At William Mitchell, we understand that saying goodbye to a loved one at a Funeral can be daunting. But we also understand that every life is made up of many moments, including lots of “hellos”, plenty of “goodbyes”, and everything in between. Our family business is dedicated to helping your family; helping by delivering the level of personal service you need during what can be a very distressing time.
We understand that a loved one’s passing may be sudden or may well be anticipated but few are truly ever prepared for. By listening to you and guiding you gently through the process, together we build a personal service befitting the life we are honouring. We promise to listen to you and to be a guide through the hardest times. We work tirelessly to ensure that the Funeral of your loved one is a fitting tribute to them and reflects your needs. Our team has many years of experience to provide as much or as little input into the service and related items as you wish. We understand that sometimes you may just need somebody to talk to. As an independent Funeral Director, we also aim to provide you the best value and a tailored package that fits your needs.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,095.00 |
| 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 | £395.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £150.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £495.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| 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 | £350.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,150.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,295.00 |
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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. |
£3,301.00 |
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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: |
£895.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.00 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £195.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | POA |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | POA |
| 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 17/11/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
26 High Street, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8LZ
