We help you to create a lasting tribute for your loved one.
H Duckworth Independent Funeral Directors was established nearly 100 years ago in 1929 by Henry 'Harry' Duckworth. Harry was a carpenter by trade and could turn his hand to most things, especially if it meant he was helping someone in need. From making all the coffins by hand to decorating and refurbishing houses, he established a reputation for the quality of his work and a friendliness which made him well liked and respected throughout the village of Cramlington and its smaller neighbours. Harry was supported solely by his wife, Ethel, who undertook the day-to-day tasks of bookkeeping and administration. Today, the business remains proudly independent and is owned by Harry and Ethel's daughter, Elizabeth and directed by her own daughter, Kim. Also in the team are Neil Dinning, Funeral Director and Dale Dowson, Funeral Directors' Assistant. Together, they look to the task of continuing Harry's heritage and providing a range of funeral services which combine compassion for the bereaved with the high quality and assurance that is to be expected on such an important occasion. Trust us to provide a range of funeral services at highly competitive prices.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £700.00 |
| 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 | £160.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £180.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £470.00 |
| 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 | £640.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,200.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,100.00 |
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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. |
£1,044.00 |
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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: |
£940.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.00 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £100.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| Embalming | £50.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £250.00 |
| Limousine | 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 03/12/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Smithy Square, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QH
