Funeral Directors > Berkshire > Reading
Cyril H Lovegrove 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.
At Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors in Reading, Berkshire, we’re here to listen to, advise, and above all else, support you and your family at this difficult time. The second of our Reading funeral homes, our Caversham funeral directors first opened in 1991, but we’ve been a part of the local community for over 150 years, serving families like yours with uncompromising compassion and the highest standards of care. Just like our other Reading branch in Tilehurst, you’ll find a modern and accessible home with on-site parking and a warm and caring team of experts here to support you. We’re perfectly placed to serve families in Emmer Green, Lower Caversham, Caversham Heights and the surrounding areas, with a bus stop on the central Reading bus route right outside our door. Your dedicated funeral director will do all they can to make this difficult time as easy as it can be, handling all arrangements on your behalf and offering guidance and advice at every step. We offer a choice of funeral services starting from £995 and can deliver the funeral that is the perfect tribute to your loved one. From an unattended cremation to a woodland and green burial, or a themed commemoration, we have the knowledge and experience to meet your exact requirements. We’re proud to serve our diverse community and welcome those of all faiths into our care. You’re not alone; our Reading funeral directors are here for you 24 hours a day on 0118 946 1393. Looking to make arrangements for the future? Discover our prepaid funeral plans. Available to help 24 hours a day on 0118 946 1393 - Expert, dedicated advice at every step, from registering the death to finalising all arrangements - A choice of funeral services, from an unattended cremation to a fully bespoke attended ceremony - Local expertise and knowledge of Reading and the surrounding suburbs - Cremation or burial at any local site of your preference - Expertise in arranging funerals to suit all religions, backgrounds and cultures - A choice of hearses, funeral vehicles and other means of transport - Private viewing of your loved one in our modern chapel of rest - A choice of memorials and a personalised Funeral Notice to help you share the details of your loved one’s funeral - Prepaid funeral plans that help you plan ahead
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £751.00 |
| 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 | £271.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £1,067.00 |
| 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 | £451.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,350.00 |
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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. |
£1,215.00 |
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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.
58 Briants Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5BA
