Funeral Directors > Shropshire > Much Wenlock
At the heart of the Shropshire community since the 1860's "Your wishes always carried out in a quietly dignified manner" beach Providing Support and Guidance The Northwood and Sons team, led by husband and wife, Andrew, Karen & their son Jack Woodhouse are available 24 hours a day, to offer help, support & guidance to you and your family at one of the most difficult times. tree2 Professional and Caring The team at Northwood and Sons pride themselves on using their experience and expertise to deliver all aspects of funeral services and aim to exceed all expectations. All appointments and arrangements are made at a time when you feel ready. Providing Support and Guidance 52 High Street has been home to five generations of funeral directors, soon to be 6 generations once Jack has completed his qualifications. In 1965 the company became Northwood and Sons. We offer a full range of traditional and modern funeral services, including pre-paid funeral plans and pre-arrangements.
Putting the needs and wishes of people in the whole of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin above all else. The funerals we arrange are not about us putting on a show, they are about your family and their wishes. We will always tailor our service to your needs and requirements. From the moment you contact us, our first concern is to ensure that we provide you with a caring and professional service that fully meets and exceeds your expectations. We will answer any questions that you may have, both honestly and in as much detail as possible, ensuring that you are provided with exactly the service you require and expect, whilst also offering comfort through clarity. 52 High Street has been the base for five generations of funeral directors, beginning in 1861 with Thomas Edwards. In 1965 it became Northwood and Sons. Andrew, Karen, Jack and their families grew up and still live in Telford, providing them with extensive local knowledge and a large network of local family and friends. In March 2021 Andrew and Karen's youngest son, Jack, joined the company with a view to one day leading the company when Andrew & Karen retire. Jack will be the 'sixth generation funeral director' to operate from the premises in High Street. We can offer a traditional funeral using our own motor hearse and, where required, the very latest Jaguar hearses and limousines provided by one of Shropshire’s finest funeral carriage masters. You will have a choice of coffins from our extensive range, with the choice of venue for the funeral service, perhaps a church or the crematorium chapel followed by either interment or cremation. We are able to assist with the choice of floral tributes at extremely competitive prices, and can suggest suitable venues and caterers for post funeral receptions. If you would prefer a less traditional funeral we can arrange many alternatives from a variety of hearses which range from a bus, lorry, motorbike, Morris Traveller, to a white VW Camper Van. If relatives or bearers requiring transport would prefer not to use modern Jaguar limousines, we offer a choice of alternative vehicles which include a people carrier, executive saloon car, executive 4x4 or a very luxurious Rolls Royce Seraph. Alternative coffins can be chosen from a large and comprehensive range which include willow, sea-grass, cardboard or picture coffins. Woodland and Green burial sites are also available, both locally and nationally.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,777.00 |
| 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 | £241.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £390.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £549.00 |
| 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 | £431.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,600.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,766.00 |
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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. |
£872.00 |
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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: |
£635.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
| 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 | £30.00 |
| Embalming | £170.00 |
| 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 10/02/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
52 High St, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AE
