Ernest Heal and Sons Funeral Directors

Ernest Heal and Sons Funeral Directors

5 South Road, Broadwell, Glos, GL16 7BH

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Welcome to Ernest Heal and Sons Funeral Directors We are a family run business that has been serving the local area since 1929, and we are proud of our heritage and tradition of excellence. Please take the time to see what we have to offer you, and if you have any questions, or would like assistance, you can call on us 24 hours a day

Ernest Heal In 1929, Ernest Heal founded the family business, operating from his home in Broadwell, Coleford. He provided a very dignified service to the families who trusted him with their loved one’s funeral arrangements. The pride in our presentation and the dignified manner in which we undertake all funerals has become a hallmark of our company. John & David During the 1970’s the goodwill of the business continued through the management of Ernest’s sons, John and David. With the assistance of other family members, the company thrived and became an established part of the community in Coleford and districts. Paul & Neil In 1998, a third generation joined the company. Neil Williams (who is married to the founder’s granddaughter) and Paul Heal (the founder’s grandson) continue the family tradition of upholding the highest standards with the help of their highly experienced, caring team of funeral directors and assistants.

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)

£ 2,750.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements	£1,059.00
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	£240.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.	£500.00
Providing a suitable coffin	£565.00
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	£385.00

UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only)	£1,580.00
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)²	£1,730.00

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.	£700.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.² In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:	£630.00

ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile)	£2.30
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	£260.00
Collection and delivery of ashes	£100.00
Embalming	£160.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)	£175.00
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 31/07/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.