Our Services

• Direct unattended cremation - A Direct Cremation is an unattended funeral that will take place at a crematorium of our choice. There will be no service, no minister and no family in attendance. They will of course be treated with the same dignity and respect that any other deceased would be treated, however this is not intended as an option where mourners can still attend. We are able to offer Direct Cremations to the specification laid out below. Our charges including basic third party costs are from £1,500*. (*dependent on choice of crematorium - price based on Cannock Chase Crematorium) Our service will include: The Provision of the Funeral Director’s Services. Managing all the of the necessary arrangements. Provision of a basic coffin suitable for the purpose of cremation. Transfer of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral home (within a 15 miles radius) in normal working hours. (If Out of Hours an incremental charge of £150 will be applied). Care and preparation of the deceased prior to the funeral. Provision of a hearse or private ambulance to the nearest crematorium or cemetery at a time suitable to ourselves. Collection of ashes or scattering of the ashes at the same crematorium. This specification excludes specifically the following services:- Embalming Provision of Limousine(s) Viewing of the deceased Any third party fees payable on the client’s behalf (namely flowers, or any other ancillary items). Any coffin exceeding 6'6" in length x 25" width x 15" depth (internal measurements) THIS SERVICE MUST BE PAID IN FULL A MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUNERAL SERVICE
• Direct Plus Cremation - A Direct Plus Cremation is an attended funeral that will take place at 9:15am at a choice of local crematorium. There will be a small intimate 20 minute service at the crematorium prior to the actual cremation. Your loved one will of course be treated with the same dignity and respect that any other deceased would be treated, however this is not intended as an option for a full service at the crematorium. We are able to offer Direct Plus Cremations to the specification laid out below. Our charges for this service including basic third party costs are from £2,450* (*dependent on choice of crematorium - price based on Cannock Chase Crematorium Simple Service) Our service will include: The Provision of the Funeral Director’s Services. Managing all the of the necessary arrangements. Provision of a basic coffin suitable for the purpose of cremation. A short 20 minute service for a small number of people in the crematorium chapel at 9:15am only Tuesday to Thursday (price based on Cannock Chase Crematorium) Transfer of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral home (within a 15 miles radius) in normal working hours. (If Out of Hours an incremental charge of £150 will be applied). Care and preparation of the deceased prior to the funeral. Provision of a hearse or private ambulance to the nearest crematorium at a time suitable to ourselves. Scattering of the ashes at the same crematorium. This specification excludes specifically the following services:- Embalming Provision of Limousine(s) - the coffin will be in the chapel prior to the families arrival Viewing of the deceased Any fees or disbursements payable on the client’s behalf (flowers, orders of service or any other ancillary items). Collection of ashes from the crematorium & 3 months storage (this can be added for a fee of £95) THIS SERVICE MUST BE PAID IN FULL A MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUNERAL SERVICE
• Simple Funeral Service - A service for your loved one at a chosen crematorium Tuesday to Thursday The specification for a basic funeral is as follows:- The Provision of the Funeral Director’s Services and all staff at the funeral. Managing all the of the necessary arrangements. Provision of a basic coffin suitable for the purpose of cremation or of burial. Transfer of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral home (within a 15 miles radius) in normal working hours. (If Out of Hours an incremental charge of £150 will be applied). Care and preparation of the deceased prior to the funeral. Chapel of rest withing office hours Provision of a hearse or private ambulance directly to the nearest crematorium or cemetery at a time suitable to ourselves. Burial may be specified as opposed to/instead of cremation where this is locally available. 09:45am service Tuesday to Thursday only* with a 30 minute service in chapel Scattering of ashes at the same crematorium This specification excludes specifically the following services:- Embalming Provision of Limousine(s) - the coffin will be in the chapel / at the burial ground prior to the families arrival Chapel of rest outside of office hours Any fees or disbursements payable on the client’s behalf (namely crematoriums/burial fees, ministers fees, flowers, orders of service or any other ancillary items). Collection of ashes from the crematorium & 3 months storage (this can be added for a fee of £95) (*dependent on choice of crematorium as early services times vary - 09:45 is based on Cannock Chase Crematorium)

Contact Information

Middleton & Wood Ltd

10-12 Rugeley Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BA, England