Funeral Directors in Heath and Reach
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Who is Dillamore Funeral Service?
Dillamore Funeral Service is an independent funeral directors based in Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. We were founded in 1923 by the Dillamore family, and have been serving the local community and surrounding region ever since. We are a small family business that remains within the Dillamore name, and we have an experienced and compassionate team that comprises both family members and local people.
We have more than 100 years’ experience in planning funerals, and our knowledge is unrivalled in the local region. We aim to make the experience of planning a loved one’s funeral as comfortable as possible, taking on as much of the burden of arrangement as we can, whilst supporting the families we work with.
We have a premises on Old Road in Linslade, which is just a few minutes’ walk from Leighton Buzzard High Street, and a short drive from Heath and Reach. We have everything in place to take care of the deceased on our premises, along with a Chapel of Rest to provide a soothing setting should you wish to visit your loved one.
Funerals in Heath & Reach
Heath and Reach is a small village in Bedfordshire, located on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, and less than a ten-minute drive from Dillamore Funeral Service. Heath & Reach has its own church and cemetery, St Leonard’s, which can cater for Christian burials, whilst Vandyke Road Cemetery in Leighton Buzzard can cater for burials of all different faiths and beliefs. For anyone seeking a cremation, the nearest crematoriums are located in Milton Keynes (Crownhill Crematorium) and Bierton.
Arranging a funeral
If you are recently bereaved, you may not know where to begin in planning a funeral. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from bringing your loved into our care, arranging a meaningful and dignified funeral and supporting you after the funeral has taken place. We aim to make the experience of planning a funeral as comfortable as possible.
Our experienced staff provides a compassionate and sensitive service, and we have a team on standby 24/7 to aid families who require overnight support. Once a person has arrived at our premises, we will provide them with the very best care throughout their time with us. We treat your loved ones as if they were our own.
What is the cost of funerals in Heath & Reach?
The price of funerals is rising year-on-year, with funerals in the local area costing £3500-£4500 on average. We understand that this is a significant investment for most families, and aim to make our funerals as affordable as possible. We provide three main types of funeral – direct funerals, limited service funerals and bespoke funerals – which cater to different budgets.
Funeral directors in the UK are legally bound to display a standardised price list, both in their premises and on their website. We always provide full transparency over the different costs you can expect, and will work closely with you to ensure you can arrange the funeral of your wishes at a price you can afford.
Planning for your future
Planning ahead for your funeral may not be something you had considered, but many people find a sense of peace in having everything planned out in advance. As well as documenting your funeral wishes, prepaid funerals allow you to pay for the majority of your funeral in advance. This can help to ease the emotional and financial burden placed on your family after you’ve gone.
We provide the Independent Way plan from Golden Charter, a flexible prepaid funeral plan that can be tailored to your individual wishes. For more information, visit the prepaid funeral guide page of our website or speak to a member of our team. We will always give helpful and impartial advice, without any pressure to commit.
Planning a green funeral in Heath and Reach?
As people seek to make more environmentally-friendly choices, green and eco-funerals have risen in popularity in the UK. A green or eco funeral is a funeral that minimises its impact on the natural world, and usually takes place at a dedicated natural burial ground. This involves a person being buried in woodland or a meadow, with a tree planted over their grave.
Our team is experienced in arranging green funerals and will support anyone seeking a more environmentally-conscious funeral. If you would like to arrange a green burial, Cosgrove Green Burial Meadow and Aylesbury Vale Burial Meadow are both within a 30-minute drive of Heath and Reach.
After the funeral
As a small family business, we are committed to the families we work with and will support you and your family for as long after the funeral as you need us. We can arrange a memorial or headstone for your loved one, support you in the collection of charitable donations, provide ongoing guidance or put you in touch with bereavement counsellors.
To find out more, call us on 01525 372210, use our contact form or email us at info@dillamorefuneralservice.co.uk. You can also book an appointment direct on our website using our booking tool. We are here to support you and your family through this difficult time.