Local Family Funeral Director with a modern approach in Wandsworth
A death may have been expected – or come as a total shock. Either way, it can be such an overwhelming time – the last thing you need is to feel any pressure about what you should do regarding the funeral.
As one of the few independent funeral directors local to Wandsworth, at White Rose Modern Funerals we have more contemporary approach that you will find at many traditional funeral directors.
We guide you through the process of arranging a funeral, whether it’s a simple family-led service you would like or a larger ceremony with more elaborate personal touches.
If you have some ideas already – or perhaps don’t know where to even start, the first step is to call us on 020 3281 1045 – we’re here to help.
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Contact usPlanning a funeral in Wandsworth
A funeral can be:
- Faith led or non-religious
- Low-key or ceremonial
- Unattended – known as direct cremation
There is no right or wrong way to plan a funeral, it is what works for you as a family.
Whether it is a religious or non-religious funeral, we can advise on funeral venues in Wandsworth and alternative funeral venues to a crematorium, church or cemetery, within 40 minutes of Wandsworth, Putney, Battersea and Balham.
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As modern funeral directors, our ethos is to help families by providing choice and flexibility and advise on how to manage costs.
Our fees are flexible based on your exact requirements and we are competitively priced.
For Direct Cremations and our low cost No Fuss funerals, we offer an all inclusive rate to keep things simple.
For our Personalised cremation funerals and burials you can see indicative prices below and on our funeral prices page. We can also create a Fee Summary to show you the exact cost of a funeral based on specific choices you make.
Our main offices are in Twickenham and Surbiton, from where we cover SW London & Surrey, so Wandsworth is within easy reach.
We are contactable 24/7 on 020 3281 1045.
Cremation funerals in Wandsworth
What you may not know about a cremation funeral
A cremation service does not have to be held at a crematorium
A hearse does not have to be used for transport
Family can lead the service themselves if they wish to do so
Low cost No Fuss options available
Personalised Cremation Funerals
Personalised Cremation
A personalised cremation funeral can be as low-key and informal, or as traditional and ceremonial as you wish. It is typically held at a crematorium chapel but can also take place in, or in conjunction with, a church.
Price: £2,450 + 3rd party costs & choices
PERSONALISED CREMATIONPembroke Lodge Funeral
Our bespoke service at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park brings the ceremony and reception together in a serene, natural setting. A beautiful, private and unhurried farewell without the traditional funeral feel.
Price: £2,850 + 3rd party costs & choices
PEMBROKE LODGE FUNERALLow Cost, No Fuss Funerals
No Fuss Farewell
A no-fuss farewell, for when you wish to be at the chapel to say farewell without the formality of a typical funeral service. Off-peak times, typically attended by 1 – 15 people.
Price: £2,750 all inclusive
NO FUSS FAREWELLDirect Cremation
Direct cremation is an unattended funeral, no family or friends are present. The coffin does not pass through the chapel. For when you wish for the minimal of fuss.
Price: £1,695 all inclusive
DIRECT CREMATION
BURIAL FUNERALS in Wandsworth
What you may not know about a burial funeral
A no-fuss burial can be a gathering just at the graveside
Natural burial grounds are an eco conscious and cost conscious alternative to a traditional cemetery
Traditional cemetery fees are determined by the local residency of the person who has died
Burial Funeral Options
Cemetery Burial
A burial funeral at a traditional cemetery. Whether you wish for a quiet farewell at the graveside only, or for a service at a cemetery chapel, church or alternative venue first.
Simple graveside service only:
£2,450 + 3rd party costs & choices
With Church ceremony:
£2,750 + 3rd party costs & choices
Natural Burial
Surrounded by nature in a woodland, meadow, nature reserve or field, a natural burial funeral is a gentle and environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional cemetery.
Simple graveside service only:
£2,450 + 3rd party costs & choices
Ceremony plus graveside burial:
£2,750 + 3rd party costs & choices
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When you need a funeral director in Wandsworth
White Rose Modern Funerals is an independent funeral director based near Wandsworth. Our offices are in Richmond and Kingston upon Thames and we work with families across the borough, including in Esher, Walton, Weybridge, Molesey and Thames Ditton.
As we are based nearby, meetings can be held in person at our office. Alternatively, we can meet with you via a Zoom video call – or simply by telephone, whichever you prefer.
Our flexibility and how we communicate with you throughout means you are always fully informed throughout each step.
Find a funeral director in Wandsworth
There is a plethora of choice when it comes to finding a funeral director in Wandsworth. Funeral companies are either independent family-run firms with a personal touch that families appreciate – but more often they will be part of a large corporate-owned enterprise (a fact often disguised by retaining the name of the long departed founding family).
White Rose Modern funerals is a truly independent funeral director and we are familiar with your area – including Putney, Battersea and Balham. We have helped many families in and around the London Borough of Wandsworth arrange just the right send off for their family member.
We’re based in Richmond and Kingston upon Thames and meetings can be held in person or via a Zoom video call. If you would like to speak with one of our team, call us on 020 3281 1045 – we will be able to help you.
