Funeral Directors > London > Camden
Welcome to A. France & Son – a family-owned funeral company established in 1764. Throughout our 250 years of history, we have provided support for countless local families, helping to arrange funerals, cremations, burials and memorial services that honour their loved one. Our caring, compassionate approach is coupled with our dedication to a personal yet affordable service, and this has led us to becoming one of the foremost funeral directors, serving families in London and throughout the UK – including Holborn, Kings Cross and Hendon.
We offer traditional funeral services, minimalist goodbyes or religious ceremonies, and we tailor every aspect of the day to fulfil your wishes, ranging from the coffin choice to the transportation and order of service. If you’re not sure, we’re here to guide you through this difficult time. As a trusted local funeral director, we have accreditations and memberships to several core organisations, including NAFD, the British Institute of Embalmers, National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors and the Funeral Arbitration Scheme. This way, you can expect a high standard of service from our funeral undertakers, right from initial discussions to the final farewell. Here at A. France & Son, we’re here to bring you a warm, professional service that is built on our hundreds of years of history and experience. To discuss your needs with our team, please get in touch. We’re always here to listen and make sure every detail is taken care of.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,395.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £300.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £200.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £490.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £245.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £365.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | POA |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £2.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£0.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£655.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | POA |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £35.00 |
| Embalming | £245.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £220.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | POA |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 28/06/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
45 Lamb'S Conduit Street, Camden, London, WC1N 3NH
