From our family to yours. Drew and Son is an Independent Family Funeral Directors. We pride ourselves on providing guidance and support at your time of need. We offer a bespoke and professional service tailored to your specific requirements. A service providing all aspects of funeral care and arrangements, beginning from the moment you contact us, making things as stress free as possible. We cater for simple funerals, traditional funerals and alternative funerals. With services taking place at any venue you wish. We are able to provide you with a totally personal and complete service. Our objective is to carry out your requests with dignity, respect and attention.
At Drew & Son, we understand that losing a loved one is a deeply personal and challenging experience. As a family-run, independent funeral director, we pledge to stand alongside you, offering unwavering guidance and support during your time of need. We believe in the power of personalised attention, crafting bespoke and professional services tailored precisely to your unique requirements and wishes. From the moment you reach out to us, we are committed to alleviating the burden of funeral arrangements. We take care of every detail, ensuring a seamless and stress-free process, allowing you to focus on honouring the memory of your loved one. Our comprehensive services encompass all aspects of funeral care, from initial consultations and logistical planning to the final farewell Whether you envision a simple and intimate gathering, a traditional and time-honoured ceremony, or an alternative and uniquely personal tribute, Drew & Son is here to bring your vision to life. We are dedicated to providing a totally personal and complete service, ensuring that every element reflects the life and legacy of your loved one. Our unwavering objective is to carry out your requests with the utmost dignity, respect, and meticulous attention to detail. We understand the significance of this final journey, and we are committed to honoring your loved one’s memory with compassion and professionalism. Let us guide you through this difficult time, providing the support and expertise you need to create a meaningful and lasting tribute.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £695.00 |
| 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 | £200.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £240.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £450.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £290.00 |
| 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 | £365.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,995.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,390.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 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. |
£350.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£795.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | POA |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | POA |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | POA |
| Embalming | £290.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £220.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | POA |
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.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 10/09/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
The White House, Market Place, Essex, RM4 1UA
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