A.J Sellman is one of the areas’ oldest firms, established since 1870. We are proud to be a true independent family business now in it’s sixth generation, providing a range of funerals to care for your loved one. This could be a direct simple cremation, a traditional funeral or something bespoke and unique to your wishes. Along with my two sons Ralph and Edward and my grandson Isaak, we have always prided ourselves in offering a very high level of service providing the dignified quality of care the people of Cannock, Penkridge, Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley and the surrounding areas expect. As a funeral director, I sincerely hope my family can make a difficult time a little easier for you.
We are Independent local family Funeral Directors you can trust, serving the areas of Cannock and Penkridge for over 150 years. A.J.Sellman Family Funeral Directors has been providing a special level of care since 1870. Situated in the heart of Cannock at Church Street, the middle of Penkridge on Clay Street, and the centre of Cheslyn Hay on Station Street, the business has seen many changes. The Cannock premises was originally located in Price Street adjoining the Black Horse Pub. However, the company had to move to its modern day premises on Church Street due to major road developments in 1989. Founded by Alfred John Sellman when Cannock expanded as a mining town, the business has always prided itself in being a local family business caring for the local community. It is now a sixth generation family business owned and managed by George Poole and his sons; Ralph and Edward. As a firm of funeral directors we are long standing members of the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,095.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £195.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £200.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £535.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| 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 | £525.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,295.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,550.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,496.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£580.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £0.45 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £230.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| Embalming | POA |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £180.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | POA |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 23/06/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
70 Church Street, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DH
