Funeral costs

As well as traditional English funerals, we also specialise in funerals for the Indian community. You can download copies of our price lists in PDF format here:

English Funeral Price List | Indian Funeral Price List

A full scale of charges is provided from the very simplest to the most elaborate. Because funeral arrangements are entirely a matter of personal need & preference the only sure way of obtaining specific information is by discussion with the funeral director. Enquiries can be made entirely without obligation & in the strictest confidence.

Our services include:

Removal of the deceased to our chapel of rest

Hygienic treatment & dressing of the deceased

Provision of a fully furnished coffin suitable for burial or cremation

Funeral director, bearers & the hearse on the day of the funeral

Making all necessary arrangements

Preparing & submitting of all necessary documentation to the relevant authorities

Reception & care of floral tributes

Reception & forwarding of charitable donations

Providing a 24 hour personal service before & after the funeral

Disbursement fees (3rd party fees paid on your behalf)

We make all payments to clergy, crematoria, doctors, newspapers & any other disbursements* as required & itemise them on our account.

*Except burial fees which must be paid for by the client before the funeral service.

Further information

Help for widows & widowers

There are a number of benefits you may be entitled to after the death of a husband or wife. These are dependant on age, National Insurance (NI) contributions paid & the number of children living with you.

You will not be able to receive these benefits if you are divorced from your husband or wife, you remarry, you are living with somebody else as husband or wife without being legally married or you are in prison & being held in legal custody.

Bereavement Payment

This is a tax free lump sum that is paid as soon as you are widowed. You will be entitled to this payment if:

Your late husband/wife met the necessary NI contribution conditions
or his or her death was caused by their job
& your husband or wife were not entitled to Retirement pension when he or she died
or you were under the age of state pension when your husband or wife died.

There are also other benefit payments you may be entitled to & your local benefits office will be able to advise you further.

Solicitors

It may be advisable to contact a solicitor to complete the deceased’s estate, this need not involve a large expense & most solicitors will give a written estimate of costs prior to starting any work for you.

Probate & letters of administration

If the deceased has not left a will then you may need to apply to the local probate court for letters of administration, this can be done without the aid of a solicitor. You can obtain help & advice by calling the probate court.

Maidstone Probate Sub-Registry
The Law Courts, Barker Road
Maidstone, Kent 01622 688 550

Insurance policies

Insurance companies should be notified as soon as possible of the death of an insured person. Relatives or executors should confirm that insurance is in force. Insurance companies will require the following:

The policy itself

A copy of the death certificate

Proof of identity

Premium receipt book if applicable

Motor insurance

Insurance cover on a vehicle owned & insured solely by the deceased ceases immediately at the time of death. The nearest relative or executor should inform the insurance company who can operate immediate transfer of cover. The car registration book should be returned to the licensing authority for transfer of ownership. The driving license should also be returned to the issuing authority.

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Code of Practice

To strictly observe the confidence of every client at all times.

To render good service & make fair charges in respect of services rendered & for merchandise supplied.

To ensure that advertising is always in good taste. No sensational, offensive or undignified advertising is permitted.

To provide clients with full & fair information about services. We will have readily available to clients’ price lists or leaflets covering the basic simple funeral & all types of coffins, caskets & services provided.

To give a written estimate of all funeral charges & disbursements to be made on a clients behalf in each & every time of taking instructions, or, failing this, as soon as is practicable before the day of the funeral.

To provide clients with an itemised account.

Never to conduct ourselves at any time in a manner
likely to prejudice our professional status as a
Funeral Director or the reputation of our profession.
The soliciting of funeral orders or offering
or giving any reward for recommendations
is not permitted.