Pricing
Natural burial
My professional fee is £2500, which covers the essential logistics and administration, including the following:
➤ Bringing the person who’s died into my care until the day of the funeral
➤ Collecting someone from the place where they died on a weekday during working hours of 9am to 5pm (£250 extra if outside of these hours)
➤ Care in a mortuary before the funeral, for up to three weeks (£15 extra per day thereafter)
➤ A meeting with your family to discuss all the options for the funeral, usually in person, with unlimited telephone/email/video calls after that, while we’re making plans
➤ Liaising with all parties involved, including natural burial grounds, hospital staff, venues and florists, as needed
➤ Washing and dressing the person who’s died – and supporting you to do this if you wish
➤ A simple hearse to the funeral venue
➤ Four pallbearers to carry the coffin
There will be additional fees, which will vary depending on your decisions. These include:
➤ A plot at a natural burial ground
➤ Clandon Wood, Surrey – from £3760
➤ South Downs Natural Burial Ground – from £4261
➤ A biodegradable coffin or casket – from around £400
➤ A celebrant, if you wish to use one – usually £250-350
Please note my own celebrancy fee starts at £300 to write and deliver a eulogy, give guidance on readings and music, and generally support everyone speaking or reading on the day; the cost rises for a more involved ceremony including elements of ritual, which we can discuss. You are very welcome to choose another celebrant, and you don’t have to use one at all – ceremonies led by families are very powerful, and I can give guidance.
Other optional items and services to consider include venue hire, flowers, refreshments, musicians and professional live-streaming on the day. Once we’ve had a meeting, I’ll provide a detailed estimate.
I offer a free, no-obligation initial chat to help you work out what you’re looking for – and if I’m not the right person to help you, or I don’t have capacity, I will be able to recommend others. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
Direct (unattended) cremation with holistic support
My professional fee is £1650, which covers:
➤ Collecting someone from the place where they died on a weekday, during working hours of 9am to 5pm (£250 extra if outside of these hours)
➤ Bringing the person who’s died into my professional care until the day of cremation, including care in a mortuary for up to 3 weeks (£15 extra per day thereafter)
➤ Liaising with all parties involved
➤ Doctor’s cremation certificate
➤ Crematorium fees for an unattended cremation
➤ Simple coffin
➤ Transport to the crematorium
➤ Simple cardboard container for the ashes
➤ Collection of the ashes to be brought into my care
➤ Personal delivery of your loved one’s ashes within the Greater London area (additional fees apply outside)
➤ Fingerprint mould for memorial jewellery, if desired
➤ My personal support before and after the cremation, including guidance on rituals for reflection at the time of the cremation, and for scattering of the ashes, if desired
Additional options
➤ Ceremonial care of your loved one, including gentle washing, anointing with beautiful sacred oils, and dressing – £150
➤ Supported ceremonial care of your loved one – the option to join me in a beautiful space to wash, anoint and dress them – £250
➤ Upgraded coffin and/or casket for ashes – dependent on your choices
➤ Keeping the ashes in my professional care – £50/month, payable in advance
Celebrancy
You can involve me as a celebrant/ceremonialist whether or not I’m looking after the funeral arrangements. I’ll work closely with you to create a special tribute to your loved one. My starting fee is £300, which covers:
➤ A meeting (in person if possible, or by video call) to talk about your loved one and plan a simple ceremony of up to 40 minutes
➤ Writing a tribute (eulogy), including liaising with you on edits and additions
➤ Guidance to help you think about music and readings for your loved one, if desired
➤ Holding the ceremony on the day (plus travel costs outside the Greater London area)
I specialise in holding bespoke ceremonies and celebrations with a difference, including nature-based rituals to support grieving and bring a sense of magic. These types of event are usually held in alternative spaces that allow more time than the typical crematorium – from beaches and woodland to beautiful venues. I can offer full support to help you design a meaningful ceremony, from structuring the event and liaising with others contributing to writing the tribute, holding the service on the day, and overseeing I’m open to all your ideas and will work closely with you to create a bespoke celebration. Once we’ve discussed your wishes, I will draw up a proposal with an estimate.