Understanding funeral costs with WestCountry Funeral Service
At WestCountry Funeral Service in Plymouth, we understand how overwhelming planning a funeral can feel—especially when you’re trying to balance emotion, family wishes, and budget. That’s why we’re here to help guide you through every step, with transparent pricing and local knowledge you can trust. Whether you're arranging a burial, cremation, or a green funeral, we’re available 24 hours a day to provide personal, independent advice whenever you need it.
Transparent funeral costs and tailored options for every family
We believe families deserve clear, upfront information when arranging a funeral.
Below is an overview of the types of services we offer and their typical costs. All services are tailored to your specific needs and wishes—our team will guide you through options to suit your preferences and budget.
Price List
Funeral directors must publish a standard Price List to help you compare costs, explore options, and make informed choices.
ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)
£ 2,035.00
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 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) 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 [*See Additional Services]
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)
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 hearse or other appropriate vehicle
£ 815.00
£195.00
£175.00
Price on request
£75.00
£775.00
UNATTENDED OR DIRECT FUNERAL
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)
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee) [2]
£900.00
£1,575.00
FEES YOU MUST PAY
For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.[1]
£1,660.00
In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is:
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.
For an Attended cremation funeral in this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:
£1,270.00
Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.
ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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)
£1.95 per mile
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)
Within 25-mile radius
Collection and delivery of ashes
£45.00
Embalming
£195.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)
£200.00
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.
[1] This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
Additional Services
Choices of coffin
Solid oak or Mahogany with pressed panels and raised lid
£1,275.00
Oak, Elm or Mahogany veneer
Oak foil
Other natural products (bamboo, wicker etc.)
Unique and picture coffins
£575.00
£475.00
From £750.00
From £695.00
Additional Services
Limousine (5 passengers maximum)
£295.00
Reception into church prior to the funeral (within normal office hours)
£200.00
Caskets and containers for cremated remains
From £37.50
Embalming
£195.00
Attendance/Services for interment of cremated remains
£110.00
Printed Orders of Service*
£125.00
Keepsakes/jewellery
Price on application
Additional mileage charge. Price per mile**
£1.95
*Based on 50 copies. Prices vary depending on numbers.
** mileage charges applied over 25 miles or where applicable
Also available:
The Simple Funeral
Direct Cremation
£3,800.00
£1,575.00
*for both the Simple Funeral and the Direct Cremation, full payment is required in advance of the service taking place.
What families say
“Kind, caring and effective service at a difficult time for our family with good communication of the process.”
Peter Bate (Google testimonial)
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We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to offer guidance, pricing details, or simply a listening ear. Our team can also provide you with the most up-to-date contact information for local registrars so you’ll always know exactly what to do next.
