Funeral Directors in Toddington
Who is Dillamore Funeral Service?
We are 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. Our team comprises both family members and local people, and family is at the heart of everything we do.
With 100 years of experience and knowledge in planning funerals, our team provide an unrivalled service to the families we work with. We aim to make the experience of planning a loved one’s funeral as comfortable and smooth as possible, and are here to support you every step of the way.
Our premises is located on Old Road in Linslade, a short drive from Toddington, and a few minutes’ walk from Leighton Buzzard high street. We have a wide range of facilities to provide the very best care for the deceased, and our in-house Chapel of Rest provides a soothing setting for anyone wishing to visit their loved one during their time with us.
Funerals in Toddington
Toddington is a large village in Bedfordshire, and is located just a short drive from Dillamore. Toddington has its own cemetery, which can cater for burials and interments of different faiths and beliefs. For cremations, the nearest crematorium is located just a short drive away in Luton. For anyone seeking a green or eco funeral, there are several suitable burial grounds located in the region (more info can be found below).
Arranging a funeral
If you are recently bereaved, our team is here to support you. We aim to make the days and weeks following a loved one’s death as comfortable as they can be. We work in a flexible way, and will adapt the service we offer to meet your needs. Our experienced team provides a friendly and sensitive service, and we have a team on standby 24/7 to aid families who require overnight support. Once a person is brought into our care, we will manage as much or as little of the arrangements as you would like us to, providing support and guidance across all areas of funeral arranging.
The cost of funerals in Toddington
Funerals in the local area cost between £3500-£4500 on average, which we understand is a significant investment for most families. Our team will work alongside you to ensure every family can arrange a meaningful goodbye for their loved one, no matter their budget.
Funeral directors in the UK are legally bound to display a standardised price list, both in their premises and on their website. We will 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.
Thinking ahead with a prepaid funeral plan
You may not have thought about planning ahead for your funeral, but many people find a sense of peace in having everything in place, and it can help to ease the burden placed on your family after you’ve gone. Taking out a prepaid funeral plan with Dillamore ensures all of your funeral wishes are documented, and allows you to pay for the majority of your funeral in advance.
We provide the Independent Way plan from Golden Charter, a prepaid funeral plan that gives you full flexibility over your funeral arrangements and the price you pay. 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 funerals in Toddington
Green funerals are rising in popularity as more people seek to make environmentally-friendly choices in their lives. 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.
At Dillamore, we are experienced in arranging green funerals. We work suppliers who can provide sustainably-produced and biodegradable coffins and urns, and can provide guidance on how to make a traditional funeral more environmentally-friendly. Olney Natural Burial Ground, Cosgrove Green Burial Meadow and Alleyfield Burial Ground are all within a 30-minute drive of Toddington.
Aftercare support from Dillamore
As a small family business, we are dedicated to the families we work with. Our team is here to support you for as long after the funeral as you need us. This could be anything from answering questions, providing further support, or arranging a memorial or remembrance keepsake for your family. We work with a number of specialist suppliers who can provide meaningful and memorable memorials for families.
Sometimes families come to us needing additional emotional support to help them come to terms with their loss. We work alongside bereavement counsellors in the local area, and have our own associate bereavement counsellor we can put you in touch with. If you are collecting charitable donations at the funeral, we can also support you in their collection and ensure they are 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.