As an Independent Funeral Director, AG Smith Funerals can provide a bespoke funeral for your loved one.
We have two main funeral options.
The Heritage Attended Funeral provides a cortege from our Chapel of Rest to the local crematorium or church. Mourners meet at the crematorium or church.
The Bespoke Attended Funeral enables you to choose the location of where you would like the cortege to start – whether it be from a home or another place that was loved.
Details of what is included are given below:
| Heritage Attended Funeral | £2235.00 |
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- Transportation of the deceased into our care to our Chapel of Rest
- Our care of the deceased where they are dressed in a gown we provide
- Carrying out the necessary legal and administrative arrangements
- Liaison between all parties to arrange a suitable time and date for the funeral
- Paying fees in advance on our client’s behalf
- Obtaining the relevant statutory forms
- Viewing in our Chapel of Rest by appointment in office hours
- Lamborne oak effect foil lined coffin fitted with an engraved name plate and external furnishings
- Transportation in our funeral hearse from our Chapel of Rest to the crematorium or resting place
- Chauffeur
- Funeral Director and 4 bearers in attendance
- Care of the ashes
| Bespoke Attended Funeral | £2655.00 |
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- Transportation of the deceased into our care to our Chapel of Rest
- Our care of the deceased where they are dressed in a gown we provide
- Carrying out the necessary legal and administrative arrangements
- Liaison between all parties to arrange a suitable time and date for the funeral
- Paying fees in advance on our client’s behalf
- Viewing in our Chapel of Rest by appointment in office hours
- Oak effect lined ‘bright’ coffin fitted with a printed name plate and external furnishings
- Transportation in our funeral hearse from our Chapel of Rest to a home address (or alternative) and then to the crematorium or resting place
- Chauffeur
- Funeral Director and 4 bearers in attendance
- Care of the ashes
| Your Choices |
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Because we understand the importance of personal choice, we work with you to provide a funeral that suits your own special requirements. We are here to discuss your wishes. If you would like something different or extra from what is included in the Traditional or Bespoke Funeral, we will advise if this means there are any additional costs or logistical considerations. Below are just a few of those choices to consider:
Funeral Transport
Your loved one will be transported in our Mercedes Benz hearse. We do have alternatives, including a horse drawn carriage, for which additional costs are applicable.
Coffin
We provide an oak effect lined coffin fitted with printed name plate and external furnishings. If you would like something different, such as a wicker coffin, then we have a wide choice available. We will be happy to discuss these options and any additional costs with you.
Order of Service
We work with you to discuss your thoughts and requirements and can offer suggestions. We can put together the order of service on your behalf, taking care of the printing and delivery to the service.
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements are costs that are necessary but will depend on your choice of funeral. The following items, if required, will be quoted at the time of arrangement and are additional to the items listed above.
Cremation disbursements:
- Cremation fee
- Funeral officiant fee
- Doctors fees (for cremation certificates only)
- Obituary notice
Burial disbursements:
- Cemetery or Church fees
- Organist’s fee
- Grave preparation
Please click here to view our Standardised Price List
Our team has many years’ experience of arranging personal funerals, so if you have any other concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to call our Maldon office on 01621 854293 or Southminster office on 01621 774557.
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