The Traditional Funeral at a glance
- A choice of cremation or burial with an optional service (for an additional fee) at the place of committal at a mutually agreed time and date
- A suitable option if you have some flexibility when it comes to the date, time and selecting additional services
- Your loved one will be brought into our care by our highly-trained and professional team, using specialist vehicles and equipment
- Personal, face-to-face guidance at every stage of the arrangement process
- A complimentary online Funeral Notice, informing friends and family of the service and commemorating the life of your loved one
- Price includes a basic coffin, with lining and fittings
- We will liaise with all the necessary third parties on your behalf
Some important things to consider
- The procession begins at our funeral home and travels directly to the place of committal
- There is no option for an alternative service venue
- Your choices for the date and time of the funeral may be limited
- Personalisation is also limited compared to The Attended Funeral
Check your nearest Funeral Directors for pricing
Hartlepool
129 Park Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HT
Wingate
25 Front Street West, Wingate, TS28 5AA
Darlington
148/150 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EJ
Newton Aycliffe
Cemetery Chapel, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DF
Hartlepool
129 Park Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HT
Wingate
25 Front Street West, Wingate, TS28 5AA
Darlington
148/150 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EJ
Newton Aycliffe
Cemetery Chapel, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DF
Service details
Find out more about The Traditional Funeral and what it entails:
Coffins
includes the price of a Park Coffin from our Traditional Collection. For an additional cost, we have a variety of alternative coffins and caskets available.
Opal Coffin from the collection Classic Collection
Heavenly White Casket from the collection Casket Collection
Sapphire Coffin from the collection Classic Collection
Bamboo Coffin from the collection Natural Collection
Willow Coffin from the collection Natural Collection
Fishing Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Cardboard Coffin from the collection Natural Collection
Footballs Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Windsor Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Golf Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Exmoor Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Lily Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Dale Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Manhattan Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Lomond Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Motorcycle Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Pembroke Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Poppy Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Northumberland Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Summer Garden Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Brecon Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Seashore Coffin from the collection Picture Collection
Cairngorm Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Snowdon Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Park Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection
Golden Leaf Oak Casket from the collection Casket Collection
Royale Coffin from the collection Classic Collection
Twilight Silver Casket from the collection Casket Collection
Last Supper Coffin from the collection Classic Collection
Michelangelo Poplar Casket from the collection Casket Collection
Our alternative choice of funerals
If you are uncertain of whether the Traditional Funeral is right for your loved one, you can find out more about our other options below:
The Unattended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
The Attended 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
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
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
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