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Basic Funeral Option


The total cost of the basic funeral option from G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors is £1350


Please note:

A funeral can be either a burial or a cremation. The price of G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors's basic funeral option does not include cemetery or crematoria fees, also known as 'disbursements', which vary widely across the country.

If you're having a burial you can expect cemetery and grave preparation fees to be between £500 and £20,000.

If you're having a cremation you can expect crematoria fees to be between £500 and £800. Two doctors' signatures are required for cremations (unless the coroner is involved) and these cost £152.

These costs will be in addition to the basic funeral cost quoted above.

G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors says about their basic funeral option:

With the economic climate we understand not every one will have the funds readily available when they loose a loved one, Greg has taken the approach to offer help and guidance in any way he can, A basic funeral can be a simple or as flamboyant as you desire.

We asked G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors 'What makes your basic funeral option special':

We at G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors like to stand out from the rest, we do not offer vouchers, restricting were they can be redeemed for using our services, Greg will personally hand you £50.00 cash back if the account is paid in full during the Arrangement stage,

This basic funeral includes:


This funeral includes all costs for G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors's professional services, advice and help (including help to find someone to perform the ceremony if required).

G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors says: "We at G.M.Taylor pride ourselves on retaining our fees at a reduced rate, this way we can pass on the savings to you. We don’t have Area Managers with high targets to reach, we are Independent and answer to you, not to shareholders."

All costs for appropriate care of the body of the person who had died.

G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors says: "Please be reassured when our services are called upon we will take care of your loved one as if one of our own. We will bring your loved one into our chapel of rest. We do not & never will transfer your loved on to a Hub, or Industrial Estate unlike some."

The provision of a coffin for the person who has died.

G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors says: "We pride our selves in standing out from the rest, we offer a choice of 3 coffins and believe you should not be restricted to just 1You are welcome to select an alternative from our range of 100 but please bear in mind this will have a effect on the cost."

Collection of the body of the person who has died and transport of the body to the place of burial or cremation.

G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors says: "We use a Traditional Black Mercedes Benz hearse but offer alternative transport such as Horses, VW Camper Hearse & limousine, Landover Hearse, Rolls Royce Fleet, even a Only Fools & Horses Hearse, Please note these alternative methods will alter costs."

The cost of co-ordinating the funeral on the day (not including performing the ceremony).

G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors says: "Some bereaved families wish for us to participate in every aspect in Conducting the service and were happy to do just that. We treat every funeral with the respect and dignity they deserve. We also offer a Lady Funeral Director if you wish."

Direct Cremation Option


The total cost of the direct cremation option from G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors is £1497


Please note:

The cost of this direct cremation includes all fees and costs for the cremation. This includes the crematoria fees (usually between £500 and £800) and two doctors' signatures which are required for cremations (unless the coroner is involved) costing £152.

There is usually no ceremony with this service and it is not possible to choose the crematoria or the time of day.


This direct cremation includes:


All costs for the cremation disbursement fee, second doctor's fee and G.M.Taylor Independent Funeral Directors's professional services and advice.

All costs for appropriate care of the body of the person who had died until the cremation has taken place.

The provision of a coffin for the person who has died.

Transport of the body of the person who has died to the place of cremation and collection and return of the ashes.

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