Funeral Directors > Merseyside > Bootle
Thompsons 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 Thompsons Funeral Directors we are committed to you and making your loved one's goodbye special. What matters to you, matters to us, we strive to serve you in the most dignified and passionate way possible. Our funeral home is on the corner of Brewster Street and Bedford Road, so we are in the middle of Bootle and Walton, which is where our founder Mr Ken Thompson, was a former MP.Since the 1940s, Thompsons Funeral Directors have been giving an unparalleled standard of funeral care to the Merseyside community. We are highly compassion, considerate and experienced, so we will take our time to truly understand your needs. No two funerals are the same, we specialise in creating bespoke and unique funeral services. We will listen, guide and assist you in every decision to ensure your loved one gets a farewell that reflects their life.We are here to help, which is why we offer a 24 hour service, where you can count on us to give you our full support and guidance. Guidance at every step from our funeral experts - Arrangements tailored to the preferences of you and your family - Expertise and knowledge of the local area - A burial or cremation at your choice of local crematorium or cemetery - Services suitable for all faiths and cultures - A chapel of rest where you can visit your loved one - Hearses, funeral vehicles and limousines - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans
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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £603.00 |
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 | £218.00 |
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £857.00 |
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 | £362.00 |
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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. |
£906.00 |
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£900.00 |
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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 |
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 28/08/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Bedford House, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 9NE