Funeral Directors > London

Independent Funeral Services

As an independent funeral service provider benefitting from well-respected and professional staff, we understand the needs of individuals and families when it comes to arranging a funeral. Our website offers a seamless experience when it comes to planning a funeral. An unattended funeral can be arranged completely online if you so wish, but no matter which type of funeral you are looking to book, we are always available via email, telephone and video call when required.

We are the United Kingdom's ONLY not-for-profit funeral directors who are able to offer both unattended cremations AND Burials. Whether you choose our unattended cremation option at £1250 or unattended burial option at £1750, you can be assured that by arranging with us you will receive the highest level of service at the most reasonable price available. Independent Funeral Services is the funeral director of UK Funeral Support CIC, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. For further details on what arranging a funeral through a non-profit company means, please visit our websites at www.independentfuneralservices.online and www.ukfuneral.support

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.

ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements £0.00
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 £0.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. £0.00
Providing a suitable coffin £0.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) £0.00
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 £0.00
UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) £1,750.00
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 £1,250.00
FEES YOU MUST PAY

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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
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2
In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:
£0.00
ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile) POA
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) £100.00
Collection and delivery of ashes £50.00
Embalming POA
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 12/10/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.

Prepaid Funeral Packages

Services

  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures

Independent Funeral Services

Nine Elms, London, SW11 8DD, United Kingdom