Funeral Directors > Cornwall > St Austell
Ken Newcombe 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.
Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors in St Austell understands how important it is to get the last detail right when saying farewell to a loved one. That is why we offer complete peace of mind with the standard of care we offer. We are here to support you at this difficult time and provide a special funeral for your loved one.When you place your trust in us to take care of the funeral arrangements, we make certain your wishes are met. However you choose to remember your loved one, we will tailor the service accordingly and aim to incorporate any unique requests you may have. This we will do, ensuring there is no compromise on quality throughout.Established in 1983, it is with kindness and compassion that we have served the families of St Austell, maintaining the highest degree of professionalism at all times. Our local community is important to us and we hold a Christmas memorial service at our funeral directors, every year.Our funeral home is on Bucklers Lane, which makes us accessible to all of St Austell and Holmbush, including the suburbs of Boscoppa and Carclaze. We are also within reach of nearby villages in this part of Cornwall, such as Polgooth and Trewoon.We are available to help 24 hours, so if you need to arrange a funeral for your loved one, Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death - Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs - Local expertise and knowledge - Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services of all faiths and cultures - Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest - Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £573.00 |
| 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 | £207.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £816.00 |
| 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 | £344.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,195.00 |
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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. |
£480.00 |
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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: |
£1,126.00 |
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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) | £0.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
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 04/09/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Bucklers Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3JN
