Cathedral Funeral Services, Herefordshire

All funeral directors are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).

This is a funeral where family and friends have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person at the same time as they attend their burial or cremation. 

Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements Included

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 Included

Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at the funeral director’s premises Included

Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) £85

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 Daimler hearse Included

This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself. 

Burial (funeral director’s charges only) £1079.00

Cremation (funeral director’s charges including the cremation fee) £1744.00

For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee

In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: £1044.00

For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; £2353.00

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.                 

Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.

This funeral director may be able to supply a range of optional, additional products and services, or to arrange (on your behalf) for a third party to supply them. Examples include:

Additional Mileage (price per mile) £1.50

Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) Prices on request

Collection and delivery of ashes No Charge

Embalming Not Offered

Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) from £175

Services supplied outside of normal office hours

Order of Service Sheets Prices on request

Hire of Limousine  from £195

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.

we are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).

This is a funeral where family and friends have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person at the same time as they attend their burial or cremation. 

Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements

 

Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within City limits) into the funeral director’s care 

Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at the funeral director’s premises. 

Providing a suitable coffin – this will be made from [from Simple type  Cremation  coffin  from £475.00

Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer and is possible ) 

At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (within in City Limited) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle.

This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself. 

Burial (funeral director’s charges only) From £795.00

Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)  £1744.00

8.45am and 9.30am  Monday to Friday . Funeral  Directors Fees £1450.00 with a private vehicle to transport coffin. Hereford Crematorium fee is £823.00

Funeral Directors Fee £2300.00 including hearse and personnel.

Hereford Crematorium Fee £982.00

For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee. 

In this local area, Hereford Cemetery the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents: 

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.  £2353.00

For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee. 

In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is :-from 

 £784.00 for an attended funeral

Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.

This funeral director may be able to supply a range of optional, additional products and services, or to arrange (on your behalf) for a third party to supply them. Examples include:

• Additional mileage (price per mile) [Prices on request]
• Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) [Prices on request]
• Collection and delivery of ashes [Prices on request]
• Embalming [Price on request]

Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) [Prices from £150.00 to  300.00] 

Services supplied outside of normal office hours [Prices on request]

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.

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Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do. Some people never get round to discussing funeral wishes with their loved ones, which can lead to all sorts of worry and anxiety when the time comes. 

Taking out a funeral plan is a simple and straightforward way to remove this worry, and it can provide real financial benefits too. Some of the other benefits include:

• Pre-arrange the details of your funeral and record any special wishes, such as hymns, music choices and any other personal touches you would like your plan to include 

• Make financial provision for your funeral

• Choose your funeral director in advance

• Ensure your family has access to expert help at what can be a difficult time.

Our funeral plan is available to UK residents and there are no complicated medical forms to complete. You can also appoint a nominated representative who we will keep informed about your plan, according to your instructions.

Our plans cover our costs (as specified in the plan paperwork) as long as we carry out the funeral and your requirements don’t change. You can also make a contribution towards third party costs, such as the cremation fees. These costs are outside of our control.

For more information, please download our funeral plans brochure.

How your funds are held 

All funeral plan pre-payments are held in an individual whole of life assurance policy for your peace of mind.

Backed by a trusted, national provider

Our funeral plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, which is part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group. 

Flexible payment options

You can choose to pay for your funeral plan by lump sum or in instalments. There is an additional cost for paying over two or more years and eligibility criteria applies. Please refer to the Instalment Q&A and the Terms and Conditions for more information. Your funeral director will be able to provide you with a personalised quote.

Once your funeral plan is in place, you’ll receive a welcome booklet containing the details of your plan and your funeral plan certificate. Your nominated representative will also receive a copy if you request this. 

Terms and Conditions apply to funeral plans – please ask us if you have any questions.

We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.

Q. Who is eligible?

UK residents aged 18 or over can take out a plan. For instalment plans payable over 2 years or more, the final instalment must be paid by your 85th birthday. There are no medical or health questions to answer.

You can add special wishes and requests such as song choices, readings, information for a eulogy and so on. There is no charge to add these details. There may be more to pay if you require additional features, services or upgrades. You can also appoint a nominated representative, who we will keep informed about your plan according to your instructions. 

If you move, you should be able to transfer your plan to a funeral director near your new home. However, there may be additional costs depending on local prices. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for details or speak to us for more information.

Yes, we find that many of our customers choose to do this.

Yes, you can make changes to your plan after you have taken it out and once it is fully-paid. Just let us know what you wish to change. There may be an additional cost if you add new features and services to your plan.

The plan covers the funeral director's costs listed in the plan details as long as your requirements don't change and your selected funeral director carries out your funeral. The plan can also include an allowance towards third party costs such as cremation, and officiant’s fees. These costs are outside of our control. If these costs, as listed in the plan details, are not covered by the plan value at the time of need, there will be a balance to pay. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for more information.

Yes, you can cancel your plan at any time. If you choose to cancel the plan within the cancellation period, you’ll receive a full refund. If you cancel the plan after the cancellation period, you’ll receive a refund of the original amount paid, excluding the administration fee, and any payments to insure an instalment plan.

Yes, you are able to pay over a range of periods. There is an additional cost for paying by instalments over two or more years. Eligibility criteria applies. Please refer to the Instalment Q&A and the Terms and Conditions for more information. Your funeral director will be able to provide you with a personalised quote.

The plan does not cover the cost of a funeral abroad, or the cost of repatriating the deceased. It is therefore important that your travel insurance policy covers this.

We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.

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About Ecclesiastical Planning Services  

Our pre-paid funeral plans are provided by a trusted national provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services. 

As part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group, Ecclesiastical Planning Services has offered pre-payment funeral plans since 2006. When you take out a funeral plan with us, Ecclesiastical Planning Services arranges for the funds to be held in an individual whole of life assurance policy. The full value of your plan, excluding the administration fee and any instalment charges, is ring-fenced and cannot be used for anything but your funeral when the time comes. 

Ecclesiastical Planning Services is part of a large Group that gives available profits to charity and is proud to have been named the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor to charities (2023/2024)1. In addition, Ecclesiastical Planning Services is recognised by the National Association of Funeral Directors for treating customers fairly (2022). 

1. The Directory of Social Change, The UK Guide to Company Giving 2023/2024.  

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Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited (EPSL) Reg. No. 2644860. Registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, 

Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom.

 EPSL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct 

Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation 

of pre-paid funeral plans.

Our pre-paid funeral plan provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services, is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following regulation of the industry which came into effect on 29 July 2022. All firms selling funeral plans need to be FCA-regulated or an Introducer or 

Appointed Representative of an authorised provider from this date. 

https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/funeral-plan