Self Help (DIY) & Woodland Burials

Some families wish to have a greater personal and practical involvement in carrying out the funeral. In such cases we are willing to provide any part of our range of services and products separately, without us necessarily being further involved in the funeral. An estimate covering any required item can be provided, without obligation.

We maintain details of various woodland burial sites and can obtain current burial costs on request.

The Natural Death Centre is also able to offer further advice to those wishing to organise alternative funerals.

Charges for services

Private ambulance service

Base to base, with driver only.
This assumes that the family wishes to physically handle the uplifting of the deceased.

£90.00
per hour
(or part of)

Base to base, with full removal team

(Normal hours:Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm)

£105.00
per hour
(or part of)

Additional cost for ambulance outside of normal working hours.

£62.00
per hour

All ambulance prices quoted above include the use of any of the correct lifting and carrying equipment, disposable gloves, bags, aprons or disinfectants.

  

Mortuary Refridgeration

We offer this service at our Rainham and Chatham branches.

£75.00
per day

Embalming

Normal arterial embalming and care of the deceased up to three days.

£140.00

Charges for products

Chipboard Coffins

No hardwood content. The coffin is supplied without fittings, interior or nameplate. It is ideal for painting by the client. Our entire range of fitted coffins and caskets is available at the current price as shown in our price list.

£195.00

Cardboard Coffins

Subject to approval of the Cemetary or Crematorium.

£240.00

Disaster Bags

"Body Bags" heavy gauge plastic bags, full length zip. 7'3" x 2'10".

£75.00

Name Plates

To supply and engrave a standard plate.

£35.00

Hearse with driver only

Includes the first two hours (base to base)
Thereafter £95.00 per hour or part of.

£260.00
(Minimum)

Additional Staff

During normal working hours.
(Weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm)

£85.00
per person, per hour
(or part of)

Additional services

Advice

Freely and willingly given without charge.

  

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We are
members of:

John Weir Funeral Directors are members of SAIF. John Weir Funeral Directors are members of NAFD. John Weir Funeral Directors are members of Golden Charter Funeral Plans