All funeral directors are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).
ATTENDED FUNERAL ( funeral director's charges only ) £ 2,995
This is a funeral where family and friends have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person at the same time as they attend their burial or cremation.
Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements £ 1,795
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
£ 250
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at [both] the funeral director’s [branch premises] [and at other] [non-branch premises]
£ 150
Providing a suitable coffin - Veneered Oak Effect Coffin
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)
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
£ 450
£ 450
£ 350
UNATTENDED FUNERAL
This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself.
BURIAL ( Funeral director's charges only ) £ 1,995
CREMATION ( Funeral director's charges inc. the cremation fee) £ 2,295
FEES YOU MUST PAY
For the Attended or Unattended burial funeral , the burial fee
( 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)
In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is:
£ 950 - £ 2,455
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.
For the Attended or Unattended burial funeral , the cremation fee
In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:
£ 1,042
Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.
ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
The funeral director may be able to supply a range of optional, additional products and services, or to arrange (on your behalf) for a third party to supply them. Examples include:
Additional mileage (price per mile) (Above 15 Miles ) £ 2.50 per mile
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.)
(price per transfer) £ 130
Collection and delivery of ashes Free
Hygienic Treatment £ 225
Provision of Limousine £ 275
Funeral Officiant ( e.g. Celebrant , minister of religion etc ) from £ 200
Services supplied outside of normal office hours £ 275
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.
WILLIAMSON FUNERAL SERVICE
Beechroyd Chapel of Rest
Beech Road
Sowerby Bridge
HX6 2LE
tel: 01422 833956
Download a PDF copy of the price list here