Sean Crilley Funeral Directors of Carlisle
Over the years we have seen the cost of funerals continue to rise, far more than the cost of living. As an independent family funeral director we have worked hard to ensure that our funeral prices remain fair so that the funeral services we offer are competitive.
We are confident in our charges and are transparent about them too. We also believe that we charge for a professional service. The most cost effective option isn’t always best. Our belief is; ‘Professional fees for a professional, high quality service’.
Following an investigation by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) a number of issues across the funeral industry were highlighted, culminating in the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
The Order has made it a legal requirement for ALL funeral directors to publish a 'Standardised Price List' as well as an Additional Options Price List both on their websites and in prominent positions within their premises by 16th September 2021. This has been ordered in an effort to make it easier for the bereaved to compare 'like for like' funeral options from funeral directors - both small and large companies and assist them in their choices.
At Sean Crilley Funeral Directors, we realise that managing funeral costs can seem daunting. We make sure everything is as transparent as possible for our clients. We will give you a detailed break down of the costs involved and explain the various funeral options we provide. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss our prepaid options, please get in touch. We serve families across Carlisle, North Cumbria and surrounding areas.
In addition to the cost of your chosen funeral directors charges there will be other fees called ‘Disbursements’. These are third party charges that the Funeral Director will pay on your behalf. The exception to this is our Direct Cremation and Burial Services which includes the essential third party charges and requires payment in full prior to the funeral service.
We have our main Funeral Home and office on Brook Street in Carlisle as well as our beautiful and very private, Lismore Chapel also in Carlisle.
We are here for you 24 hours, every day of the year.
TEL: (01228) 544905
Funeral Price List
All funeral directors are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).
Attended Funeral
This is a funeral where family and friends have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person at the same time as they attend their burial or cremation.
| Funeral director’s charges only (Full breakdown of costs below) | Total From £1895.00 See Breakdown of these costs below |
| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1095.00 |
| 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 | £140.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at both the funeral director’s chapel premises at 78 Brook Street or at our Lismore Private Chapel, Lismore Place. | £205.00 |
| Providing the ‘Carlisle Coffin’ – this simple coffin is suitable for burial or cremation and complete with an engraved nameplate. Please Note: The Carlisle Coffin is available on request. The Carlisle Coffin is our basic, budget option coffin with no handles or fittings. As standard, we provide 'The Windsor' - a medium shaded, quality veneered oak with paneled sides, handles, fittings, interior, pillow and nameplate at £550.00. | £180.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | No extra charge |
| 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 | £275.00 |
Unattended Funeral
This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the burial or cremation itself.
| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £850.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee) | £1626.00 |
Fees you Must Pay
For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral
| The burial fee. In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: | £400.00 - £930.00 |
| 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. | £350.00 - £1450.00 |
For an Attended cremation funeral
| The cremation fee. In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: | £1150.00 |
Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director.
Additional Funeral Director Products and Services
This funeral director may be able to supply a range of optional, additional products and services, or to arrange (on your behalf) for a third party to supply them.
Examples include:
| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.85 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £165.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | No extra charge |
| Embalming | £185.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £150.00 - £200.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | Prices on request |
Additional Disbursements
| Obituary Notices - Start from per day approximately. | £130.00 |
| Doctors Fees (for Cremation Papers) | £82.00 |
| Floral Tributes | Prices on request |
| Refreshments | Prices on request |
| Interment of Cremated Remains at Carlisle Crematorium Gardens/Woods of Remembrance | £65.00 (attended) £25.00 (unattended) |
| Simple Urn | £29.00 |
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.