Our pricing policy
At The Modern Funeral, we believe that pricing should be as clear, respectful, and considered as the rest of the support we offer. We’re committed to openness: no hidden costs, no packages, and no pressure.
Our pricing reflects the time, care and genuine support we offer to everyone we work with. We’ll always take time to explain the options, listen to what’s important to you, and create the funeral that’s right for your person and your people.
Tailored to you
We think there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all funeral. Some people want something simple and quiet; others want an immersive and ceremonial farewell. Many want something in between. Whatever you choose, we’ll shape the practical details around your needs and what you value.
Our flexible services come in many shapes and sizes. Our example funerals give you a realistic idea of our prices. Each funeral starts with a conversation about the experience you would like to have and goes from there.
We can support you to explore many ways to personalise the funeral. From working out how to best represent your person — making them vivid on the day — to considering the needs of those attending any gathering.
Our prices
Choosing to work with us will always mean an exemplary level of care throughout the process. Whatever the circumstance, we will do all we can to ensure the experience is the best it possibly can be.
Our fees reflect the thought and time which goes into:
- Planning and guiding you throughout the process
- Taking care of your person with gentleness
- Managing logistics, bookings, and legal paperwork
- Providing experienced people on the day of the funeral
- Coordinating with third parties on your behalf
- Being available when you need us, from first contact to final goodbyes
- We work hard behind the scenes so that everything feels seamless on the day.
Weekends and bank holidays. Our professional fee is one and a half times the weekday fee for a funeral on a Saturday, a Sunday or a bank holiday.
Third-party costs
Some of the costs for a funeral are described as ‘disbursements’: crematorium or burial fees, or the cost of a burial plot, or the hire of a ceremonial space. These are paid by us on your behalf to the council or burial ground. We’ll always pass these on to you at cost. That is the definition of a disbursement.
We also pass on celebrant fees and audio-visual elements ordered through the cremation/burial venues at cost.
When we source items or services for you, we charge a handling fee to cover the time taken to procure the items and ensure that everything meets our standards. Handling fees are applied to items and services such as coffins, urns, flowers, venue hire, specialist mortuary services, hired transportation, and catering services.
Flexibility and honesty
We’re here to work with your budget, not against it. If you have a limit or target cost in mind, we’ll help you understand what’s possible within the amount. We always look for the simplest, most cost-effective plan which meets your needs and ideas. We’ll never pressure you to add anything that you don’t want or need, or that doesn’t feel meaningful or necessary to you.
We understand that sometimes circumstances are complicated financially. If you need to adapt to make the costs manageable, we’ll tell you and always do our best to find a way.
Clear estimates, no surprises
Once we’ve talked through your ideas and wishes, we’ll send you a detailed, itemised estimate. If anything changes along the way, we’ll update you – we never make a change without your knowledge and consent.
Let’s talk
We know how much these decisions matter. If you’d like to talk through options, understand the practicalities, or simply get a sense of what’s possible, we’re here. Whether you’re planning for now or preparing for the future, you can ask us anything.