The Attended Funeral at a glance

  • You will be introduced to your expert funeral arranger who will help arrange the funeral you want for your loved one
  • Your funeral director will attend the service to conduct the funeral and provide support throughout
  • We will provide a Park Coffin; you can choose from our wide range of alternative coffins and caskets for an additional cost
  • We can provide a gown, or dress your loved one in their own clothes, according to your wishes
  • We will also follow your instructions regarding hair, makeup and other personal effects
  • We will be available after the day of the funeral for further care, support and any additional services required

Some important things to consider

  • When and where you would like the service to take place
  • Whether you would like a personalised procession route
  • If you would like readings, songs or music
  • Whether you would like flowers or charitable donations
  • If you would like printed service stationery

Check your nearest Funeral Directors for pricing

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Lowestoft

Carlton Road

13 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RU

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Loddon

Loddon

19 Bridge Street, Loddon, NR14 6NA

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Lowestoft

Oulton

10 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4QP

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Norwich

Norwich

317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2AB

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in  Thorpe St. Andrew

Thorpe

2 St. Williams Way, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0AW

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Eaton

Eaton

Church Lane, Eaton, Norwich, NR4 6NZ

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Hoveton

Hoveton

2a Station Business Park, Horning Road West, Norwich, NR12 8QJ

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Dereham

Dereham

43 Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AS

Gordon Barber Funeral Directors in Costessey

New Costessey

1 Norwich Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0EA

Service details

Find out more about The Attended Funeral and what it entails:

To help meet your needs and requirements, our Attended Funeral offers a range of alternative choices and additional extras that you might like to choose from.

Here, you will be able to find more information on the coffins, hearses, limousines, urns and other additional services that we can arrange for the funeral.

Our alternative choice of funerals

If you are uncertain of whether the Attended Funeral is right for your loved one, you can find out more about our other options below:

The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

Essential third party costs

Additional costs need to be paid to various third parties in order for The Attended Funeral at Gordon Barber to take place. Find out what these are and why they are necessary:

There are certain third party costs that you may need to pay for your loved one’s funeral to go ahead. These can include crematoria costs and fees for a minister or celebrant.

If you need to pay any of these costs, your funeral arranger will liaise with the necessary third parties and make any required external payments on your behalf. We will also manage and distribute all associated paperwork and documentation.

Example Third Party Costs

Crematorium Cost
£1150
Celebrant or Minister Fee
£228
Total essential third party costs
£1378

Optional costs

Optional extras can be added to further personalise your loved one's funeral. Find out more about these below:

There are certain third party costs that you may need to pay for your loved one’s funeral to go ahead. These can include crematoria costs and fees for a minister or celebrant.

If you need to pay any of these costs, your funeral arranger will liaise with the necessary third parties and make any required external payments on your behalf. We will also manage and distribute all associated paperwork and documentation.

Example of Optional Funeral Costs

*Data based on UK averages in the SunLife Cost of Dying report 2025

Memorial
£1038
Catering
£527
Flowers
£222
Venue hire
£351
Death notice
£81
Order sheets/service cards
£123
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4 King Edwards Court,
King Edward Square,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP

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