The Better Way To Plan A Funeral Arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with uncertainty about your loved one's wishes and unclear costs. That's where The Farewell Guide steps in. Our platform is designed by experts to alleviate this burden and guide you through these challenging times. With our pioneering funeral planning tool, individuals can securely store their end-of-life wishes in one accessible location, easily shared with family and friends. Moreover, our comparison tool empowers users to seamlessly explore funeral providers that match those wishes and budget, connecting them with trusted local funeral directors to fulfil these wishes. Farewell signifies the expression of good wishes upon parting. We're here to help you articulate those sentiments, share them, compare them, and discover the best providers to honour them. Accessibility is paramount at The Farewell Guide. That's why all our resources are provided free of charge.
We want to support you. At The Farewell Guide, our mission is to foster meaningful discussions about death among loved ones. We strive to make funeral costs and services transparent, empowering individuals to celebrate their lives in a way that reflects their unique wishes. Our goal is to help you find the best local funeral director to honor those wishes with compassion and professionalism. Together, we can navigate the journey of planning a funeral that truly celebrates a life well-lived. Rebecca, our founder, dedicates the concept of The Farewell Guide to her Auntie Kathy. After the tragic loss of her Aunt, she witnessed her young family navigate this awful time - and it allowed her to see first hand the difficulties of dealing with a funeral, finances and family grief. The process of organising a funeral had to be changed, and this is how The Farewell Guide was born. “Kathy lit up so many people’s lives. This tool will help thousands of families through the toughest moments of their lives: celebrating those that have lived, and creating lasting legacies for future generations. For every family that The Farewell Guide helps, my hope is that a part of my auntie’s spirit continues to shine through.” In loving memory of Kathleen Kenny 6th April 1961 – 19th May 2019
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,000.00 |
| 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 | £100.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £100.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £100.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £100.00 |
| 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 | £100.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £800.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £800.00 |
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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. |
£1,000.00 |
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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: |
£1,000.00 |
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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) | £80.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £2.00 |
| Embalming | £100.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £200.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | £2.00 |
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 16/04/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
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