Open & honest pricing
A truly bespoke funeral, every time
My sister and I were both impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail and care shown to us in what has been a very difficult time.
Spread the costs
We have a partnership with a leading funeral finance company to help you spread the cost of the funeral
What does an N. S. Wibberley funeral cost?
Here are some examples, just to help you start thinking about the cost of a funeral. We’ll work with you to choose options that make the most of your budget.
These are examples only:
CREMATION
EXAMPLE FUNERAL COSTS- Our service to the person who has died (£595)
- Our ‘Simple’ service to you (£975)
- Basic coffin (£400)
- Hearse (£495)
- Cremation fee (£800 at West Norwood, other crematoria will differ)
- Minister/celebrant (£220)
BURIAL
EXAMPLE FUNERAL COSTS- Our service to the person who has died (£595)
- Our ‘Simple’ service to you (£975)
- Basic coffin (£400)
- Hearse (£495)
- Burial fee for new grave (from c.£4000 at Lewisham cemeteries, others will differ)
- Minister/celebrant (£220)
SIMPLE OPTION
EXAMPLE FUNERAL COSTS- Our simple service to the person who has died (£595)
- Our ‘Simple’ service to you (£975)
- Simple coffin (£400)
- Simple van/ambulance for coffin transport (£250)
- Plus all third-party charges, such as minister or crematorium.
How do our funerals work?
We do not have a set of specific ‘packages’ to box you in to preselected options, but instead work with you to create a bespoke funeral which truly represents how you wish to remember your loved one.
Our funerals are made up to four distinct parts:
- Our service to the person who has died
- Our service to you
- Your personalised choices
- Third-party arrangements and charges
These are explained in more detail here:
1. Our service to the person who has died
Bringing into our care
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from a local hospital or coroner [£195]
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from a local private address or nursing home within normal office hours [£215]
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from a local private address or nursing home outside office hours [£295]
(only one of the above will apply)
Full Professional Service [£595]
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Caring for the deceased person and looking after them in our purpose built mortuary on-site in our funeral home in Beckenham, or our partner mortuary in Catford.
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Professionally closing their eyes and mouth, to make them look as peaceful as possible.
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Washing them and dressing them as per your instructions, or supporting you in doing this.
2. Our service to you
Choose one from the following options for the level of service you would like from us:
Full Professional Service [£1250]
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Our care, attention and assistance with all the funeral arrangements, including with any third parties like doctors, ministers, churches, musicians, crematoria and cemeteries.
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Our professional preparation of all the legal, medical and administrative paperwork needed for the funeral.
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Unlimted support and guidence from our team of highly-trained professional Funeral Administrators.
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One of our experienced Funeral Directors to manage proceedings and logistics on the day of the funeral.
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Unlimited use of our on-site chapel of rest within office hours to spend time with the deceased prior to the funeral (if desired).
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A personalised online funeral notice page to share details of the funeral with family and friends. Including a special link for charitable donations (via Just Giving)
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Design of professional order of service booklets, including printing of up to 50 copies (extra copies also available, priced from £1 per copy).
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Our management and handling of charitable donations in memory of the deceased.
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Our assistance in the arrangement of floral tributes with one of our award-winning partner florists.
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Our assistance in arranging a gathering (or ‘wake’) in a local venue of your choice.
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Collection and care of the ashes after the funeral has taken place (if desired).
Simple Option [£975]
- Our care, attention and assistance with all the funeral arrangements, including with any third parties like doctors, ministers, churches, musicians, crematoria and cemeteries.
- Our professional preparation of all the legal, medical and administrative paperwork needed for the funeral.
- One of our experienced Funeral Directors to manage proceedings and logistics on the day of the funeral.
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Limited use of our on-site chapel of rest. (Limited to 1 visit during office hours. Additional visits are possible for a price of £50 per visit)
Collection and care of the ashes after the funeral has taken place (if desired).
3. Your personalised choices
The Pallbearers
Carrying (or ‘bearing’) the coffin is a very fitting way for family and friends to partake in the funeral service for a loved one. We can guide and support you to do this yourselves, or alternatively you can book our professional pallbearers to do this on your behalf.
The Coffin
Choose from our wide range of different coffins. We have hand-selected a comprehensive choice of coffins from different suppliers all over the country and are proud to present this eclectic range including traditional wooded coffins, various environmentally friendly options, and a number of other options including American-style caskets and personalised picture coffins. Please follow the link at the bottom of this page to see our range.
The Vehicles
Choose from our range of different hearses and limousines. Our standard fleets are the traditional black motorised vehicles; however, we also have silver and white as well as rarer alternative fleets, and horse-drawn hearses. Please follow the link at the bottom of this page to see our available vehicles.
4. Third-party charges for the funeral
The third-party charges are any charges from external organisations which, for ease, we pay on your behalf. These might typically include the crematorium or cemetery, as well as celebrants or ministers. In the case of a cremation this will often also include doctors’ fees. These prices are always set by the third-party provider, and we do not add anything to them. They can be very different from funeral to funeral depending on the details you choose, but we will walk you through everything.
Optional extras to consider
Embalming [£190]
We do not routinely embalm people as part of our ‘standard’ services. However, there may be circumstances when you would prefer us to, or when we might advise that it is the best way to care for your loved one or prepare them in the run up to their funeral. Embalming is never compulsory, but there may be reasons why we advise it in occasional circumstances.
Personalising the funeral
Our coffins
Click here for more information about our coffins, including eco-friendly options
Our vehicles
Click here for more information about the wide array of vehicle options available
We’ll talk you through it
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Testimonials
Sue McGrath
Alastair Baker