What is a direct burial?
A direct burial is a simple, non-attended burial giving you time to focus on your on personal goodbye.
We can inter in any new or existing grave anywhere within England and Wales.
Our Fees for a Direct Burial Service
£ 695 plus third party fees
- Advice and administration from a dedicated funeral director
- Arrangements via telephone, email or online video chat
- Transport and care of your loved one from a mortuary setting
- Dignified conveyance to the burial site
- An eco-friendly coffin
- 4 professional bearers for a dignified interment
- Ashes scattered in the garden of rest
- Fully carbon offset
- A memorial tree planted in partnership with eTrees Carbon Offsetting
- Online memorial page with ability to collect donations
- Arrangement of memorial keepsakes and jewellery
- Bereavement and wellbeing support from our dedicated welfare officer
- Consultation with our partnered estate planner
Third Party Costs
Below are a examples of third party costs for a burial in different types of burial site. As there are many variations of fees which are location specific, please contact us for a bespoke cost.
Burial in a churchyard
Fees vary dependent on church
- Church fees including minister
- Grave preparation fees
- Headstone removal (if an existing stone is in place)
Burial in a cemetery
There can be extreme cost variations
- Purchase of a grave
- Interment fees
- Grave preparation fees
- Headstone removal (if applicable)
- Potential non-resident surcharges
Additional costs
Non-mortuary settings
£ 250
- Private home
- Care home
- Hospice
Additional safety
£ 250
- Taller than 6'4" or heavier than 20 stone
- Coffin re-inforcement
- 2 additional bearers for safe handling
Grave marker
£ 75
- Wooden cross or marker plaque
- Temporary until a permanent stone is fitted
- Can upgrade to a permanent marker
Additional tree planting
£ 11
95
- Upgrade from a world planting to UK
- £7.95 for an additional world tree planted
- £11.95 for an additional UK tree planted
Coffin upgrade
£ 345
- £345 wooden effect coffin
- £395 wooden veneer coffin
- £550 willow or bamboo coffin
Veteran/Blue Light
£ 50 discount on proof
- Use of a union drape
- Regimental drapes if supplied
- Medal cushion use if required
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