The Farewell Guide supports both families and funeral directors by bringing clarity, transparency and efficiency to funeral planning. For funeral planners, it provides free online tools to document wishes, understand options and compare trusted local funeral directors with clear pricing. For funeral directors, it connects them with informed families whose needs, preferences and budgets are already clearly defined, helping to create better‑matched enquiries and more meaningful arrangements. The Farewell Guide acts as a supportive bridge between families and funeral professionals across the UK
The Farewell Guide is a trusted, independent platform designed to support funeral directors by increasing professional visibility, improving enquiry management and building confidence with families at every stage of the funeral planning journey. Funeral directors listed on The Farewell Guide are presented in a transparent and credible way, with clear information about services, pricing and values. This helps families understand what each funeral director offers and builds trust before the first conversation has even taken place. By being part of an independent comparison platform that prioritises clarity and fairness, funeral directors benefit from being discovered by families who are actively seeking support rather than browsing passively. The Farewell Guide connects funeral directors with families who have already documented their wishes, preferences and budget expectations. This results in more informed and meaningful enquiries, saving time and reducing misunderstandings. Families benefit from feeling more confident and prepared, while funeral directors can focus on delivering the right service rather than repeating initial explanations. The platform’s technology supports funeral directors day to day. A dedicated dashboard captures enquiries, messages and calls in one place, helping ensure no contact or important information is missed when teams are busy or out on services. For businesses with multiple branches, head office oversight allows activity, enquiries and performance to be easily viewed and managed across the organisation, supporting consistency and operational efficiency. In addition, The Farewell Guide carries out its own national marketing, raising awareness of funeral planning and directing families to the platform. This gives independent funeral directors increased exposure alongside larger brands, without needing to manage or fund large‑scale marketing themselves. Being listed means benefitting from audience reach, trust and credibility that would be difficult to achieve alone. Alongside supporting funeral professionals, The Farewell Guide offers families free tools, guidance and comparison features to help them understand options, costs and funeral types. This preparation leads to better conversations and stronger relationships between families and funeral directors. By combining transparency, technology and meaningful visibility, The Farewell Guide supports funeral directors to grow sustainably, work more efficiently and connect with families in a way that is respectful, professional and trust‑led.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,200.00 |
| 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 | £300.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £25.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £350.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £40.00 |
| 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 | £10.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,400.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,600.00 |
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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. |
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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: |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.00 |
| 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 | £10.00 |
| Embalming | £100.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £100.00 |
| Limousine | £100.00 |
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 12/05/2026and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
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