We pride ourselves on being caring, experienced professionals in arranging services for all religious denominations and beliefs, as well as secular ceremonies. We provide all our clients with a personal bespoke service.
We are a small, family-operated Funeral Directors owned by husband and wife, Robert and Rebecca Booth. Robert has been in Funeral care for many years. As an independent we feel we can offer a much more personal and caring service for our clients.
Our family, caring for yours
We believe that each service should be tailored to reflect and suit your loved ones needs. To aid this we can offer a great range of specialised vehicles.
If you wish to see what vehicles we can offer or have a vehicle in mind please use the contact us page to get in touch and speak with us regarding your needs.
We understand that every choice is a hard choice when it comes to your loved ones. With this in mind we have a selection of suppliers who can supply almost any requirement you may have or need. Please feel free to get in contact and book an appointment with us in person.
Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
Supplying a basic coffin suitable for burial or cremation
Provision of the hearse to convey the deceased directly to the funeral location
Provision of sufficient bearers as required
Professional advice on certification, registration and all the required legal documentation
A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
Provision of Chapel of Rest facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral and/or service rooms where available
The Funeral Director's fees in arranging and conducting the funeral
Advice and help for the purpose of producing Order of Service and/or Hymn sheets (printing not included)
Advice and help for placing an obituary notice in the local press (cost of notice not included)
Memorial advice
Additional items such as a Horse Drawn Hearse, Traditional Wooden Ashes Casket and Upgrade to Wicker Coffin are available on request. Please talk to our team directly or take your standard plan out and we can add them for you afterwards.
The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.
We’re here to help, if you have a question just get in touch
Traditional Prepaid Funeral Plan
Our Traditional prepaid funeral plan includes:
Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
Supplying a genuine wood veneered coffin suitable for burial or cremation
Provision of the hearse and one mourners' limousine (a limousine typically seats 6)
Provision of funeral conductor and bearers as required
The cortege leaving from a local address, travelling to the funeral service and returning afterwards
Professional advice on certification, registration and all the required legal documentation
A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
Provision of Chapel of Rest facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral and/or service rooms where available
The Funeral Director's fees in arranging and conducting the funeral
Advice on floral tributes, estate administration, bereavement counselling and charitable donations
Advice and help for the purpose of producing Order of Service and/or Hymn sheets (printing not included)
Advice and help for placing an obituary notice in the local press (cost of notice not included)
Memorial advice
Additional items such as a Horse Drawn Hearse, Traditional Wooden Ashes Casket and Upgrade to Wicker Coffin are available on request. Please talk to our team directly or take your standard plan out and we can add them for you afterwards.
The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.
We’re here to help, if you have a question just get in touch
Select Prepaid Funeral Plan
Our Select prepaid funeral plan includes:
Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
Supplying a superior genuine wood veneered coffin suitable for burial or cremation
Provision of the hearse and two mourners' limousine (a limousine typically seats 6)
Provision of funeral conductor and bearers as required
The cortege leaving from a local address, travelling to the funeral service and returning afterwards
Professional advice on certification, registration and all the required legal documentation
A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
Provision of Chapel of Rest facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral and/or service rooms where available
The Funeral Director's fees in arranging and conducting the funeral
Advice on floral tributes, estate administration, bereavement counselling and charitable donations
Provision of attendance cards or book for those who attend the funeral to sign
Collection of floral tribute cards or if preferred, a listing of those who have sent flowers
Advice and help for the purpose of producing Order of Service and/or Hymn sheets (printing not included)
Advice and help for placing an obituary notice in the local press (cost of notice not included)
Memorial advice
Additional items such as a Horse Drawn Hearse, Traditional Wooden Ashes Casket and Upgrade to Wicker Coffin are available on request. Please talk to our team directly or take your standard plan out and we can add them for you afterwards.
The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.
We’re here to help, if you have a question just get in touch
Unattended Cremation
What is Unattended Cremation?
Unattended cremation removes the formality of a traditional funeral service. The funeral director, allocated by Open Prepaid Funerals arranges collection from the place of death and provides care until the day of the cremation. The prepaid unattended cremation plan includes the provision of a basic coffin, sufficient staff to convey the deceased to the crematorium and the contribution to 3rd party fees.
The date and time of the funeral is arranged by the funeral director with no mourners in attendance and no ceremony. The cremated remains are then either scattered at the crematorium or can be made available to the family for collection. Most families who choose this option will arrange for an alternative Memorial Service after the cremation.
The prepaid unattended cremation plan is the most cost-effective way of prepaying for a funeral in advance - and yet price is often not the deciding factor. In many cases, this approach to the funeral simply sits comfortably with the plan holder’s lifestyle, providing a less emotional way of dealing with end-of-life planning.
The unattended cremation is a discreet and dignified service provided by a professional funeral director in accordance with the appropriate legal requirements.
Our prepaid unattended cremation plan includes:
Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
Care of the deceased prior to the cremation
Supplying a basic coffin suitable for cremation
Provision of a vehicle to convey the deceased directly to the crematorium
Provision of sufficient bearers as required
Arranging doctors' cremation certificates where required
Completing and delivering to the crematorium the required statutory documents
Advice on registering the death
Disposal or collection of cremated remains
Payment of disbursement fees to doctors and the crematorium
The funeral directors professional fees in arranging and conducting the cremation
A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.
We’re here to help, if you have a question just get in touch
Attended Cremation
What is an Attended Cremation?
An attended cremation offers a respectful and straightforward farewell, allowing family and friends to be present at the crematorium or funeral directors premises for a service before the cremation takes place. Unlike traditional funerals, this option focuses on the essentials, providing a dignified ceremony without elaborate arrangements whilst also providing loved ones with the opportunity of a saying a proper goodbye.
It does not include a formal service at a crematorium.
Features of Our Attended Cremation Plan:
Personalised Service: A dedicated time at the crematorium chapel or Funeral Directors premises for a meaningful ceremony, which may include music, readings, and eulogies, tailored to honour the life of your loved one.
Professional Care: Our experienced funeral directors will manage all aspects of the funeral, ensuring a smooth and respectful process.
Coffin Provision: We provide a simple yet dignified coffin suitable for cremation.
Flexibility: If there is a service it can be led by a minister, celebrant, or a family member, according to your preferences.
Attendance: There may be restrictions on the number of mourners who can attend the venue depending on its size, allowing those who knew the deceased to pay their respects.
Why Choose an Attended Cremation?
Opting for an attended cremation provides a balance between the simplicity of a direct cremation and the opportunity for a communal farewell. It allows families to come together to celebrate the life of their loved one, offering important closure and support during a difficult time.
Considerations:
Cost-Effective: An attended cremation is often more affordable than a traditional funeral, as it focuses on the essential elements of the service.
Simplicity: This option removes the need for elaborate funeral processions and multiple vehicles, concentrating on the service itself but still offers closure that may be missed with the most basic direct cremation.
Personalisation: Families may have the freedom to personalize the service to reflect the personality and wishes of the deceased.
Variations: Due to the broad range of Funeral Directors across the UK who may carry out the Attended Cremation some features and variations of service may apply. These will be highlighted in advance of the funeral itself.
Choosing an attended cremation ensures a dignified and heartfelt farewell, honouring your loved one in a manner that aligns with their wishes and your family's needs.
We’re here to help, if you have a question just get in touch
Why choose a prepaid funeral plan?
Taking out a prepaid funeral plan can bring many benefits to you and your family. Some of these may include:
Alleviates financial burden - one of the benefits of taking out a funeral plan is securing the funeral directors services at today’s price, these are guaranteed to be covered at the time of need if fully paid. Disbursements are not fully guaranteed though, there could be a shortfall which your family may have to cover, see terms and conditions or talk to us for more details.
Reduces emotional stress - planning a loved one’s funeral can be an emotionally challenging time for family and close friends. By planning your funeral before the time comes, this could reduce emotional and financial stress for your loved ones.
Tailor made for you - by arranging your funeral ahead of time, you are able to design it specifically to your own individual requirements – meaning its bespoke to you and your preferences.
Tailor-made funeral plans
If none of the set plans are exactly what you had in mind, we can work with you to create a tailor-made funeral plan that specifically meets your needs. You may find it useful to use one of our pre-existing prepaid funeral plans as a guide to help you begin the process. Then you could add an extra limousine, for example, or decide that you would prefer the service to take place in your local church rather than a crematorium chapel.
Whatever your thoughts, talk to us and we'll guide you through the funeral planning process. We will then check with your preferred funeral director fees and charges in our system that all prices and elements are correct before confirming with you. We will detail all the fees and charges giving you a final amount to pay. Whatever your agreed plans, the funeral directors services are guaranteed to be provided with no further costs at the time of need. There may be a contribution required at the time of need in relation to disbursement costs, see terms for full details.
Call us to discuss your bespoke funeral plan on 0330 660 0072
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