George Scott Funeral Services — of which Harry Tomes is now a part — is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and the National Society of Independent Funeral Directors.
All funeral directors are legally required to publish this standardised price list for a set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options, make informed choices, and compare prices between different funeral directors — because prices can vary significantly.
Attended Funeral
Attended Funeral — Funeral Director's Charges Only
£2,645.00Our fee — breakdown belowThis is a funeral where family and friends attend a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person at the same time as the burial or cremation takes place.
| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,271.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of our premises) into our care | £200.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased will be kept at George Scott & Son Funeral Directors' premises | £225.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin — made from veneered oak | £454.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment (where viewing is requested) | £0.00 |
| At a date and time agreed with you, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles) in a hearse with four bearers | £495.00 |
Unattended Funeral
Unattended Funeral — Cremation
£1,885.00Our fee — including the cremation feeThis is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a separate ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself.
| Cremation — funeral director's charges plus the cremation fee | £1,885.00 |
| Burial — funeral director's charges only | Not offered |
Fees You Must Pay
In addition to our charges, the following fees are payable to third parties. These are not included in our funeral director charges above.
Third-Party Fees (Typical Local Costs)
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Burial fee — for an attended or unattended burial funeral. Typical cost for local residents. For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot. For an existing grave with a memorial, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. The cemetery may charge additional fees. |
£775.00 |
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Cremation fee — for an attended cremation funeral. Typical cost for local residents in this area. |
£932 – £1,030 |
Note: In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors' fees as well — the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation. Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements with us.
Additional Products & Services
We may be able to supply a range of optional, additional products and services, or arrange them on your behalf with a third party. Examples include:
Optional Additional Services
| Additional mileage (price per mile, beyond the standard 15/20 miles) | £2.50/mile |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person's body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship) — price per transfer | £245.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | Not offered |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion) | £200 – £300 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | Prices on request |
We can give you a full list of what we can supply. You may choose to arrange some items yourself or use a different supplier — we are happy to advise without any obligation.
Footnote 1: The burial fee (sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
Footnote 2: In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually also need to pay doctors' fees — the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.