Cost Estimation Tool
Estimate how much a funeral will cost using our helpful online tool.
Welcome to Freeman Brothers’ funeral cost estimator. Because each funeral is as different as the life of the person it marks, it’s difficult to give an exact cost for all the variables it can contain. Horse-drawn or camper van hearse? Service in woodland or in your back garden? Ashes made into art or jewellery? We can make it all happen but we can’t lay it out here. What we can do, though, is give you an accurate idea of the fundamentals that most funerals need. We’ll ask you a series of questions about your required funeral, which will provide an indicative cost for your requirements, including an accurate price for our charges as well as the likely Third-party costs. If you’d like more details, or to know the price of something not included, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Can I arrange my own funeral in advance?
Freeman Brothers operates its own prepaid funeral plans, whereby the funeral can be paid for at current prices, with no further expenditure, regardless of the date of the eventual death. For more information please visit our prepaid funeral plans section.
What do I need to do to plan a funeral?
The first few days following a death seem to consist of an endless succession of decisions, along with a great deal of paperwork. Freeman Brothers can help you through the practicalities, with factual information and guidance regarding registration, arranging the funeral and any relevant legal matters. Please visit our planning a funeral section for more information.
How can I cope with bereavement?
Different individuals respond to loss in different ways. If you are struggling with bereavement we have a dedicated section of our website which offers advice and links to various charities and support networks. Please visit our bereavement information section for more information.
How much does a funeral cost?
Estimate the cost of a funeral easily using our cost estimation tool.
What sort of funeral would you like to arrange?
Freeman Brothers offers a specific package for direct cremations at Worthing Crematorium or Wealden Crematorium. It has standard features and some optional additions, which you can choose.
Hearse charge 1
Hearse charge 2
Hearsette charge
Less the cost of a private ambulance for DC
Service charge 1
Service charge 2
False Service charge for DC
Maximum (service then burial or cremation)
Graveside service
Crem Chapel
Direct
Service in church and direct on a separate occasion which includes another vehicle
Additional pair of bearers
Church service with burial in churchyard
Church service followed by committal elsewhere (b or c)
Graveside only in churchyard
Minister's fee to take a funeral (not in church)
Minister's fee to take a funeral (in church before a direct)
Indicative cost for a gravedigger
Average fee for a civil celebrant
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Fee for use of cem chapel
Fee for use of cem chapel
Fee for use of cem chapel
Fee for use of cem chapel
Fee for use of cem chapel
Price of a limousine
Indicative cost of local obit
Indicative cost of national obit
Indicative cost of OOS
Small cross grave marker
Large cross grave marker
Minimum collection fee
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Fee for the crematorium
Crematorium Fee for Direct
Crematorium Fee for Direct
Fee for doctors to complete cremation papers
Gumbrill's charge to remove the stone
Simple light oak veneered
Light oak veneered with a raised lid
Medium oak veneered with half-round moulding
Light oak or mahogany veneer with panelled sides
Superior coffin available
Simply styled hand-made solid oak coffin
Hand-made solid oak with panelled finish
High quality solid oak with a hinged, raised lid
Traditional shaped coffin in off-white rattan with rope handles
Traditional or round-ended, available in two shades and customisable colour options
Cemetery's fee for interment
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Cemetery's fee for purchase
Chapel of Rest visiting fee for Direct Cremations
Charitable Donations fee for Direct Cremations
Flowers fee for Direct Cremations
Obituary fee for Direct Cremations
Paperwork
Do you believe that the person's GP or another doctor will be completing the required paperwork for you to register the death?
YES
A doctor will be completing the paperwork
NO
I think the coroner will investigate and issue paperwork
I DON'T KNOW
OK. Because this affects the cost of the funeral, we will add this to your quote, but you will not be charged this if a doctor does not complete this paperwork.
The Coffin
What type of coffin would you like for the funeral?
OK. The cost for a coffin will not be added into your quote, we can give you a cost once we have discussed your requirements.
Newspaper Notices
Would you like us, on your behalf, to put a notice into any local or national newspaper to advise of the death and/or funeral arrangements?
Hidden checkbox to insert Obituary pricing for Direct Cremations
NO
YES
Would you like the notice published in a local newspaper, a national newspaper, or both local and national newspapers?
OK. The cost for a notice in a local newspaper varies considerably so we will add the price for an average notice to your quote.
OK. The cost for a notice in a national newspaper varies considerably so we will add the price for an average notice to your quote.
OK. The cost for notices in newspapers varies considerably so we will add the price for one average local and one average national newspaper notice to your quote.
The Ashes
Do you have any specific plans for the ashes after the funeral?
OK. The crematorium may charge for this, depending on your plans.
OK. There is no charge for us to do this.
OK. We will collect them for you, and store them short-term at no cost, but we encourage you to start thinking about your plans.
Arranging the funeral
How would you like to arrange the funeral?
IN PERSON
Once we have booked a date and time for the burial, we will make an appointment for you to come and see us to make all of the other decisions about the funeral arrangements.
REMOTELY
We will discuss all of the arrangements with you by telephone and/or email, then arrange for you to come and see us for a brief confirmatory meeting or post any paperwork to you to be signed and returned.
Crematorium
Which crematorium would you like to use for the service?
Please choose a crematorium from the dropdown below.
Service before committal
Do you want a service elsewhere before the Crematorium?
YES
NO
We would like the service in the Crematorium Chapel.
Did you know that Freeman Brothers operates Hills Cemetery Chapel, in Horsham, and offers a bespoke package for a funeral service there followed by direct cremation? If this would be of interest, please click here for more information.
Service Location
Where would you like that service to be?
OK. The options for other venues vary considerably. You can click here to find out about how our funeral package at Hills Cemetery Chapel works. Our quote will not include the cost for a venue.
The Committal
Would you like the crematorium part of the service to follow immediately after, with some or all of the congregation attending?
YES
We would like to go to the crematorium afterwards.
NO
We would like a direct cremation afterwards.
The Officiant
Who would you like to officiate at the service?
OK. Because fees for this vary depending on the individual officiant, the final cost we produce will give an estimated figure here.
Addtional checkbox to add religious minister fee
Addtional checkbox to add church fee
The Cortege
Would you like to follow the hearse to the funeral or meet it there?
Limousines
Would you like a limousine or limousines to take you to the funeral and return you to an address afterwards?
NO
YES
How many limousines would you like?
(Each limousine seats six people).
PLEASE NOTE: For services requiring more than 3 limousines, we will need to give you a bespoke cost for this aspect of the service.
(max 3)
Order of Service
Would you like us to produce a printed Order of Service for the funeral?
NO
YES
OK. Our prices for Orders of Service are structured according to your requirements, so we will give you an indicative price for this within your quote.
Burial Location
Where is the person to be buried?
Please choose the cemetery or burial ground from the options below.
If your chosen location is not in the menu please contact us for a quote.
Burial Plot
Do you need to purchase a plot?
YES
We do
NO
We own a plot already
Is there a headstone already on the grave?
YES
NO
There are various choices available which dictate this cost, so the price we will provide is the least you can expect to pay.
There are various choices available which dictate this cost, so the price we will provide is the least you can expect to pay.
There are various choices available which dictate this cost, so the price we will provide is the least you can expect to pay.
There are various choices available which dictate this cost, so the price we will provide is the least you can expect to pay.
There are various choices available which dictate this cost, so the price we will provide is the least you can expect to pay.
Unfortunately, there are no new plots available at this Cemetery, please choose an alternative.
Service before burial
Unfortunately, the cemetery or burial ground you have chosen doesn’t have a service venue.
Do you want a service somewhere other than the graveside?
YES
In a place of worship.
YES
In the cemetery or burial ground's service venue.
NO
We would like a service at the graveside.
The use of the Oak Hall for the funeral is included in the cost of the burial.
Church Service
Do you want a service in the church first?
YES
NO
Just a graveside service.
The Grave marker
What would you like us to mark the grave with after the burial?
Collection
The only cost we are not able to provide for you in this quote is our cost of collecting the person who has died and bringing them into care in our Chapel of Rest.
This is because we think the fairest way to calculate this cost is by basing it upon from where, and when, we are asked to collect them. Our quote therefore doesn’t provide a cost for this, but we will be happy to provide you with the specific information when given more precise circumstances.
Hassocks Burial Ground
Is there already someone in the Cemetery who the person who has died is to be buried with?
YES
NO
Would you like the grave to be prepared to single or double depth?
Coffin types and prices
Please choose a coffin below:
To see our full coffin range and compare between different options please click here.
Simple light oak veneered
Light oak veneered with a raised lid
Medium oak veneered with half-round moulding
Light oak or mahogany veneer with panelled sides
Superior coffin available in a choice of finishes and fittings
Simply styled hand-made solid oak coffin
Hand-made solid oak with panelled finish
High quality solid oak with a hinged, raised lid
Traditional shaped coffin in off-white rattan with rope handles
Traditional or round-ended, available in two shades and customisable colour options
OK. Some customisations increase the cost of a willow coffin so your quote will include the minimum cost for this.
Sorry
There are no new plots available at this Cemetery, please choose an alternative.
Existing Plot
Is there an existing plot?
YES
Someone is buried there already
NO
This will be a new grave
Is there a headstone on the grave?
YES
NO
Crematorium
Which crematorium would you like to use?
Please choose a crematorium from the dropdown below.
Staffing
For direct cremations, we provide two staff who convey the coffin to the crematory on a wheeled beir.
Would you prefer the coffin was carried into the crematory by a team of four staff?
NO
A team of two staff is sufficient
YES
We would prefer the coffin to be carried
Transport
For direct cremations, the coffin will be conveyed to the crematorium in our hearsette, a smaller version of a hearse.
Would you rather a different vehicle was used instead, at a higher or lower cost?
NO
A hearsette can be used
YES
Show me my options for different vehicles
Instead of a hearsette, you can use a traditional hearse at an additional charge or the coffin can be conveyed to the crematorium in a private ambulance at a reduced cost.
Chapel of Rest
Would anyone like to come to our Chapel of Rest to visit the person who has died?
YES
NO
Charitable Donations
Would you like us to administer charitable donations for you?
YES
NO
Flowers
Would you like us to receive flowers to travel to the crematorium for the direct cremation?
YES
NO
Our Estimate
The final estimated price is :
| Our service charge | [item-2833_price] |
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| Our service charge | [item-2834_price] |
(SC2)
Hidden Checkbox to calculate the price of the service charge for Direct Cremations to apply to the breakdown text in the last step.
| Our service charge | [item-3230_price] |
(DCFSC)
| *Worthing Crematorium’s fee for Direct Cremation | [item-2881_price] |
(DCFEE - Worthing)
| *Wealden Crematorium’s fee for Direct Cremation | [item-3228_price] |
(DCFEE - Wealden)
| *The standard charge for [item-2946_value]. There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. | [item-2946_price] |
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-Chichester)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-Downs)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-Guildford)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-RandallsPark)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-SurreyandSussex)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-Wealden)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-Woodvale)
There may be additional costs if you choose options such as webcast, if available, and this cost may also alter if the crematorium offers different prices for different service lengths or times of day- please ask us for more information. (CREM FEE-Worthing)
| *Approximate cost of preparation of the grave | [item-2845_price] |
(GDFEE)
| *The interment fee for [item-2990_value] | [item-2990_price] |
(CEMINTER-Clandon)
(CEMINTER-Clayton)
(CEMINTER-Hills)
(CEMINTER-Roffey)
(CEMINTER-SouthAvenue)
| *The minimum cost of the interment fee for [item-2990_value] | [item-2990_price] |
(CEMINTER-Dorking)
(CEMINTER-LittleTrees)
(CEMINTER-SnellHatch)
| *The interment fee for [item-2990_value] | [item-3028_price] |
(CEMINTER-Hassocks)
| *The likely cost of the purchase of the plot at [item-2990_value] | [item-2993_price] |
| *The minimum cost of the purchase of the plot at [item-2990_value] | [item-2993_price] |
(CEMBUY-Clandon)
(CEMBUY-Clayton)
(CEMBUY-Dorking)
(CEMBUY-LittleTrees)
(CEMBUY-SnellHatch)
| *The likely cost of the preparation of the plot at [item-2990_value] | [item-3033_price] |
(CEMBUY-Hassocks)
| Our charge for providing staff for the funeral | [item-2835_price] |
(STAFF1)
| Our charge for providing staff for the funeral | [item-2836_price] |
(STAFF2)
| Our charge for providing staff for the funeral | [item-2837_price] |
(STAFF3)
| A pair of staff for the funeral, as per your choice | [item-2838_price] |
(STAFF4)
| A team of four staff for the funeral, as per your choice | [item-3209_price] |
(STAFF4+BEAR2)
| Our charge for providing staff for the funeral (This charge may increase dependent on the circumstances of the committal) | [item-2835_price] |
(This charge may increase dependent on the circumstances of the committal) (STAFF1DC)
| *An estimated fee for a minister to officiate at the funeral | [item-2844_price] |
(MINFEE)
| *The church’s fee for the funeral service (does not include the church’s specific fees, such as an organist) | [item-2901_price] |
(does not include the church’s specific fees, such as an organist) (MINCHD)
| *The church's fee for the funeral service (does not include the church's specific fees, such as an organist) | [item-2842_price] |
(does not include the church's specific fees, such as an organist) (CFC)
| *An estimated fee for a celebrant to officiate at the funeral | [item-2846_price] |
(CCFEE)
| *The church's fee for the funeral service and burial (does not include the church's specific fees, such as an organist) | [item-2841_price] |
(does not include the church's specific fees, such as an organist) (CHB)
| *The church's fee for a graveside funeral service | [item-2843_price] |
(CYB)
| *The church's fee for the funeral service and burial (does not include the church's specific fees, such as an organist) | [item-2842_price] |
(does not include the church's specific fees, such as an organist) (CHC)
| *Estimated fee for a Minister to officiate at the service | [item-2842_price] |
(CHC-DifferentSpace)
| *The fee for the use of the chapel at [item-2990_value] (does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) | [item-3007_price] |
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-Clandon)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-Dorking)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-Hassocks)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-Hills)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-LittleTrees)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-Roffey)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-SnellHatch)
(does not include additional fees which may apply depending on the venue) (CEMCHAP-SouthAvenue)
| We have not included a charge for a service venue- we will discuss your requirements with you | |
(VENUE-Other)
| The removal of the headstone by our sister company, J. Gumbrill | [item-2883_price] |
(JGREM)
| The provision of the hearsette | [item-2832_price] |
(HSETT)
| The provision of the hearse | [item-2830_price] |
(HC1)
| The provision of the hearse | [item-2831_price] |
(HC2)
| Use of a private ambulance | [item-3231_price] |
(PRAM)
| *The charge levied by doctor(s) to complete the cremation paperwork. This will not be charged if doctors' paperwork is not required | [item-2882_price] |
This will not be charged if doctors' paperwork is not required (DRFEE)
| The Lincoln coffin | [item-2884_price] |
(COFFIN - Lincoln)
| The Arundel coffin | [item-2885_price] |
(COFFIN - Arundel)
| The Guildford coffin | [item-2886_price] |
(COFFIN - Guildford)
| The Durham coffin | [item-2887_price] |
(COFFIN - Durham)
| The Westminster coffin | [item-2888_price] |
(COFFIN - Westminster)
| The Winchester coffin | [item-2889_price] |
(COFFIN - Winchester)
| The York coffin | [item-2890_price] |
(COFFIN - York)
| The Canterbury coffin | [item-2891_price] |
(COFFIN - Canterbury)
| The Rattan coffin | [item-2892_price] |
(COFFIN - Rattan)
| The Willow coffin | [item-2893_price] |
(COFFIN - Willow)
| Your quote does not include the price of a coffin at this time- we will discuss options with you in due course | |
(COFFIN-Other)
| The provision of [item-2980_value] limousine(s) | [item-2981_price] |
(LIMCOST1)
(LIMCOST2)
(LIMCOST3)
| *An average cost for one notice in a local newspaper | [item-2868_price] |
(LOCPAP)
| *An average cost for one notice in a national newspaper | [item-2869_price] |
(NATPAP)
| An indicative cost for an Order of Service | [item-2870_price] |
(OOSFEE)
| The grave marker | [item-2871_price] |
(SMCRMA)
| The grave marker | [item-2872_price] |
(LGCRMA)
| Collection of the person who has died- dependent on circumstances | £TBC |
(REMMIN)
Summary
| Description | Information | Quantity | Price |
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Offices in:
HORSHAM
Freeman Brothers has been serving the local community from North Parade, Horsham for over 165 years. Today, we are able to offer our customers a comprehensive and bespoke service from our modern facility.
BILLINGSHURST
Conveniently located in the centre of this historic Sussex village, our dedicated team at Billingshurst takes pride in the comprehensive service they offer the local community and wider Midhurst area.
CRAWLEY
Situated within walking distance of the town centre and offering ample customer parking, our office in Crawley provides a professional and personal service in a modern, homely atmosphere.
HURSTPIERPOINT
Our new branch in Hurstpierpoint is conveniently located in the High Street and offers off-street parking. We are ideally located to serve the local and wider community with a caring and professional service.