01258 453133 (24 Hour Service)

Colin J. Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7JU

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Essential Direct Funeral

The Essential Funeral is designed for families who require the minimum service from us.

It is designed for those occasions where no funeral service and no attendance is requested but families may wish to hold a separate celebration or commemoration of that person’s life at an alternative venue, other than a Crematorium Chapel or Church.

  

  • Mandatory Fees and Services

    Arranging a date for the cremation and collating all necessary documentation and submitting to the Crematorium.

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    Arranging a date for the cremation and collating all necessary documentation and submitting to the Crematorium.

    £490

    Professional fees include:

    • Receiving initial instructions and giving advice on Registration of death
    • Explaining HM Coroner Procedure where applicable
    • Advice on all procedures and paperwork
    • Completing all paperwork relevant to a Cremation
    • Arranging a date and time for the funeral
    • Advice on bereavement care
    • Making all detailed arrangements and conducting throughout on the day

    £490

    Mandatory

    Private Ambulance & 2 Staff to convey deceased to Poole Crematorium

    £303

    Mandatory

    Provision of Mortuary facilities at our premises and care of the deceased up until date of funeral, preparation and dressing of the deceased if requested in a suitable gown or clothes provided by the family if requested

    £415

    Mandatory

    To removal of the deceased into our care from home/hospital inclusive of 30 miles between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm

    Additional Guidance

    Additional Guidance Relating to To removal of the deceased into our care from home/hospital inclusive of 30 miles between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm

    If the deceased is collected out of normal working hours (9:00am - 5:00pm), at the weekend or bank holidays, or is in excess of 30 miles, there will be an additional charge.

    £160

    Mandatory

    Doctors Medical Fees

    Additional Guidance

    Additional Guidance Relating to Doctors Medical Fees

    If the Coroner is involved and a Post-Mortem has to take place, the Doctors Medical Fees are waived

    £82

    Mandatory

    Use of Chapel of Rest during normal working hours

    Additional Guidance

    Additional Guidance Relating to Use of Chapel of Rest during normal working hours

    No Charge

    £0

  • Coffin This option is mandatory

    Basic Cardboard Coffin

    £325

    Mandatory
  • Cremation Fees This option is mandatory

    Poole Crematorium Fee

    £385

    Mandatory