A FAMILY BUSINESS We are an independent funeral directors based in Longtown (Carlisle) and Annan, serving the community and surrounding areas. We provide a friendly, caring and professional service for bereaved families. As a family run business we are pleased to be able to dedicate the time and effort that every funeral deserves. We are proud to be totally independent, meaning we can tailor our services exactly to your requirements, whatever they may be. From traditional church services to completely non-religious, from cremations to burials, as well as environmentally friendly green burials, we are able to advise on all aspects of your loved ones service and make all the necessary arrangements on your behalf. HERE WHENEVER YOU NEED US Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are able to provide help or advice when it is needed without any obligation. Whenever you call, day or night, you will speak directly with a member of our family who will be happy to assist.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £850.00 |
| 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 | £100.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £50.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £400.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £0.01 |
| 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 | £250.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £650.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,237.00 |
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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. |
£1,512.00 |
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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: |
£885.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.10 |
| Embalming | £20.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £150.00 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g., to their home,to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £120.00 |
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 13/02/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
21 Bridge St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UB
