Our funeral services

Arranging a funeral can seem to be a complex business. At James Harper clarity and transparency is a priority - we want you to be a clear what you can expect from us, and exactly what you are paying for. This includes where we make any payments to a third party on your behalf, for example a minister or a crematorium.

We have designed all of our arrangements with that clarity in mind - each arrangement clearly outlines what is included and where additional services can be added if you choose.

We also believe that every funeral is unique and there are many options available to personalise the day to reflect the life of your loved one. Your funeral arranger will make these choices clear as you make your funeral arrangement.

The Simple Funeral

A simple and cost effective funeral option

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  • Local collection of deceased
  • Advice, support & assistance
  • A simple dignified coffin
  • Funeral director fees
  • A traditional hearse
£2120plus disbursements*
The Bespoke Funeral

An arrangement option that allows total flexibility

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  • Local collection of deceased
  • Advice, support & assistance
  • Funeral director fees
  • Care of deceased
  • A traditional hearse
from£2320plus disbursements*
The Direct Cremation

A low cost option that does not include a funeral service

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  • Local collection of deceased
  • Advice, support & assistance
  • A simple coffin
  • Care of deceased
  • Hand delivery of cremated remains
£1495Including disbursements*

What are disbursements?

Disbursements are payments that we make to third parties on your behalf to make your funeral arrangement, because of this these costs can vary. The largest third party cost is usually the crematorium which varies considerably between locations.

These third party costs will make up part of the final cost of your funeral arrangement; we do not make any addition to the original third party fee charged.


Extras & surcharges

It’s straightforward to personalise your funeral arrangement, below are some additional services we offer; each of these can be added to any of our standard arrangements above. Occasionally we have to apply a surcharge, usually for services supplied outside of our core hours. Our full price list can be found here.

  • Limousine - £395
  • Minister or Celebrant - from £220
  • Embalming and Viewing of the deceased - £250
  • 20 Order of Service sheets, from - £160
  • Additional collection fee out of core hours ( 5pm-9am Mon-Fri) - £275
  • Additional collection fee out of core hours (Weekends & Bank Holidays) - £325
  • Saturday funeral supplement - from £650
  • Sunday funeral supplement - from £950
  • Additional time - £100 per hour per vehicle
Our funeral services