The Groves Bespoke Funeral Service Explained
This option is without limitation offering access to our full range of services and giving the option to completely personalise the service.
This option is ideal for those looking to use alternative vehicles and alternative coffin and allows you to truly break the mould and find comfort in your own balance between tradition and individuality; offering you the freedom to truly embark on a day to remember that will become a real part of the life remembered.
The cost of this option is fully itemised and varies in accordance with the choices and decisions being made. This leaves us unable to give total cost at this stage.
A full written estimate is issued for any of the services required of us.
When looking at the cost of a funeral it is usually broken down into two sections.
The first section is the Funeral Directors fees, with the second section being the third party fees, often called the disbursements or external cost.
Our Professional Service - £1100.00
Our staff, premises, facilities, service and expertise will be available to you whenever you require, 24 hours a day. We will make all of the necessary arrangements on your behalf and to your specification. We will prepare, collect and distribute all the documentation and pay on your behalf all external payments necessary to allow the funeral to legally proceed at your chosen setting. We will remain available for any aftercare, advice, guidance or additional services as required.
Care of The Person Who Has Died - NO CHARGE
We will bring the person who has died into our care at the soonest available instance. The person who has died will be treated with the utmost care, respect and dignity throughout and will rest within a specific area set aside within our funeral home to ensure and appropriate environment at all times.
We will wash, prepare and dress the person who has died in accordance with your wishes. We will dress them in their own clothes if provided or you may choose for us to provide something suitable. We will follow any instructions given regarding presentation including your wishes on hairstyles or makeup where appropriate.
We will also take great care of any personal effects.
Our Hearse - £250.00
We will provide our own traditional chauffeur driven hearse to convey the person who has died in accordance with your wishes. We will discuss with you any specific requirements regarding the procession route for the cortege. Alternative styles of hearse are available on request. Please ask for details.
Our Limousine - (each) £200.00
We can provide our own chauffeur driven limousines to convey the family and main mourners with dignity and safety. We will discuss with you any specific requirements regarding the cortege or the route and you may choose to follow the hearse in procession if you wish. During the funeral the limousine will wait for you and return you to a local destination of your choice.
Additional Mileage - POA
24 Hour Visitation to Our Chapel of Rest - Each £ 45.00
Unlimited Visitation to Our Chapel of Rest £ 150.00
Collection of The Cremated Remains No Additional Charge
Administration of Charitable Donations No Additional Charge
Delivery of Cremated Remains to Your Home No Additional Charge
(Excluding Courier Service) POA
Short Term Care of Cremated Remains (Per Month) £10.00
(Maximum of Six Months)
Long Term Care of Cremated Remains (Per Month) £50.00
Horse Drawn/Motorcycle & Alternative Hearses From £900.00
Alternative Motor Hearse/Limousine From £450.00
Coffin Selection From £350.00
The Cremated Remains Casket or Container of Your Choice From £ 30.00
Embalming Advice will be given regarding requirement £150.00
We will ensure every available care is taken to delay the natural processes that occur after death. You will be advised on this and your consent is required.
Reception into Home or Church Prior to the day of the Funeral
£150.00
We will bring the coffin into your home or church to rest prior to the funeral in order that you may pay your respects and spend time with the person who has died in a way of your choosing.
Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holiday Funeral Surcharge £500.00
We can supply an extensive range of coffins, so please ask. Prices on application.
External Payments
These are the payments that we make on your behalf to external suppliers such as the crematorium, cemetery, ministers and florist. We may ask that these charges are paid prior to the funeral taking place.
Payment Policy
We will accept payment for the funeral in full or in part at any time during the arrangement period prior to the funeral taking place, or if you choose to wait, you will receive an invoice within 7 days of the funeral, which is then due for settlement. Any part payments made in advance will be shown on this final invoice.
We accept payments by cash, cheque, credit/debit cards or BACS.
Funeral Costs Are Subject to Change & Review
