Funeral Directors > West Midlands > Bilston
"Guiding you with compassion, honouring every farewell"
The funeral directors where compassion meets experience in the delicate art of funeral services. Richard Vines, the compassionate heart behind the company, boasts a rich legacy of over two decades in the funeral profession. A seasoned Funeral Director, Richard holds a distinguished Diploma in Funeral Directing and an esteemed license to practice. His journey in this sacred calling began in 2002, following the footsteps of his father – a stalwart Funeral Director who devoted four decades to the profession before retiring. At Vines Funerals, we understand the profound significance of saying goodbye to your loved ones. With heartfelt compassion and unwavering support, we are dedicated to guiding you through this delicate journey, ensuring that each farewell is a true reflection of the unique story that was lived. Our purpose is to honor, celebrate, and commemorate the lives that have touched our hearts. Vines Funerals operates as a home-based Funeral Service, extending its compassionate care throughout the West Midlands and Staffordshire. Regardless of your location, Richard is poised to stand by your side during this difficult time, guiding you with empathy and expertise. By operating from the heart of his own abode, Richard has the privilege of minimizing funeral costs, ensuring that you can craft a profoundly personalized yet affordable tribute to your dearly departed.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £200.00 |
| 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 | £250.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £120.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £300.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £0.00 |
| 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) | £773.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £818.00 |
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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. |
£1,350.00 |
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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: |
£970.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £100.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £225.00 |
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 04/08/2023and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Owner/Funeral Director
70 Summerhill Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8RE, United Kingdom
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