Price competitiveness

It is Welham Jones’ policy to be transparent and to ensure competitive pricing at all times. For our current prices please see our prices and charges leaflet. The table below can be used to record estimated costs: we will, on request, provide a detailed written estimate.

 

Funeral cost composition

The cost of a funeral comprises the following elements:

our service charge ……………………………......£…………

taking-in & looking after the deceased ….……...£…………

the vehicle charges ……………………………....£…………

the casket or coffin ……….……………………...£…………

additional and sundry charges ………………….£…………

third party disbursements ……………………….£…………

 

Our service charge

Advising, handling the legalities, paying third parties and making any necessary arrangements to provide an efficient and professional funeral service as detailed in our prices and charges leaflet.

 

Taking-in & looking after the deceased

Removal of the deceased from a local (within approximately 10 miles of our office) place of death during normal office hours, preparation including hygienic treatment (embalming), en-coffining, safeguarding personal effects and use of a chapel of rest as detailed in our prices and charges leaflet. Additional charges may arise for removals overnight, on public holidays or where the death occurred outside the local area.

 

Vehicle charges

Most usually a hearse and one limousine is used. Additional limousines can be arranged, as can alternative types of hearses. Horse drawn or lifestyle hearses are available, although you should recognise that additional charges might be incurred as it may still be necessary to use our motor hearse. Full cost estimates are available on request.

 

Casket or coffin

Welham Jones offers a comprehensive range of caskets and coffins. Please see our coffin brochure or illustrated presenter for details of the many coffins available and refer to our prices and charges leaflet for current costs. Should you wish something particular, that is not evident in our literature, we will endeavour to source it for you.

 

Additional Services

Items such as obituary or other notices, printed orders of service, catering, floral tributes, keepsakes, memorial books etc. may be added to the account if ordered through Welham Jones.

 

Disbursements
Disbursements are charges made by third parties, for example crematorium charges, the cost of a grave, grave digging, church fees and dues to a minister of religion or other officiant that we will usually pay on your behalf. These charges are always added to your account at cost although you are free to make payment direct. Sometimes we request them settled direct and in advance.