Independent family funeral directors established in 1932
Since William John Murray founded W. J. Murray & Son in 1932, we have remained an independent family funeral directors through four generations. It is with our caring family approach that we are able to cater for all your requirements through a very difficult time. We have all the facilities to ensure that every funeral we conduct is carried out with the utmost dignity, respect and tradition required to maintain our unrivalled standards. Celebrate the life of your loved one with a beautiful funeral arrangement Searching for the right funeral directors can seem daunting, especially when you are grieving, but planning a funeral service or memorial becomes easier when you turn to W. J. Murray & Son. You’ll be supported with a caring, family approach; from choosing a coffin to discussing funeral plans or repatriation, you will be fully supported by our compassionate family. Supporting Cheshunt and Waltham Cross, we are independent, family-owned funeral directors.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £515.00 |
| 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. | £400.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £395.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £20.00 |
| 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 | £595.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,018.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,293.00 |
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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. |
£693.00 |
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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: |
£960.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £25.00 |
| Embalming | £120.00 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g., to their home,to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £185.00 |
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 21/02/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
25 Main St, Findern, Derby, DE65 6AG, United Kingdom
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