Local Family Funeral Director with a modern approach in Hammersmith and Fulham
Most people only have to organise a funeral once or twice in their lives. It is hardly surprising that the task can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming.
This is not helped when a funeral director make you feel pressured about what you ‘should’ do – or confines your choices to their set ‘packages’ that may not reflect what you would feel comfortable with.
We are independent funeral directors local to Hammersmith and Fulham with a refreshingly unstuffy approach to funerals.
We start by exploring your preferences, however simple or ceremonial they may be. We make sure that you are confident in your decision making, based on all of the options available to you.
The first step is to call us on 020 3821 1045 – we’re here to help.
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Contact usPlanning a funeral in Hammersmith and Fulham
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 Hammersmith and Fulham and alternative funeral venues to a crematorium, church or cemetery, within 40 minutes of Hammersmith and Fulham .
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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 Hammersmith and Fulham is within easy reach.
We are contactable 24/7
Cremation funerals in Hammersmith and Fulham
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 Hammersmith and Fulham
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 Hammersmith and Fulham
White Rose Modern Funerals is an independent funeral director based near Hammersmith and Fulham. Our offices are in Richmond and Kingston upon Thames and we work with families across the borough, including in Brook Green, Parsons Green, Shepherd’s Bush and West Kensington.
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 Hammersmith and Fulham
To start your search for a funeral director in Hammersmith and Fulham, there are two options. One is to speak to a truly independent local funeral director that is family-run such as White Rose Modern Funerals. The other is to engage one of the many corporate-owned funeral businesses (which may still carry the name of the long gone founding family).
The benefit of choosing an independent business with local knowledge of your area, including Fulham, Hammersmith, Parsons Green and West Kensington, is that we can help you make informed decisions based on what is available to you.
Whether you are looking to arrange a burial or cremation locally – or are open to exploring alternative funeral venues for an unhurried service, or even a natural burial – we can help.
Call us on 020 3281 1045 for an exploratory chat or to arrange a meeting.
