Funeral Directors in Houghton Regis
Dillamore Funeral Service – your local funeral director
We are an independent funeral directors based in Linslade (Leighton Buzzard) and have been serving the local community for 100 years. Established in 1923, we aim to provide a professional and sensitive service that ensures each family can create meaningful moments that matter. Our team is comprised of both Dillamore family members and local people, and family is at the heart of everything we do.
We are located on Old Road in Linslade, just a short drive from Houghton Regis. Our premises is close to the high street in Leighton Buzzard, and we have a range of facilities to take care of you and your loved one. Our Chapel of Rest is located on our premises and provides a soothing and comfortable space for you to visit your loved one in the days prior to their funeral.
Funerals in Houghton Regis
Houghton Regis is a small market town based in Bedfordshire, and is located 8 miles from Dillamore Funeral Service. Luton Vale Cemetery and Crematorium is situated close by, and can accommodate both burials and cremations for families living in Houghton Regis. Houghton Regis can also cater for funerals of all different faiths and beliefs. For anyone wanting a green funeral, there are several natural burial grounds in the surrounding region, including Keysoe (St. Albans Woodland Burial Ground), Olney (Olney Green Burial Ground) and Beaconsfield (GreenAcres Chiltern).
Arranging a funeral with Dillamore
If you are recently bereaved, our team is here to support you. We aim to make the days and weeks following a death as comfortable as possible and will adapt our service to suit your needs. We will take on as much of the burden as you need us to, allowing you and your family the space to grieve. We have a team on standby 24/7 to support you should your loved one die overnight – as well as bringing them in to our care, we can answer questions and offer you guidance should you need it.
What do funerals in Houghton Regis cost?
Funerals are a significant investment for most families, costing £3500-£4500 on average. We understand that families come to us with very different financial circumstances, and our aim is to support every family in arranging a meaningful funeral. Our team will always provide clarity and full transparency with regards to funeral costs. Funeral directors in the UK are legally bound to display a standardised price list – as well as being located in the window of our premises, you can find a full list on our website.
Planning ahead for your funeral
Many people in the UK are planning ahead for their funeral, and one way you can do this is by taking out a prepaid funeral plan. Funeral plans provide an effective way for you to document your funeral wishes, whilst allowing you to pay for the majority of your funeral at today’s prices. This may give you the peace of mind that everything is taken care of and your family aren’t left with any difficult decisions.
At Dillamore we provide the Independent Way plan from Golden Charter. This is a flexible plan that ensures the funeral, the price and the way you pay is bespoke to you. 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.
Eco and green funerals in Houghton Regis
Green funerals are rising in popularity in the UK as more people seek to make environmentally friendly choices. A green funeral minimises its effect on the natural world – a person is typically buried in a biodegradable coffin in woodland or a wildflower meadow, and a tree is planted in place of a gravestone.
If you are interested in finding out how to make a funeral more eco-friendly, our team are here to help. As well as arranging green funerals, we can also advise how to make a religious or traditional funeral more eco-friendly.
Aftercare services in Houghton Regis
We are here to support you for as long as you need after a funeral has taken place…
It is very common for people to need additional emotional support following the death of a loved one. We work with a local bereavement counsellor, and would be happy to facilitate an appointment on your behalf. We can also guide you towards local and national resources that can provide you with the emotional support you need.
If you would like to arrange a memorial for your loved one, our team work with many different suppliers who can create everything from traditional headstones through to more unique and unusual keepsakes. You can arrange a memorial at any point after a funeral takes place, and there is no time limit for when this can be arranged.
We can oversee charitable donations on your behalf. We can set up tribute and donation web pages, oversee the collection of donations, and ensure they are successfully received by your chosen charity.
To find out more, call us on 01525 372210, 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.