Worcester Funeral Service 01905 23499 Independent family funeral director Brochure 2013
Examples It is our policy to PRICE MATCH any written quote or estimate. We do this so that you do not have to choose a funeral director based on funeral costs. It allows you to use personal choice, and compare the services & facilities that each funeral director is able to offer. Traditional Cremation Example Funeral Director s charges 1,695 Celebrant plus service in church 292* Cremation at Worcester 610* Doctors fees 157* Total 2,754 Traditional Burial Example Funeral Director s charges 1,695 Celebrant plus service in church 292* Burial in new single depth grave 1,320* (50 year exclusive right at Astwood cemetery). Total 3,307 Simplicity Cremation Example Funeral Director s charges 895 Celebrant 160* Cremation at Worcester 610* Doctors fees 157* Total 1,822 * prices in this brochure are correct at August 2013
Introduction Worcester Funeral Service is a fully independent, family owned funeral directors, led by Funeral Director Craig Smith. Craig has 10 years experience in the funeral business, having worked for both large and small companies, and has a natural ability to put people at ease and to comfort and speak easily with families at a very difficult time. We regard it as an honour to be able to assist families at such an important time and with this in mind, formed Worcester Funeral Service to provide the best client care in Worcester and all surrounding areas. We are always here to offer support and advice in a professional and courteous manner, from the moment you first call upon us until well after services are completed. To us attention to detail is everything. Craig believes that the care and compassion shown to the family or friends of a loved one is of the highest importance. We pride ourselves on being the most cost effective funeral directors in Worcester. Profit is not at the top of our list of priorities; our number one aim is meeting & exceeding family s expectations and customer satisfaction. We don't want you to make a mistake or to choose the wrong funeral home based just on price when there are so many other factors to consider as well. Therefore it is our policy to PRICE MATCH any written quote or estimate. We do this so that you do not have to choose a funeral director based on funeral costs. It allows you to use personal choice, and compare the services & facilities that each funeral director is able to offer. Craig is very approachable and happy to help you 24/7 with any questions or queries. Please don t hesitate to get in touch on 01905 23499.
Price List Service provided Direct Simplicity Traditional Cremation Transfer of the deceased to our local funeral home (within 30 miles, during office hours) Included Included Included Arranging the entire service Included In branch during office hours or over the telephone/via email Arrangement in the comfort of your own home or in our office Viewing by Not available Not available Yes, at any time appointment Coffin selection Simple coffin Simplicity oak-foil coffin A coffin of your choice Conducting the funeral Transport to ceremony Cortege Ceremony and committal options Collection of ashes Funeral director plus one other member of staff Funeral director plus four bearers Hearse Hearse Hearse Transfer directly to the crematorium No funeral ceremony, cremation only Ashes scattered in the Garden of Remembrance, or returned, by quotation Transfer directly to the crematorium Funeral service at crematorium only Yes Cremation fee Included Included in this example, along with doctors fees Price 995 1822 ( 895 plus likely disbursements) Funeral director plus four/six bearers as required Departure from any local address Burial or cremation including service at alternative location, if required Yes By quotation 1500 plus all third party fees
Service provided Out of hours transfer Direct Cremation Simplicity Not available 175 175 Traditional Dressing in own clothes Not available Included Dressing in a choice of a tasteful robe or own clothes Celebrant Not applicable By quotation By quotation Orders of Service Not applicable 40 for 20 60 for 50 Others by quotation 40 for 20 60 for 50 Others by quotation Limousine Not applicable Not available 195 per vehicle Ashes caskets Not applicable From 75 From 75 Floral tributes Not applicable From 45 From 45 Newspaper notices Not applicable By quotation By quotation Burial fees Not applicable Not applicable By quotation Saturday funerals Not available Not applicable 275 Sunday & Public holidays Additional time on funerals - cost per half hour, per vehicle (for funerals over 3 hours) Additional mileage for funeral vehicles, (above 30 miles) Not available Not applicable 395 Not applicable Not applicable 25 National mileage included 1.00 per mile / vehicle 1.00 per mile / vehicle Prices in this brochure are correct at August 2013
Alternative Vehicles
Tributes Flowers We are proud to offer a very large selection of arrangements. Customers can expect the highest quality flowers at the very best price and can create a fitting tribute to your loved one: Memorials High quality headstones, gravestones, cremation tablets and memorials in granite, marble and natural stone at affordable prices.
Coffin Selection Evesham Oak Veneered from 349 Malvern Elm Veneered from 349 Worcester Solid Oak from 699 Solid Mahogany from 899 Prices in this brochure are correct at August 2013
Coffin Selection Available panel sides Willow Coffin 899 American Casket By quotation Simplicity Oak Foil 195
The Breakdown of Our Fees Our funeral prices are made up of five main parts, as shown below: TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE 1. Professional Services Provision of all professional services including appropriate advice, support and guidance. All personnel necessary to make the funeral arrangements including completion of all documentation and liaison with all necessary third parties 650 2. Supplementary Services Bringing the deceased into our care, preparation and presentation of the deceased, hygienic treatment and including the use of our chapel of rest Provision of a hearse, including all necessary personnel to conduct the funeral: Cremation or Burial with 4 bearers 405 445 3. Payments made on your behalf such as burial or cremation fees We request that fees paid on behalf of our client (the disbursements) are paid prior to the funeral. 4. Coffin Selection Simplicity Oak effect coffin 195 Evesham Oak Veneered Coffin from 349 Malvern Elm Veneered Coffin from 349 Worcester Solid Oak Coffin 699 Solid Mahogany Coffin 899 Willow Coffin 899 Aston American Casket By quotation 5. Additional Services (Charged Individually) Taking the deceased into Church or Home overnight (normal working hours) 125 Service in Church or Crematorium prior to a committal 100 Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holiday funeral (a supplementary charge) 250 Provision of two further bearers 70 Hire of a standard limousine and a driver 195 Alternative hearse Please Ask Alternative limousine Please Ask Out of Hours viewing (a supplementary charge) 40 Out of Hours removal within 50miles (a supplementary charge) 175 Funeral personnel attending the interment of cremated remains 125 Simplicity Funeral A low cost funeral with limited services including a basic coffin, full care and 895 preparation of the deceased, the provision of a hearse and 4 bearers to meet directly at the crematorium. This price excludes payments made on your behalf, which must be paid within 48 hours of arranging the funeral Prices in this brochure are correct at August 2013
Disbursements Disbursements are the fees that we pay out on your behalf. Each and every funeral is tailored to your exact requirements so this brochure must only be used as a guide. Example Disbursement Fees for Cremation Worcester Crematorium 610 Includes the use of the chapel for 30 minutes, the cremation itself and interment of the cremated remains in an unmarked plot in the Garden of Remembrance Options Organist from 75 Extended chapel time (up to 30 minutes) 330 Family attendance to witness Interment of Ashes 65 Burial of ashes new plot with excl rights 50yrs 646 Burial of ashes existing plot or grave 275 Example Disbursement Fees for Burial Worcester Cemeteries Burial in a new double depth grave excl rights 50yrs 1,440 Burial in a new single depth grave excl rights 50yrs 1,320 Fee to re-open an existing grave 625 Other Fees Doctors fees for cremation 157 Clergy fees for taking the service from 117 Church of England fees for service in church before cremation 292 Use of Chapel for service prior to a burial 330 Floral tributes from 45 Prices in this brochure are correct at August 2013
Worcester Funeral Service 01905 23499 Independent family funeral director We don't want you to make a mistake or to choose the wrong funeral home based just on price when there are so many other factors to consider as well. Therefore it is our policy to PRICE MATCH any written quote or estimate. We do this so that you do not have to choose a funeral director based on funeral costs. It allows you to use personal choice, and compare the services & facilities that each funeral director is able to offer.