Funeral Directors in Soulbury
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Who are we and how can we help?
Dillamore Funeral Service is an independent family-owned funeral directors based in Leighton Buzzard. Founded in 1923 by the Dillamore family, we are proud to have served the local community for more than 100 years. We are a small family business, and our commitment to support the bereaved is at the heart of what we do.
We have a newly refurbished premises on Old Road in Linslade, just a short walk from Leighton Buzzard high street, where we can welcome you in to arrange a loved one’s funeral. As well as arranging your loved one’s funeral, we can arrange for you to visit them in our Chapel of Rest, which is located on our premises and which provides a soothing setting to say goodbye.
Funerals in Soulbury
Soulbury is a small village that sits on the border of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and is located approximately 3 miles from Dillamore Funeral Service. Soulbury has its own church, All Saints, which can cater for Christian funerals, and the towns of Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes are in close proximity for funerals of different faiths and beliefs. The nearest active cemeteries are in Stewkley and Leighton Buzzard (Vandyke Road Cemetery), and there are crematoriums located in both Milton Keynes and Bierton.
How Dillamore Funeral Service can support you
When someone dies, it can be hard to know where to begin in arranging their funeral. Our aim is to provide you with all the support you need to plan the funeral of a loved one. We understand that each family is different, so we’ll work with you in a flexible way, adapting our service to meet your individual needs, whilst providing advice, guidance and emotional support along the way.
Our staff will provide the very best care for the deceased, and we have a team on standby 24/7 to support families in their time of need. Your loved one will stay at our premises until the day of the funeral, ensuring we can provide the very best care during their time with us. We are here for you and your loved one in their time of need.
Funeral costs in Soulbury
We understand that funerals are a big investment for most families, and the average price of a funeral in the local region is £4000-£5000. We believe that everyone deserves a dignified funeral, and that the cost of a funeral shouldn’t prevent families from saying goodbye to a loved one in a meaningful way.
We offer three main types of funeral:
- Direct funerals – a funeral without a service (our lowest cost funeral)
- Simple service funerals – a funeral service with just the essentials
- Bespoke funerals – a full-service funeral that can be personalised in any way you wish
We promise to provide full clarity with regard to the different funeral costs you can expect, and will offer guidance to support you in making the right decision for your family. Funeral directors in the UK are legally bound to display a standardised price list in their premises and on their website – we are more than happy to send this to you if you need it.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
You may not have thought about planning ahead for your funeral, but having everything in place can give you the peace of mind that everything is taken care of. At Dillamore we provide the Independent Way plan from Golden Charter. This is a completely bespoke plan that is centred around your own needs and budget, ensuring you arrange the funeral of your wishes at a price you can afford.
Taking out a plan with us gives you the best of both worlds – the personalised care and attention of working with an independent funeral director, combined with the security of taking out a plan with one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers. 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.
Green funerals in Soulbury
For some families, arranging a more environmentally-friendly funeral is important, and Soulbury is fortunate to have several natural burial grounds in close proximity.
A green funeral, also known as an ‘eco funeral’ or ‘natural burial’, is a funeral that minimises its impact on the natural world. The majority of green funerals take place in dedicated woodland or meadowland green burial sites, and the nearest natural burial ground to Soulbury is in Cosgrove, a short 20-minute drive away.
Our team is experienced in planning green funerals and can provide tailored advice and guidance for anyone seeking an environmentally friendly funeral.
Providing care support after the funeral
We are here to support the families we work with long after the funeral has taken place. There are many ways we work with families after the funeral, but one of the most popular is to help them arrange a memorial for their loved one. This could be anything from a traditional headstone through to a more unique keepsake. Whatever you want, our team will help you create something truly meaningful.
Bereavement can affect people in different ways, and some people find they need additional emotional support. Our team will support you in any way you wish, whether it’s taking some time to listen, facilitating an appointment with our bereavement counsellor, or suggesting some different bereavement counsellors in the local area.
Whatever you need, our team is here to support you through this difficult time. If you are recently bereaved or would like to speak to us, call us on 01525 372210, or email us at [email protected]. You can also book an appointment directly on our website using our booking tool.