Funeral Directors > Hampshire > Southampton
R C Payne & Son 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.
Here at R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors in Bitterne, we offer a way for the families in this part of Southampton to say a dignified goodbye to their loved ones. If you have experienced the loss of somebody special, we can arrange a fitting funeral in which to remember them.At a time of emotional upheaval, our team of Bitterne funeral directors is here to support you. We can provide guidance and comfort, helping you face some of the difficulties that arise following bereavement, while ensuring your loved one receives a personal farewell.Having served the local community here in Southampton since 1887, you can be certain of a professional but compassionate standard of care. Established by Robert Chapman Payne, we have always been a part of Bitterne, starting from a house on Commercial Street (now a car park on the site of the old Percy Arms pub), before moving, in the 1930s, a short way down the road to our current premises.Both the son and the grandson of our founder, along with his brother and nephew, have worked at our Bitterne funeral home, which over the years has undergone complete renovation.All types of funeral can be arranged from either here, or, if you are unable to visit, your home. So whether you want an unattended cremation, religious or humanist ceremony, a traditional service or something a little more out of the ordinary, we will give you the opportunity to pay your respects in an appropriate and heartfelt manner.You can find our funeral home on Bitterne Road East, putting us within easy reach of the surrounding areas in Southampton, such as Harefield, Itchen, Thornhill and Weston. We have a chapel of rest on the premises, allowing you to spend time with your loved one in a peaceful and private environment, on a day of your choosing.The friendly team at our Bitterne funeral directors is always available to help in a time of need. You can contact us 24 hours of the day and there will be somebody ready to listen. To arrange your loved one's funeral, Advice from our funeral experts on all aspects of funerals in Southampton - Tailored funeral arrangments, meeting the wishes of you and your family, or your loved one. - Comprehensive local knowledge of Bitterne and Southampton - Cremations and burials at any funeral site throughout Southampton - Funerals for all faiths and cultures - The visiting of your loved one in our chapel of rest - A range of funeral vehicle options, both traditional and bespoke - Funeral memorials and personal tributes - Various prepaid funeral plans
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £721.00 |
| 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 | £261.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £1,025.00 |
| 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 | £433.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | POA |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,295.00 |
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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. |
£1,090.00 |
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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) | £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.
485 Bitterne Road East, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5EQ
