Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ), founded in 1964, Philip Blatchly first became interested in the Funeral Service at the age of 16. The local Funeral Director, Mr. Harold Kyte, would acquire his labour from the people of the village, to either drive the cars or as bearers, once Mr. Kyte had got you to help once, he would ask again and again! Philip Blatchly began to help more and more, in the arranging and conducting of funerals, laying out of the deceased in their own home, ( Chapels of Rest were unheard of then ) and as a bearer and driver. Mr. Kyte was getting close to retirement in 1964 and asked Philip Blatchly if he would like to carry on the business, Philip Blatchly said that he would and as they say the rest is history.
Philip Blatchly & Son Ltd. is split into 2 companies: Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ) Philip Blatchly & Son ( Monumental Masons ) Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ), serves the population primarily from Newnham, Gloucestershire to Newport, South Wales and into the Forest of Dean, an area of some 270 square miles, we also deal with repatriations from any part of the United Kingdom and the world. Philip Blatchly & Son ( Funeral Directors ), deals with in excess of 350 funerals each year, from our Head Office at Highcroft House, Woolaston and our 3 branches, located as follows: Regents Court, Regent Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire. 5, Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. London House, 14, Chepstow Road, Caldicot, South Wales We have at each of our branches, Chapels of Rest, for families to visit their loved ones, and Monumental Showrooms to enable families to select their memorial in comfort and also to see many different materials and shapes in one showroom. Philip Blatchly & Son ( Monumental Masons ) covers the same geographical area as the Funeral Directing side of the company, dealing with all aspects of the Monumental Industry.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,414.00 |
| 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 | £225.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £135.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £400.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £1.00 |
| 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 | £485.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,235.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,585.00 |
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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. |
£975.00 |
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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: |
£885.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.25 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £75.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £1.00 |
| Embalming | £155.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £110.00 |
| 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 01/08/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
5 Station Rd, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PB
