Serenity Funeral Services (Hereford)

Serenity Funeral Services (Hereford)

54 Catherine Street, Hereford, HR1 2DU

Request a funeral Call Now Get address Services Serenity Funeral Services (Hereford) Logo

We at Serenity Funeral Services Hereford Ltd are a family business providing local services for the people of Herefordshire and the surrounding areas. We believe that you and your loved one are the most important part of our jobs. We understand that each family has different requirements, and each family is expecting a professional, personal, and dignified funeral service. About Alistair: After losing his dad at a young age, Alistair has always wanted to help and care for people and started by working within the care industry for many years. However, back in December 1996, he suffered the loss of his twin sons at 2 days old, the funeral process along with the bereavement help and support he received Alistair decided to apply to work within the Funeral Services as he wanted to help, support and guide people through their time of loss similar to the guidance he had received. With over 20 years' experience Alistair has gained expertise, compassion, empathy, and a true understanding of losing a loved one, both personally and professionally. Working within this industry has felt like a vocation, and we now feel its time to serve our community with a promise of Care, Compassion, and Empathy.

Our Mission Statement To maintain our family values by providing a service to others that we would expect to be given ourselves. We want to exceed our clients’ expectations; this means providing a service that is professional, empathetic, caring, discreet and honest. Being an independent family business is especially important to us. It means that we can provide a personal service that only a family-run business can. The values, attention to detail, empathy, reliability, care, dedication, passion, warmth, support, and overall quality of service are an integral part of our service. In one of the most difficult times of your life, our family will be there for you. We take pride in every service that we offer. From the moment you call us or walk through our door to the day of the funeral service, you will be treated like family.

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

Request a funeral Call Now Get address Services Serenity Funeral Services (Hereford) Logo

Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.

ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,225.05

Click here to view the package service details

Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements	£2,225.00
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	£0.01
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.	£0.01
Providing a suitable coffin	£0.01
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)	£0.01
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	£0.01

UNATTENDED FUNERAL

Click here to view the package service details

Burial (funeral director’s charges only)	£875.00
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)²	£1,393.00

FEES YOU MUST PAY

Click here to view the package service details

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.	£1,075.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.² In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:	£1,013.00

ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Click here to view the package service details

Additional mileage (price per mile)	£1.85
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	£210.00
Collection and delivery of ashes	£0.00
Embalming	£195.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)	£250.00
Limousine	POA
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g., to their home,to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	£210.00
Ashes Casket from:	£125.00
Funeral officiant (e.g celebrant, minister of religion etc) from:	£250.00
Chauffeured car for x 7 mourners from:	£285.00
Coffins ranging from:	£620.00
Medium Scatter Tube	£35.00
Large Scatter Tube	£50.00
Saturday Surcharge	£285.00
Ash Keepsake Items from:	£10.00
Shrouds/Gowns from:	£60.00
Arrange, prepare and attendance of Ashes on Weekdays	£125.00
Arrange, prepare and attendance of Ashes on Weekends	£165.00
Simple funeral package option (please enquire)	£1,850.00

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 18/03/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.