Funeral Directors > Lancashire > Manchester
Paul Williams Funeral Directors
Many may know me as a Funeral Director in the Whitefield, Prestwich and surrounding areas, some may not. Whether you have visited this website because of a loss, or out of interest, I hope it proves informative. I hope to explain our role in the carrying out of funerals and some of the things you might need to think about at such a distressing time. I believe strongly that at a time of loss and bereavement, the services we provide are exceptionally important. Our role is to ensure that arrangements such as the funeral itself, the posting of notices, flowers, masonry requirements and the organisation of the wake are carried out in an efficient, dignified, and caring manner. We pride ourselves on quality above all. We have a traditional approach, though each funeral will be different as we are very much guided by those requesting our services. We will do our very best to carry out your wishes in full. Funeral Directors Manchester We are also here to listen and to advise you. The passing of a loved one, as well as being upsetting can be very stressful. We will do our utmost to give you any information you need. As one of the country's leading and most experienced Funeral Directors, with over 25 years' experience, Paul was recently asked to appear as an expert contributor on the BBC Radio 4 Series, 'We Need To Talk About Death.'
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £750.00 |
| 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 | £185.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £325.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £410.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £1.00 |
| 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 | £300.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,030.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,450.00 |
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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. |
£1,971.00 |
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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: |
£999.00 |
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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) | POA |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| 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 24/06/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
138-140, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 6AD
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