About M. J. Sawey & Sons Funeral Directors Founded in 1929, M. J. Sawey & Sons is a third generation famiy run funeral directors who are proud to serve the community of South Down. We understand the importance of high standards of service, especially in difficult moments like these. From our unique vision to our strong heritage, M. J. Sawey & Sons Funeral Directors was established to support those grieving. Our experience, over the decades, has created a highly professional, caring and compassionate service. In addition to helping out with the arrangements and services, we can provide our newly built Chapel Of Rest, which is a peaceful environment for family and friends to mourn their loved ones. M.J. Sawey & Sons can assure you of their professional and compassionate guidance throughout the entire process.
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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £550.00 |
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 | £250.00 |
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £350.00 |
Providing a suitable coffin | £425.00 |
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £50.00 |
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 | £400.00 |
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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,250.00 |
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,750.00 |
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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. |
£400.00 |
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£688.00 |
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Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
Collection and delivery of ashes | £50.00 |
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 28/06/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
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