Church View Funeral Services was founded in a determination and sense of vocation to provide a caring, flexible and completely independent funeral service to families in their time of need. Established for over a quarter of a century, we are deeply committed to our community and to local families experiencing bereavement. As an independent company, our sole focus is you. Our aim is to ease the worry of funeral arrangement, guiding you step-by-step with a listening ear and a professional attitude. We tailor every element of the funeral to your wishes, adding personal touches and themed aspects wherever desired, and ensuring that funeral service honours your loved one’s memory in the manner you wish for.
Our funeral choices include: Traditional Service Simple Service Direct Cremation Service Themed Service Coffins & Caskets Our funeral plans help to lift the financial burden from family members in the event of your death by having all the arrangements in place, with the service fully paid for. We’re dedicated to building a relationship of trust with families across Chesham, Amersham, Berkhamsted, and beyond. Our staff have over 75 years of combined experience, and are on hand to help 24/7, 365 days a year – we’re just a phone call away, and are always prepared to give your situation our immediate attention.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,337.00 |
| 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 | £343.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £284.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £505.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | POA |
| 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 | £626.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,985.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,655.00 |
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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. |
£309.00 |
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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: |
£825.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.95 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £240.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| Embalming | £145.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | POA |
| 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 10/07/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
161 Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3EF
