Funeral Directors > Berkshire > Reading
Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
Since first opening our doors in 1988, Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors in Tilehurst, Reading, has had the honour of guiding local families through the emotional journey of loss and helping them celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We're here to help you in any way we can. We've been arranging funerals across Berkshire for more than a century, with our roots here in Reading. Our warm and modern Tilehurst funeral home has on-site parking as well as being conveniently located on the local bus route. Our home is wheelchair accessible, though should you prefer, we can also discuss your needs by phone or online. We have a second Reading funeral home in Caversham and our funeral directors are well regarded in the community for our high standards of care and compassion. Our dual locations help us serve families in Norcot, Calcot, Kentwood, Sulham and beyond.A funeral is deeply personal, and we offer choice and value in order to meet your specific needs. Our funeral services start from �995 and we'll work with you to plan a funeral befitting your loved one. From an unattended cremation to religious services of all kinds, themed commemorations to woodland and green burials - however you choose to say farewell, we have the knowledge and experience to make it happen.Whether you are ready to start making arrangements or would just like some advice, your local funeral directors in Tilehurst are here 24 hours a day on 0118 945 2103.If you want to let friends and family know your wishes for your own funeral in the future, find out more about our prepaid funeral plans. Support and advice available 24/7 on 0118 945 2103 - Guidance at every step as well as handling all arrangements and administration - The opportunity to tailor the service details to meet your family's wishes - Extensive knowledge of Reading and the local suburbs - The option of a cremation or burial at any local site of your choosing - Experience delivering funeral services of all faiths and cultures - A range of funeral vehicles and transport options - Private viewing of your loved one in our modern chapel (attended service only) - A choice of memorials and a complimentary Funeral Notice - Prepaid funeral plans which help you pay for your funeral in advance
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £751.00 |
| 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 | £271.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £1,067.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £250.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| 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 | £451.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | POA |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,350.00 |
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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. |
£1,215.00 |
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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: |
£995.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £225.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | POA |
| 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 28/08/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
21 School Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR
