Burials

The traditional way to say goodbye

Burials

What is a burial?

A burial, also known as interment, is a practice that involves burying the deceased in the ground. Burials take place in dedicated cemeteries or burial grounds and are recognised by most faiths and cultures. Most people are buried in a coffin, but some faiths opt for a simple funeral shroud.

After the main funeral service, mourners will attend a short committal service at the grave. This may include readings and prayers, before the deceased is lowered into the ground. Mourners may then scatter soil or flowers over the coffin. The grave will be filled with soil after the funeral has finished.

Types of burial

As a family-run funeral business, we are committed to providing affordable funerals. We work in a flexible way, going the extra mile to support you through the experience of arranging a funeral. We offer three main types of funerals for you to choose from…

Bespoke Burial

A customisable, full-service funeral

A bespoke burial is our most flexible option and is best suited to families who want to arrange a more personalised, full-service funeral. We’ll listen carefully to your wishes and take care of every detail to ensure your loved one receives a memorable and heartfelt goodbye.

Limited Service Burial

A simple service burial

A limited service burial includes everything you need to give your loved one a dignified and uncomplicated graveside service. This option includes a service, but takes a simplified and streamlined approach. It is perfect for families who want a graveside service without the fuss.

Direct Burial

Our lowest cost funeral

A direct burial is a funeral without a service and is the most affordable type of funeral we offer. Your loved one will be taken straight from our premises for burial. You only pay for the essentials, such as the coffin, the funeral director’s fees and burial costs.

How it works

We’ll collect your loved one and bring them in to our care

Our team will arrange a suitable time to discuss your funeral wishes

We’ll manage the funeral arrangements, taking care of all the finer details, including purchasing a burial plot

Your loved one’s funeral will take place on a date and time agreed with your funeral director

We can support you in organising a headstone or memorial for your loved one

We are here to support you for as long after the funeral as you need us

What are the benefits of choosing a burial at Dillamore?

Burial is the most traditional way to say goodbye to a loved one
Burial provides a dedicated place for family and friends to visit for years to come
Burial is recognised by most religions and cultures
You can purchase a burial plot that will allow multiple family members to be buried together

Burials can often provide the bereaved with a sense of closure, as they observe the interment of their loved one
Dillamore will provide a caring, smooth and flexible experience
We go out of our way to support the families we work with and are here for as long as you need us

Bespoke Burial Pricing

A bespoke funeral service is tailored to a family’s individual wishes. Rather than adhering to a prescribed format, a bespoke funeral allows for individual preferences, and can include personal touches to create a meaningful and memorable tribute to a loved one.

There are three main elements to planning a bespoke funeral...

Our professional services fee - £2,300 Angle Down

Our professional services fee is a fixed fee that covers the arrangement and administration of the funeral. It includes;

Our professional services – £1,250 (included)
Care of the deceased – £275 (included)
Receiving your loved one into our care within a 15-mile radius – £295 (included)
Hearse – £480 (included)
Personal supervision of all the funeral arrangements before, during and after the graveside service
Preparation, collection and distribution of all necessary documentation, including liaising with externals parties on your behalf (such as doctors, ministers, crematoriums, cemeteries etc)
A funeral director and necessary personnel to carry out the funeral in accordance with your instructions
A suitable vehicle, equipment and staff necessary to bring your loved one in to our care
Preparing the deceased according to your instructions
Laying the deceased to rest in their coffin
Providing quality care for your loved one until the day of the funeral
The use of our Chapel of Rest to visit your loved one

A coffin - from £490 Angle Down

Below are prices of some of our most commonly used coffins in order to give you an idea of the price range…

• Traditional veneer coffin in oak or mahogany – £490
• Traditional solid oak coffin – £965
• Natural English willow coffin – £790

To discover our full range of coffins, along with their prices, speak to a member of our team.

Additional Chargeable Services Angle Down

Each limousine – £175
Dressing your loved one in their own clothes or gown, including embalming (if required) – £190
Purchasing a burial plot – £TBA
Notices – £TBA
Order of service – £TBA

Funeral Packages

For families who want a simple low-fuss funeral, or would like a more affordable option,
our funeral packages may be the best choice.

	Limited Service Burial	Direct Burial
	From £1,785 + third party disbursements*	From £1,000 + third party disbursements*
Our professional fees
A graveside service
Collection of your loved one (not exceeding 30 running miles) during normal working hours
A choice of date for the burial
A basic coffin
A hearse / funeral vehicle
Up to 4 pall bearers
An officiant
Collection of charitable donations online
Newspaper notices
Order of service sheets
Interment of your loved one
A burial plot

Chargeable optional extras:
Dressing your loved in their own clothes
Visiting your loved one in our Chapel of Rest

*Payments made to third parties that sit outside our funeral director fees, such as venue costs, cremation/burial fees, a celebrant, flowers.

FAQs

Where will the burial take place Angle Down

Burials take place at dedicated cemeteries or burial grounds. This could be a churchyard, religious or non-religious cemetery, or natural burial ground. We will be able to advise you on the nearest or most suitable places to bury your loved one. If you arrange a direct burial through Dillamore, the burial will take place at a local cemetery.

Can I choose the date and time of the burial? Angle Down

This will depend on the type of funeral you choose. For direct burials and limited service burials, you may not be given the option to choose the date/time of the funeral. For bespoke burials you will be able to choose from a selection of days and times.

Where will my loved one be kept before the funeral takes place? Angle Down

Unlike many funeral directors, your loved one will stay with us at our premises on Old Road throughout their time with us. This allows us to provide the very best care for your loved one, and means you can visit them in our Chapel of Rest whenever you wish.

What is a green burial? Angle Down

A green burial is a type of funeral that prioritises the environment and sustainability in the choices made for the funeral. There is no embalming, and a person is placed in a shroud or biodegradable coffin. Green burials take place at dedicated natural burial grounds, with a tree planted, if required.

Are burials more expensive than cremations? Angle Down

Whilst burials have the potential to be more expensive than cremations, it isn’t always the case. The cost difference between burial and cremation will depend on many things, including the type of burial or cremation you choose and the other choices you make for the funeral. Our team will be able to give you a more accurate understanding of costings, and will provide you with all the information you need to support your decision.

Ready to find out more?

We hope this has answered some of your questions regarding burials. If you would like to find out more, please complete the form or give us a call, our team will be happy to help.