Funeral Directors Frome Somerset

Funeral Costs Breakdown

Private Chapels of Rest ~ 24 Hour Personal Service ~ Quality Memorials ~ Renovations

 

 

A Respectful, Comprehensive Service

If you are looking for an experienced, family-owned funeral director, get in touch with Curtis Ilott Funerals. We have over 40 years of experience in helping the local community arrange funerals that mirror the precise wishes of the individual, family and friends. To be entrusted with taking your loved one on their final journey is a privilege, and we treat it as such, doing whatever it takes to carry out your requests with optimum care and compassion.

Our company provides an extensive panoply of funeral services, from traditional ceremonies to personalised transport to obituaries. We have an extremely professional team of staff who are dedicated to meeting your specifications to the finest detail. There is no request that is too troubling; we are always on hand to give an impeccable service from start to finish, along with providing advice on cremations, burials, coffins and urns, transport, funeral flower arrangements and much more.
 

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can come to your home to discuss arrangements if you prefer, so if you require a bespoke funeral director in Frome and Coleford, get in contact with us.

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Bespoke Funeral Services and Arrangements

As a small family business that listens closely to its clients, you can rely on us to provide the exact funeral service that you want. Whether you ask for pink ribbons or a particular coffin and urn, we can make the required arrangements. It is our mission to meet all the demands that you may have, however big or small. 
Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss our services further.

 

 

 Funeral Plans

Pre-planning for funerals can be a challenging notion to comprehend. How can you make sure that your exact wishes are respected at the ceremony? If you leave these demands with your family, how will they remember every detail at a time of grieving? 

By planning every detail with Curtis Ilott Funerals, you and your family can have peace of mind that all the arrangements have been made and paid for, well ahead of time.

 

 

 

 

Funeral Costs

Through our family-run funeral directors, we offer competitively priced, bespoke estimates. You will not be persuaded into paying for something that you don't want or need. Whilst we will explain the various fees and charges involved with the funeral, some of the services provided by Curtis Ilott Funerals include:

  • The use of our removal vehicle and staff for transporting the deceased to our premises
  • Care and attendances to the deceased
  • Choosing coffins, with an option for lining with fittings and an engraved name plate
  • Obtaining all necessary statutory forms and documents required by the authorities
  • Making arrangements with the chosen Minister/Celebrant
  • Insertion of obituaries to newspaper notices
  • Use of our Chapel of Rest
  • Hire of chauffeur driven hearse
  • Delivery of flowers to local hospitals or nursing homes
  • Collection and forwarding to charitable donations
  • The services and professional attention of our funeral directors, from your first call until every single specification has been adequately met

If you are in receipt of any benefits you may be entitled to help towards the funeral expenses. Prior to arranging a funeral ceremony, please check if you are eligible for such assistance from the Department of Work and Pensions.

 

 


 

Funeral Directors  in Frome and Somerset

Why Pay Now?


Funeral costs have historically increased above common inflation levels and this theme is expected to continue. In other words, a funeral costing £950 15 years ago, now costs more than £4,200. There is no way of knowing what it will cost in 10 years' time.

Through buying now, the costs of our funeral services will feel nominal and inconsequential at the time of the ceremony.e ceremony.

 

Helping You Through Your 
Difficult Time

 Whatever type of funeral service that you want to hold, our funeral directors will make all of the necessary arrangements. Feel free to call us on 01373 452116 / 01373 812248. We are available 24 hours a day. Alternatively, you can complete our enquiry form and we will arrange a call back as soon as possible.

 

Direct Cremation Service (Unattended) –
From £1,625*

Our direct cremation (unattended) service includes:

  • Our professional services, receiving your instructions, completion of all the necessary paperwork
  • Conveyance from place of death (up to 15-mile radius) during normal office hours, and care of the deceased
  • Provide a simple coffin
  • Transportation of coffin to the Crematorium
  • Cremation fee
  • Collection of the cremated remains and return to the family
*Additional charges may apply for bariatric size coffin, additional staff and vehicles or different service times




 

Direct Cremation Service (Attended) –
From £2,425*

This service is for families who would prefer a simple and personal service, usually attending the Crematorium early in the day at around 9.00am.

Our direct cremation (attended) service includes:

  • Our professional services, receiving your instructions, completion of all the necessary paperwork
  • Conveyance from place of death (up to 15-mile radius) during normal office hours, and care of the deceased
  • Provide a simple coffin
  • Transportation of coffin to the Crematorium
  • Provision of the Funeral Director and staff as required
  • Cremation fee
  • Collection of the cremated remains and return to the family
*Additional charges may apply for bariatric size coffin, additional staff and vehicles or different service times

 

 

 

 

Limited Cremation Service –
From £2,970*

Family and friends may wish to hold a celebration of life at the Crematorium chapel as opposed to a more traditional funeral service. This service includes an Officiant to conduct the proceedings and usually begins at 9.30am, although other times are available. We provide everything that you need for the service without having unnecessary additional items.

Our limited cremation service includes:

  • Our professional services, receiving your instructions, completion of all the necessary paperwork
  • Conveyance from place of death (up to 15-mile radius) during normal office hours, and care of the deceased
  • Provide a simple coffin
  • Traditional Hearse to convey coffin directly to the Crematorium
  • Provision of the Funeral Director and staff as required
  • Cremation fee
  • Officiant's fee
  • Collection of the cremated remains and return to the family
     
*Additional charges may apply for bariatric size coffin, additional staff and vehicles or different service times

 

 

 

Traditional Funeral Service -
From £3,937* (cremation) or £3,989* (burial)

This service provides you with a traditional funeral held at the crematorium, or a local church ahead of cremation, although this will incur additional church fees. Alternatively, there is an option to provide a service in church followed by burial in a churchyard or local cemetery of your choice.

Our traditional funeral service includes:

  • Our professional services, receiving your instructions, completion of all the necessary paperwork
  • Conveyance from place of death (up to 15-mile radius) during normal office hours, and care of the deceased
  • Provide a traditional oak veneer coffin
  • Visits to our private chapel of rest
  • Traditional Hearse to convey coffin to the Church or Crematorium / Cemetery
  • Provision of the Funeral Director and staff as required
  • Cremation fee or Burial fees
  • Minister / Officiant's fee or Church fees
  • Collection of the cremated remains and return to the family
  • Administration of charitable donations
*Additional charges may apply for bariatric size coffin, additional staff and vehicles or different service times

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Items / Services – if required


Limousine (7 passengers) (from)
£250

Reception of coffin to church prior to committal
£350

Cremated remains container (from)
£25

Oak Casket (including engraved name plate)
£145

Newspaper notices (guide price)
£95

Service sheets (from)
£95

Floral tributes (from)
£45

 

Alternative Coffin Selection


Solid Oak Coffin (from)  
£985

Oak Casket (from)
£1975

Willow Coffin (from)
£675

Bamboo Coffin (from)
£865

Woollen Coffin (from)
£845

Colourful Coffin (from)  
£795

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Memorials

We have our own fully equipped and modern memorial workshop which utilises the very latest machinery to produce various memorials from a wide range of materials and finishes. All work is completed to the highest standard. We will provide you with a proof drawing of your chosen memorial for approval prior to any work being undertaken. We have a selection of memorials in our showroom, along with importing several different types of granite directly from India, Africa and Italy. Our team never compromises on quality, ensuring that we provide a lasting and fitting symbol of remembrance and tribute to a loved one.

To view our extensive selection of memorials, please visit our memorial workshop website – or contact us directly – to learn more.