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Clear and Transparent Funeral Pricing
Arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming, particularly if you have never done so before. Our role is to guide you through the options and explain the costs in a straightforward and compassionate way so you can make the right decision for your family.
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)
£2,242
This includes the essential services required to arrange and conduct a funeral where family and friends attend a ceremony.
| Included within this fee: | Value |
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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements |
£950 |
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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 |
£249 |
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Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at the funeral director’s premises |
No charge |
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Providing a suitable coffin |
From £495 |
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Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) |
No charge |
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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 pr emises in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle. Including staff on day |
£548 |
Your loved one remains within our care throughout the entire process.
Direct Cremation
(Funeral director’s charges including the cremation fee) This PRice is FROM £995
£995
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.
At Southport Funeral Care, your loved one will:
- Remain in our care locally
- Be transported individually in our hearse
- Be cremated with dignity and respect
Families may still choose to hold a private remembrance within our Eden Chapel at our funeral home if they wish.
Unattended Burial
(Funeral director’s charges only)
£1,295
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 fees charged by the cemetery are separate.
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Planning Ahead With Funeral Vouchers
Many families choose to plan ahead for their funeral arrangements to remove worry from their loved ones. At Southport Funeral Care, we offer Funeral Account Vouchers as a flexible way to prepare for the future.
Purchase vouchers from £50
Add to your funeral account whenever you wish
Build a fund over time
Ensure your wishes are known
Unlike traditional funeral plans, this approach offers flexibility without long contracts or finance agreements.
Many people find discussing their wishes ahead of time to be comforting and empowering.
Additional Disembursements
Some costs are paid directly to third parties such as crematoriums, cemeteries, ministers or celebrants. These are outside of the funeral director’s control.
Some costs are paid directly to third parties such as crematoriums, cemeteries, ministers or celebrants. These are outside of the funeral director’s control.
| Typical local costs include: | Price |
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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 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 several other fees. |
£325 – £2,475 |
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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: |
£895 – £1,295 |
Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.
Local Crematorium Prices
Within approximately a 30 minute drive of Southport Funeral Care, the following crematoria are commonly used.
| Southport and Thornton Crematorium | Price |
|---|---|
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Full service |
£1,052 to £1,102 |
| West Lancashire Crematorium | Price |
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Full Service |
£995 to £1,295 |
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Saturday |
£1,295 |
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Sunday |
£1,750 |
Additional Funeral Director Services
This 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:
| Optional services available include: | Price |
|---|---|
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Additional mileage (price per mile) |
£2 per mile |
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Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) |
£100 |
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Embalming |
£159 |
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Services outside of normal office hours |
Prices on request |
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Collection and delivery of ashes |
No charge |
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Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) |
From £244 |