbursements) 

Services that may be added to the Medway funeral (fees as stated)

  • Bearers (above four, per two bearers) £90.00 
  • Arranging the Interment of the Ashes and administrative support £175.00 
  • Service at Upminster, Bentley or Chelmsford Crematoria (additional mileage and attendance fee) £195.00 
  • Burial surcharge (not including graveside service only which is included) Burial and 30 minute service at one location £255.00

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There are many reasons that families choose to spread the cost of their chosen funeral arrangements. Our trusted chosen partner 'Funeralsafe', ensures that the entire process will be simple and stress free and their friendly UK based staff are on hand to offer help and support.

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If you wish to have a discussion with one of our funeral arrangers, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can talk through yours and your loved one’s needs and discuss how we can best celebrate their life.

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