Direct Cremation
The unattended, no service option – the choice for families looking for a very low-cost cremation without compromising on care.
Costs and charges
Collection of your loved one from their place of death into our care (within a 20-mile radius)
£150
Our professional services – to include making the necessary legal and administrative arrangements
£380
Simple pine coffin
£100
Fee payable to the Crematorium
£350
Fee payable to the doctor (may not apply if a Coroner’s post mortem is required.)
£82
Total cost payable in advance (unless there is to be an application to the DWP Social Fund)
£995
+ Dr Fees
Our Simple Funeral Service
An attended service in our beautiful Chapel of Rest for up to 30 people – (with a non-attended cremation) – the choice for those looking for a traditional service but do not wish to attend the cremation.
Collection of your loved one from their place of death into our care (within a 20-mile radius)
£150
Our professional services – to include making the necessary legal and administrative arrangements
£625
Care and preparation of your loved one for viewing in our chapel of rest, if desired.
£100
A coffin of your choice, from
£125
Total payable:
£1000
Disbursements
Fee payable to the crematorium, from
£350
Fee payable to the Minister or officiant together with Church fees if applicable (from)
£200
Fee payable to the Doctor – (may not apply)
(£82)
Total payable (from):
£1550
Our Traditional Service Option
A traditional funeral service held at your chosen place of worship or chosen crematorium chapel followed by cremation or burial. The funeral cortege to leave from your chosen leaving address.
Collection of your loved one from their place of death into our care (within a 20-mile radius)
£150
Our professional services – to include making the necessary legal and administrative arrangements
£820
Care of your loved one and preparation for viewing in our chapel of rest, if desired
£100
A coffin of your choice, from
£125
Provision of a chauffeur driven hearse and pall bearers
£295
Total (from):
£1490
Disbursements
Fee payable to the crematorium, from (Woodlands Crematorium quoted)
£780
Fee payable to the Doctor
£82
Fee payable to the Minster together with Church fees, if applicable – from
£200
Additional Optional Services
Embalming
£80
Chauffer driven limousine
£250
Flower hearse
£250
Horse-drawn black or white hearse with a pair of black, white or grey horses
£750
Dove release – a pair of doves
£100
Reception into church or home before funeral
£250
Additional mileage (over 15 miles) to bring your loved one into our care (charged one way only)
£2
Per Mile
4’ coffin spray of mixed flowers
£100
Scatter tube, cremated remains casket or grave marker – from
£75
30 four-page Orders of Service – from
£100
Crematorium & Cemetery Fees – 2021
Sutton Coldfield, Yardley and Lodge Hill Crematoria
£825
Use of chapel only
£300
Woodlands and Robin Hood Crematoria
£790
Use of chapel only
£220
Birmingham Crematorium (Perry Barr)
£924
Use of chapel only
£462
Sandwell Valley and Rowley Regis Crematoria
£775
Use of chapel only
£147
Lichfield Crematorium
£715
Use of chapel only
£358
Streetly Crematorium
£905
Use of chapel only
£303
If a burial is chosen, the fees are listed separately below as they vary from area to area and are dependent on where your loved one lived.
New Hall Cemetery
New for 2
£3499
Re-open only fee
£1054
Out of Area
New for 2
£3866
Re-open only fee
£3866
Woodlands Cemetery
New for 2
£3900
Re-open only fee
£1000
Out of Area
New for 2
£4900
Re-open only fee
£2235
Streetly Cemetery
New for 2
£3699
Re-open only fee
£1317
Out of Area
New for 2
£7398
Re-open only fee
£2634
St Mary’s College, Oscott
New for 2
£3800
Re-open only fee
£900