Funeral Costs
Our professional fees are charged at £1,475.00 and include the following:
- Offering advice and guidance on all related matters.
- Liaising with all third parties: church, clergy/officiant/ celebrant, crematorium, cemeteries, doctors, additional services etc.
- Issuing payments to all third parties on your behalf.
- Completing all documentation / paperwork.
- Collection of the deceased (24 Hours a day) within a 20 mile radius.
- Attendance of the funeral director and necessary staff the day of the service.
- Provision of the hearse to the home, church and or crematorium / cemetery.
- Care and preparation / dressing of the deceased (embalming optional at extra cost).
- Use of Chapel of Rest and viewing.
In the cases of cremation, our fees also include:
- The collection and storage of cremated remains.
- Arranging the interment / scattering / decanting of ashes.
Direct Cremation
£1,450 - This service includes:
- Funeral director services.
- Simple coffin.
- Transportation of the deceased to the funeral home and then direct to crematorium.
- Cremation fee included.
Other Costs
- Traditional veneered panelled coffin with silver furniture and suitably lined: £400.00. Other options available, please ask for further details.
- Wicker / Cane coffins: from £575.00. Other options available, please ask for further details.
- Wooden ashes casket with engraved name plate: £45.00. Other options available, please ask for further details.
- Provision of Limousine / family car to transport the family to and from the funeral: £225 per car.
- Embalming: £135.00.
- Service / Hymn sheets: From £65.00.
- Local newspaper notice: From £185.00 or free online notice.
- Horse drawn hearse (white or black horses and carriage: From £1075.00.
Cemetery fee as per local authority/venue
Including: Margam, Goytre, Ynysmaerdy & Llantwit
- Purchase of new grave depth of 2: £1317.00.
- Interment: priced from £1109.00 depending on depth.
- Purchase of Cremation Plot (room for 4 interments of ashes): £681.00.
- Burial of Ashes: £530.00.
Crematorium Fees
- Margam crematorium fee: £708.00.
- Swansea crematorium fee: £940.00.
- Coychurch crematorium fee: £872.45.
Church Fees
Ranging from approximately £300 but prices are dependent on the chosen venue. Please enquire for further information.
Minister / Officiant Fees
- Church of Wales Vicar: £114.00.
- Roman Catholic Priest: £200.00.
- Independant Minister: From £120.00.
- Celebrant: From £200.00.
Contact Cockwell’s Funeral Service
For further information on funeral costs, please do not hesitate to contact us.