in memory of life funeral directors
Independent Family Run Funeral Business
We believe in providing you with complete transparency around costs and choices. Our quote builder allows you to see easily see all of the options available for the funeral.
By taking out a funeral plan, you can not only clearly express your wishes but you can also cover the cost of the funeral in advance for your family and even spread this cost into small monthly payments over up to 5 years.
Whilst we are a smaller business, your funeral plan payment is held by an independent FCA certified trust, Plan with Grace, so you can rest assured your money will be protected in any eventuality. A funeral plan also ensures that you secure the price of the funeral plan as it is today. This is important as, according to independent research from SunLife, the average cost of dying in the UK has increased by 13% since 2015 and continues to rise each year.
We treat every single family as if they were are own. Either Matthew or Harriet will be your dedicated single point of contact throughout the funeral planning.
Our only aim is to help you create the farewell you are looking for and we will work tirelessly to make every choice possible for you.
We provide you with complete control on all decisions including the funeral date, choices and everything else. There will never be any restrictions.
We do not ask for any deposit up front and our team will discuss the best way for you to make the funeral payment, including support for government funding.
There are many reasons people choose a Simple Funeral whether that is specifically by request from the person who died or perhaps to keep the costs of the funeral down. Whatever your reason, we have a number of options for you to choose from so that you are able to provide a dignified farewell for your loved one. This includes the option to host an interactive virtual funeral service through zoom, giving other the opportunity to still feel part of the day.
If you would like any further information on any of these options, you can speak directly with our team for advice
A cemetery burial may involve either burial in a churchyard or cemetery burial site of your choosing. Most cemeteries will have a chapel where you may choose to hold a service prior to a graveside committal service, or you may decide to have a ceremony at completely different location. It is also possible to bury the cremated ashes remains within most cemeteries.
Each funeral will be personalised to your individual needs, but here are some things you could expect:
Your chosen hearse, and limousines if requested, will transport the coffin to your chosen venue directly or via another address such as your home You do not have a to have a funeral procession if you don’t want to, and can opt for a vehicle to transport the coffin directly
Most cemeteries will offer a chapel for a 30 to 60 minute service, however it is also entirely possible to hold the ceremony at any alternative venue with the owner’s permission.
You can speak to us and your funeral celebrant about options available which may include a ceremony at an alternative location with a short committal service at the graveside. Option you may wish to consider are:
There is no script or specific format that you need to follow, the funeral ceremony can be whatever you choose it to be. We can match you with an experienced funeral celebrant to help you to plan every detail for the ceremony to ensure it is truly personal, including:
At the end of the ceremony the coffin will be carried to the graveside. The final moments before the coffin is lowered into the ground are known as ‘the committal’. You can spend this time however is right for you.
Most types of grave will require 12 months for the ground to settle before erecting a full memorial – you can use a simple grave marker in the meantime
Select a cemetery location to create a personalised quote in your area. You can also browse our many options and services available to personalise your funeral quote
Also known as a natural burial or a green burial, this type of funeral is the most environmentally friendly option. Woodland burials are rapidly growing in popularity and are often more cost effective, with the person laid to rest in one of the many beautiful natural burial grounds across the UK.
Also known as a natural burial or a green burial, this type of funeral is the most environmentally friendly option. Woodland burials are rapidly growing in popularity and are often more cost effective, with the person laid to rest in one of the many beautiful natural burial grounds across the UK. Each funeral will be personalised to your individual needs, but here are some things you could expect:
Each funeral will be personalised to your individual needs, but here are some things you could expect:
If you choose a woodland burial then the coffin will need to be made from biodegradable natural materials. We have a wide selection available for you to choose from
Your chosen hearse, and limousines if requested, will transport the coffin to your chosen venue directly or via another address such as your home You do not have a to have a funeral procession if you don’t want to, and can opt for a vehicle to transport the coffin directly
Most natural burial grounds offer a ceremony facility however it is entirely possible to hold this at any venue with the owner’s permission
Our team can help provide alternative options and suggestions. You may wish to think about:
There is no script or specific format that you need to follow, the funeral ceremony can be whatever you choose it to be. We can match you with an experienced funeral celebrant to help you to plan every detail for the ceremony to ensure it is truly personal, including:
At the end of the ceremony, if you choose to have one, the coffin will be carried to the graveside. The final moments before the coffin is lowered into the ground are known as ‘the committal’. You can spend this time however is right for you.
Woodland burial grounds accept wooden crosses, plaques or the chance to plant a memorial tree at the person’s grave.
You can speak to us about what is possible at your chosen burial ground and we will provide you with all of the information you need.
Select your crematorium location to create a personalised quote. You can also browse our many options and services available to personalise your funeral quote
Cremation funerals account for over 70% of funerals in the UK. You can hold the full funeral ceremony at any of our listed crematoriums. Alternatively you may choose to have the ceremony at a completely different location and date following the cremation. It is entirely up to you whether you would like the service to be religious or non-religious and we can help you to find a suitable person to lead the ceremony, whether that be one of our celebrant or an ordained minister.
Each funeral will be personalised to your individual needs, but here are some things you could expect:
Your chosen hearse, and limousines if requested, will transport the coffin to your chosen venue directly or via another address such as your home. You do not have a to have a funeral procession if you do not want and can meet the hearse directly at the crematorium
Each crematorium will offer a chapel for a 30 to 60 minute service, however it is also entirely possible to hold the ceremony at any alternative venue with the owner’s permission. Our team can help provide alternative options and suggestions. For example a meaningful committal service at the crematorium, followed by a personalised ceremony at one of the following venues:
There is no script or specific format that you need to follow, the funeral ceremony can be whatever you choose it to be. We can match you with an experienced funeral celebrant to help you to plan every detail for the ceremony to ensure it is truly personal, including:
Known as ‘the committal’, this final moments are often marked by a curtain obscuring the coffin and can be an important moment of closure. But there are many ways you may wish to say a final goodbye. You could ask attendees to decorate the coffin with a personal message, leave a flower on top, light a candle – whatever it is that feels right for you
There is a large selection of options for retaining the ashes. After the Cremation you can decide the most fitting place for them. A lot of people choose to hold a celebration of life at a later date. Some of the options available include:
Select your crematorium location to create a personalised quote. You can also browse our many options and services available to personalise your funeral quote
