Funeral Directors > Dorset > Gillingham
Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
Since 1866, Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors has been a trusted name in funeral care, serving our local communities in and around Gillingham, Dorset, as well as those nearby in Somerset and Wiltshire. It would be an honour to support you during this difficult time and arrange the funeral of your loved one.We know how daunting everything can seem following the loss of somebody special, not least putting in place the plans for a funeral. We are here to help make this unhappy process as simple and as stress-free for you as possible.Our friendly team of funeral directors is available to ease your concerns and take care of all the funeral arrangements. By sitting down with you and talking through your needs, we will establish what type of funeral you want for your loved one and let you know how we can achieve this.Whatever type of funeral you choose, whether it is religious or non-religious, traditional or contemporary, we can both organise it and tailor the service to your own preferences, ensuring it is a personal occasion truly reflective of your loved one’s life.Our Gillingham funeral home can be found on Newbury, just along from the Lidl, meaning we are easily accessible to all the town. We are also within reach of our neighbouring towns and villages in Dorset, as well as those in Somerset and Wiltshire, including Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Tisbury and Wincanton.If you wish to spend time with your loved one prior to the funeral, we have a chapel of rest offering peace and privacy.The team at our Gillingham funeral directors is here to help you when you need us. You can speak to one of our caring funeral advisors any time of the day or night and they will be ready to listen and provide guidance.To arrange a funeral for your loved one, Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death - Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs - Local expertise and knowledge - Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services of all faiths and cultures - Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest - Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £662.00 |
| 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 | £239.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £942.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £250.00 |
| 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 | £397.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,395.00 |
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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. |
£100.00 |
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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: |
£995.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
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 15/04/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QL
