Complete List of Costs
​TRADITIONAL CHURCH FUNERAL
Honouring Religious Beliefs
The Essentials - our services, support & guidance
Please note the below price of our professional fee is non-negotiable
From £2,555*​​
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Collection of the person who has died within working hours.*
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Care of the person who has died, until the day of the church service.*
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Gentle and professional guidance from our Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director through the process, including all meetings & phone support.
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Organising of all legal paperwork and liaising with officials.
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Washing & dressing of person who has died.
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Payment of 3rd party costs.
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Simple black hearse & driver.*
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Four professional pall-bearers to carry the coffin.*
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Your own Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director on the day.
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Design of order of service.
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Lock of hair should you wish.
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Collection of the ashes.
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Grief support both before and after the church service.
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Burial within the church grounds (doesn't include cost of burial)*
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Please note:
*Does not include third party costs i.e. cost of cremation/burial, flowers, coffin etc
* The professional fee for funerals in London is from £2,888 due to the increased costs.
* Working hours are 9-5pm. The collection of someone who has died outside of these hours will
occur an added cost of £400.
*For anything over four hours an extra charge of £350 will be applied.
*For any subsequent pall-bearers an additional fee of £85 per bearer will be applied. We can not reduce the professional fee by not providing pall-bearers; even if family and friends wish to carry the coffin we always provide a full team of professional bearers to guide, assist and support.
*If the church service is followed by a cremation or burial at separate venue an additional fee will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements.
* If the funeral is over two days an additional cost will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements but starts at £550. ​​​
* If the funeral is highly complex in it's requirements there will be an additional charge.
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CREMATORIUM SERVICE
The Traditional Option
The Essentials - our services, support & guidance
Please note the below price of our professional fee is non-negotiable
From £2,555*​
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Collection of the person who has died within working hours.*
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Care of the person who has died, until the day of the cremation service.*
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Gentle and professional guidance from our Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director through the process, including all meetings & phone support.
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Organising of all legal paperwork and liaising with officials.
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Washing & dressing of person who has died.
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Payment of 3rd party costs.
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Simple black hearse & driver to chosen crematorium.*
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Four professional pall-bearers to carry the coffin.*
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Your own Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director on the day.
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Design of order of service.
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Lock of hair should you wish.
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Collection of the ashes.
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Grief support both before and after the cremation service.
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Please note:
*Does not include third party costs i.e. cost of cremation/burial, flowers, coffin etc
* The professional fee for funerals in London is £2,888 due to the increased costs.
* Working hours are 9-5pm. The collection of someone who has died outside of these hours will occur an added cost of £400.
*For anything over four hours an extra charge of £350 will be applied.
*For any subsequent pall-bearers an additional fee of £85 per bearer will be applied. We can not reduce the professional fee by not providing pall-bearers; even if family and friends wish to carry the coffin we always provide a full team of professional bearers to guide, assist and support.
*If the service is at a separate venue an additional fee will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements.
* If the funeral is over two days an additional cost will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements but starts at £550.
* If the funeral is highly complex in it's requirements there will be an additional charge.
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BESPOKE CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY
AT ALTERNATIVE VENUE
The Personal Touch
The Essentials - our services, support & guidance
Please note the below price of our professional fee is non-negotiable
From £2,888*​
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Collection of the person who has died within working hours.*
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Care of the person who has died, until the day of the celebration of life service.*
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Gentle and professional guidance from our Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director through the process, including all meetings & phone support.
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Organising of all legal paperwork and liaising with officials.
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Washing & dressing of person who has died.
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Payment of 3rd party costs.
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Simple black hearse & driver to chosen venue.*
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Four professional pall-bearers to carry the coffin.*
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Your own Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director on the day.
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Design of order of service.
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Lock of hair should you wish.
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Collection of the ashes.
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Grief support both before and after the celebration of life
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Please note:
*Does not include third party costs i.e. cost of cremation/burial, flowers, coffin etc
* The professional fee for funerals in London is £3,222 due to the increased costs.
* Working hours are 9-5pm. The collection of someone who has died outside of these hours will occur an added cost of £400.
*For anything over four hours an extra charge of £350 will be applied.
*For any subsequent pall-bearers an additional fee of £85 per bearer will be applied. We can not reduce the professional fee by not providing pall-bearers; even if family and friends wish to carry the coffin we always provide a full team of professional bearers to guide, assist and support.
*Transportation to crematorium or burial following service an additional fee will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements.
* If the funeral is over two days an additional cost will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements but starts at £550.
* If the funeral is highly complex in it's requirements there will be an additional charge.
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NATURAL BURIAL
The Eco-Friendly Option
The Essentials - our services, support & guidance
Please note the below price of our professional fee is non-negotiable
From £2,555*​
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Collection of the person who has died within working hours.*
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Care of the person who has died, until the day of the natural burial service.*
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Gentle and professional guidance from our Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director through the process, including all meetings & phone support.
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Organising of all legal paperwork and liaising with officials.
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Washing & dressing of person who has died.
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Payment of 3rd party costs.
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Simple black hearse & driver to natural burial.*
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Four professional pall-bearers to carry the coffin.*
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Your own Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director on the day.
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Design of order of service.
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Lock of hair should you wish.
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Collection of the ashes.
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Grief support both before and after the natural burial.
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Please note:
*Does not include third party costs i.e. cost of cremation/burial, flowers, coffin etc
* The professional fee for funerals in London is £2,888 due to the increased costs.
* Working hours are 9-5pm. The collection of someone who has died outside of these hours will occur an added cost of £400.
*For anything over four hours an extra charge of £350 will be applied.
*For any subsequent pall-bearers an additional fee of £85 per bearer will be applied. We can not reduce the professional fee by not providing pall-bearers; even if family and friends wish to carry the coffin we always provide a full team of professional bearers to guide, assist and support.
*Transportation to crematorium or burial following service an additional fee will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements.
* If the funeral is over two days an additional cost will be charged. The cost will depend on requirements but starts at £550.
* If the funeral is highly complex in it's requirements there will be an additional charge.
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SIMPLE/PURE/DIRECT
The Low Cost Option
The Essentials - our services, support & guidance
Please note the below price of our professional fee is non-negotiable
From £1,555​​​​​
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​​​​OTHER POSSIBLE COSTS​​
Out of hours collection - £400
If you require us to come and collect the person who has died between the hours of 5pm and 9am Mon- Fri and all day Sat & Sun. Please call us - it's not always necessary for someone to be moved at night.
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Out of area collections - from £100
If the person who has died is further than 30 miles from us there will be an added cost. Please contact us to confirm cost.
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Extra bearers - £85 each
If more than four bearers are required to carry the coffin.
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Extended stay - £30 per day
If the person who has died is in our care for longer that three weeks there will be a daily charge.
Visit's to see the person who has died.
This is by appointment only, please ask for further details.
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DIY/Home Funeral
Did You Know You Don't Legally Have To Use A Funeral Director In The UK?
NOT MANY PEOPLE DO!
We can support you with just the essential and logistical aspects, leaving you free to organise and create
without the input of a third party.
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Family-led care: The family takes primary responsibility for the person who has died care, often at home.
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Minimal professional involvement: Reducing or eliminating traditional funeral director services.
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Personalised and flexible: Allowing for highly individualised rituals and timelines.
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Legal compliance: Still requiring adherence to UK legal requirements for death registration and disposal.
Payment
Terms
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
What Happens After Your Initial Meeting
Following your initial consultation with a Gentle Endings Guide (Funeral Director), you will receive a clear and detailed estimate outlining the expected costs of the funeral arrangements.
Should you choose to proceed with Gentle Endings Funerals to create and support the ceremony, the following will apply:
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Payment Terms: Full payment is required before the funeral takes place. This is because we will have already begun providing our services and will have made advance payments to third parties on your behalf (such as burial or cremation fees, celebrants, florists, and venues).
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Paying from the Estate: In some cases, funeral costs may be recoverable from the estate of the person who has died. However, this process can take time to be administered, and funds may not be immediately available.
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If You Need Financial Support: If you are unable to pay in full upfront, you may wish to speak to other family members or trusted friends for support. Alternatively, please visit our Finance Options page, where you will find practical information on assistance schemes and financing solutions to help you manage funeral costs with dignity and ease.
1. Deposit Requirement
A non-refundable deposit of 75% of the estimated cost must be paid at the point of the engagement of our services. Further arrangements cannot proceed without this deposit.
2. Final Payment
The remaining 25% balance is due within 24 hours of the funeral taking place.
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3. Late Payment Penalties
A 2% monthly interest charge will apply to overdue amounts (compounded). A £25 administration fee will also be applied.
4. Accepted Payment Methods
Bank transfer (preferred)
Cash (by arrangement only, in person)
Not accepted: Card payments, cheques, PayPal, or other apps
5. Cancellation Policy
The 75% deposit is non-refundable, as it covers preparatory work and time already committed.
If the funeral is cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled service, up to 100% of the total
estimated cost may still be charged.
6. Communication
Please notify Gentle Endings if you anticipate any difficulty meeting these payment terms, as early as possible.
