We’re often asked why is there such a wide variation in the price or the cost of funerals? And the short answer, is two things. Complexity and content. By complexity, I mean, is it to be a very simple, straightforward, unattended cremation at the lowest end of the price spectrum?
Or is it to be a very elaborate affair with a memorial service, perhaps following on from a church service with private cremation or burial? Complexity means time. Time means money. On the other aspect, content. A very straightforward cremation, unattended £1200. If you want to have horse drawn hearses, church service, cremation following on, doves, a reception, maybe a floral blanket to place over the coffin.
That alone would be £2,000. Then you are looking somewhere in excess of £10,000. That’s Simon Welham, Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials. Help and advice at an emotional time.
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