John J Smith Funeral Service

John J Smith Funeral Service

St. Mary's Chapel, Colchester, CO2 8RT

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John J Smith Funeral Directors

Funeral Directors in Colchester, Clacton and Brightlingsea. John J Smith Funeral Directors is a family run business with an excellent reputation for providing funerals and memorials for over 200 years. We offer Comprehensive funeral services, including funeral vehicles (we also hire out), headstones and access to our chapel of rest. Simple or elaborate funerals, non-religious or religious funerals or direct cremations we can help. “Our Family Caring For Your Family” Supporting you through this difficult time At John J Smith Funeral Service, we understand that any loss is painful. During this difficult time, you will likely need a friendly, supportive and compassionate helping hand to take care of the funeral arrangements. That’s why we’re here to help you. We have a wealth of experience in providing supportive and caring funeral services. We will take utmost care for your peace of mind and treat your loved one with dignity while allowing you time and space to grieve.

Services include:

Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
Memorials and tributes
Local expertise and knowledge Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
Prepaid funeral plans
Funeral services of all faiths and cultures

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Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.

ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,350.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements	£820.00
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	£250.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.	£300.00
Providing a suitable coffin	£300.00
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	£680.00

UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only)	POA
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)²	POA

FEES YOU MUST PAY

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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.	POA
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.² In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:	POA

ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile)	POA
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	POA
Collection and delivery of ashes	POA
Embalming	£150.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)	£220.00
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 28/06/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.