Direct Cremation A cremation service without family attendance and many of the traditional elements of a funeral service, such as a service or procession involving the hearse. The family will be notified of the date of the cremation if requested. Please note that this is a prescribed service that cannot be altered or additional services added, unless they are listed below. 50 Direct Cremation The Medway Funeral 51 The Medway Inclusive Funeral A lower-cost funeral option with the comfort of knowing that you will still receive our outstanding commitment to service for you and your loved one. Our Medway Funeral covers those key features that most families feel are necessary for a dignified and respectful ceremony. Please note that the Medway Inclusive Funeral is a prescribed service that cannot be altered or additional services added, other than those listed below. Direct Cremation Inclusive Funerals What’s included • Collection of the deceased from either Southend, Basildon or Broomfield University Hospital* • Transportation of the deceased to our chosen crematorium. • Accommodation of the deceased for up to 14 days prior to the cremation • A simple coffin of our choosing • Necessary staff for the commencement and carrying out of the service • Return of the ashes to our local office if requested • The Cremation Fee at our choice of crematorium • Use of our online Memorial and charity Giving Page, If Required £1625.00 What’s not included • A service of any kind at the crematorium or other venue • Completion of Medical Cremation Certificates • Visitation and use of the chapel of rest Other fees that may be applicable Fee for completing Medical Cremation Certificates (if applicable) £82.00(correct December 2021) Attending a nursing home or private residence to bring the deceased into our care during working hours £160.00 As above, out of normal working hours £250.00 Other service that may be added • Use of the Chapel of Rest at our Hadleigh Office, for 3 visits, in hours, with embalming and dressing £285.00 • Taking of locks of hair or fingerprints (per item) £15.00 • Delivering the ashes within a 15 mile radius, during working hours £50.00 • Arranging the Interment of the Ashes and administrative support £155.00 What’s included • Bringing your loved one into our care from a local address during normal working hours • The attention of a our dedicated staff to make and guide you through the funeral arrangements and administration • Provision of the ‘Medway Coffin’ fitted and furnished, suitable for cremation or burial • We’ll prepare and dress your loved one in a gown to match the interior of our ‘Medway Coffin’ • We will care for and accommodate your loved one for up to 14 days prior to the funeral at the office where arrangements are made. • Provision of the ‘classic’* hearse, proceeding either directly to the nearest crematorium to this arrangement office or directly from an address within 5 miles of our arrangement office. • Use of our online Memorial and charity Giving Page, If Required ● 4 bearers on the day of the funeral to carry the coffin or assist the family to carry the coffin • A Funeral Director on the day of the funeral to support and guide you through the funeral • The funeral will take place at a date and time to suit ourselves in collaboration with the family £2015.00 What’s not included • Specific choice of date and time of funeral service, we will work with you to find a mutually convenient time. • Bringing the deceased into our care beyond a 15-mile radius (an additional mileage charge will apply) • Embalming & dressing your loved one in their own clothes • Visitation at another Chapel of Rest, visits must take place at the office where arrangements are made. • A separate funeral service or celebration taking place before proceeding to the local crematorium or cemetery • A limousine to follow the hearse (limousines are only available with our select arrangements) • A choice of coffin (choice of coffin only available with our select arrangements) • Third party fees (disbursements) Services that may be added to the Medway funeral (fees as stated) • Bringing the deceased into our care out of normal office hours. £160.00 • Limited visits to the Chapel of Rest (3 visits), during office hours and dressing the deceased in their own clothes, including embalming (recommended for visitation) £95.00 • Production of 30 Orders of Service (other quantities available) £85.00 • Additional bearers (per two bearers) - a trolley will be used if additional bearers are not requested £90.00 • Taking of locks of hair or fingerprints (per item) £15.00 • Supply of a temporary donations box. £25.00 *Attendance to other hospitals will incur a mileage fee of £1 per mile. The Medway Coffin *We reserve the right to use either the ‘classic’ or modern hearse dependent on our operational commitments. Our
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