Losing someone you care for is devastating enough without the added stress of trying to navigate funeral costs. Here at Joseph A. Hey & Son funeral directors, we understand arranging a memorial can be financially challenging. That’s why we are committed to providing transparent, compassionate guidance on the expenses involved so you can make informed decisions.

Key Takeaways:

• Professional service fees start at £2,325 for a traditional funeral package. This covers core staffing, transportation, and arrangement services.
• Additional options are available such as embalming, venue hire, vehicle upgrades, etc. We’ll explain these fully so you understand any extra costs.
• Third-party disbursement fees for items like cremation and burial must also be paid. We’ll provide a detailed breakdown.
• For children under 18, our professional service fees are waived. We absorb these costs ourselves.
• Prepaying the estimated expenses reduces the final invoice by £100 once final disbursements are reconciled.

Professional Funeral Director’s Fees

This starting price of £2,325 for a traditional funeral service includes the following professional services:

• Consultation with the family to understand wishes and religious preferences to customize the service appropriately. Our funeral directors will meet in-person, over the phone, or virtually to discuss details.
• Transportation of the deceased from the place of death such as a home, hospital, or care facility to our funeral home facilities within a 10-mile radius. Any further distance may incur small transportation fees.
• Care of the deceased before the funeral service, including bathing/cleaning and dressing them appropriately. This is done with great care and dignity at our funeral home.
• Administrative tasks like registering the death, completing cremation paperwork, applying for death certificates, and submitting necessary documentation to the relevant government bodies. We handle all bureaucracy sensitively.
• Access to our funeral home facilities, visitation rooms, equipment, and vehicle fleet at no extra cost. This includes complimentary use of chairs, floral displays, audio/visual setups, etc.
• Trained, professional staff including funeral directors and assistants required to conduct funeral proceedings smoothly and to meet with the family for planning.

Optional Additional Services

For those who wish to personalize further, we provide several additional options and upgrades:

• Embalming services performed by a licensed expert if having an open-casket wake or viewing, which allows families to see the deceased one last time.
• Rental of an alternate venue such as a church, private chapel, or other preferred location for the funeral service instead of utilizing our funeral home.
• Upgraded limousine vehicles including 7-seat limousines, luxury sedans, classic vehicles, or specialty transport like horse-drawn carriages or motorcycles to create a personalized procession.
• Floral arrangements, memory books, personalized printed stationery and programs, catering, bagpipers, musicians, officiant services, and any other customizable options. We will provide individualized quotes based on selections.
• Memorial keepsakes like customized prayer cards, bookmarks, pins, and other mementos to pay tribute to the deceased.

Third-Party Disbursement Fees

Necessary third-party disbursement fees paid on your behalf include:

• Cremation costs or burial plot expenses such as purchasing a plot, opening/closing fees, etc. We will share exact pricing options for crematoriums and cemeteries in your local area.
• Any fees charged by the church, officiant, musician, or other third parties involved in conducting the funeral service at your chosen venue.
• Doctor’s certification fees, medical examiner fees, or coroner’s reports if applicable based on circumstances of death. Itemized receipts provided.
• Grave memorialization if selecting a headstone, plaque, or other memorial markers/inscriptions.
• Obituary notices published in print newspapers or online funeral directories to notify the community. Typically £100-300 depending on length and publication.
• Order of service programs if not using our high-quality in-house printing. Outside printers can be utilized to match desired styles.
• Catering services for funeral receptions including food, cutlery/glassware rentals, staffing, etc. Starting at £250+ depending on menu, number of guests, and other selections.

Government Fees

In certain situations, local or national governmental fees apply:

• Death registration costs (£4 copy of certificate, £11 each for extras).
• Any repatriation requirements if deceased died overseas.
• Environmental health or police fees in special circumstances.

If you are able to prepay the estimated expenses before the funeral date, we provide a reduced final invoice, passing £100 in savings along to you. We also waive our professional fees entirely for children under 18 years old.

Please reach out with any questions at all about potential funeral costs. We are always happy to provide caring, detailed guidance so you know what to expect financially.

For Supportive Funeral Directors, Choose Hey Funerals

Here at Hey Funerals, we understand arranging a memorial is already an emotional time without the added stress of navigating expenses. That’s why we take the time to provide itemized breakdowns of all costs and make ourselves available to answer any financial questions openly and transparently.

Our team is committed to delivering affordable, compassionate service, and we will work within your budget to create a meaningful, personalized funeral that honors your loved one. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance – we are always willing to help guide you through this difficult process.