No Fuss Funerals to Ceremonial Funerals
Local Family Funeral Director with a modern approach in Richmond upon Thames
When you are faced with planning a funeral, we are an independent funeral director in Richmond upon Thames, here to help you.
Founded by local husband and wife team Nick and Jacqui (team also includes locals’ Ann and Holly), our modern, personal approach to funerals gives you choice and flexibility.
Whether your needs are for the minimum of fuss, or a funeral with a sense of tradition and occasion, we help you to make informed choices. We also help you to manage costs.
We can meet you in person at our lovely meeting room, or organise remotely if you prefer. The first step is to call us, we are here to listen and to advise as to how we can help you.
Call us on 020 3281 1045
Planning a funeral in Richmond upon Thames
A funeral can be faith led, non-religious, low key or ceremonial. A funeral can also be without a service (direct cremation). We can help advise re all options.
For an attended cremation funeral, Mortlake Crematorium is particularly popular for families in Richmond upon Thames. Its beautiful gardens and light-filled chapel all create a sense of calm.
- When you wish for a really simple funeral, our Pre 10am is a dignified, low cost way for a family to say a private farewell.
- Should you wish for something different, that is less formulaic and time constrained for a funeral, we also offer alternative venues.
- For a burial funeral, there are traditional cemeteries but we can also recommend natural burial grounds, stunning locations, within an hour’s drive.
Recommended Funeral Director in Richmond upon Thames
As modern funeral directors, our ethos is to help families by providing choice and flexibility and advise on how to manage costs.
Our fees start from £1,950 (+ 3rd party fees and options) for a personalised cremation or burial funeral.
Low cost simple funeral options are direct cremation £1,295* or Attended Pre 10am service at Mortlake Crematorium £2,017 * (*inclusive of all fees, basic coffin and transport).
Our main offices are in Twickenham and Teddington within the borough of Richmond upon Thames, from where we cover SW London & Surrey.
We are contactable 24/7
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Cremation funerals in Richmond upon Thames
What you may not know about a cremation funeral
A cremation service does not have to be held at a crematorium
A hearse does not have to be used for transport
Family can lead the service themselves if they wish to do so
Our low cost no-fuss cremation service funerals range from £1,295 and £2,177 inclusive
Creating a personal ceremony, fees start from £1,950 plus 3rd party fees and options
Personalised Cremation Funerals
Personalised Cremation Funeral
From a low key and informal approach, or a sense of ceremony, tradition and personal style. We help you to make informed choices when planning a funeral, advising on how to manage costs and create a meaningful farewell.
Price: from £1,950
Alternative Venue Funeral
A cremation service does not have to held at a crematorium. There are peaceful, beautiful venues surrounded by nature where a service can be held with the coffin present. The unhurried time and sense of privacy helps families to create a personal farewell. It is also possible to hold the Wake at these venues.
Price: from £2,250
Low Cost, No Fuss Cremations
Attended pre-10am Funeral
A no-fuss, low cost funeral for when you wish to be at the chapel to say farewell in your own private way. We take advantage of the discounted crematorium rates for a pre 10am service. Typically attended by 1 – 15 people, this simple cremation funeral is ideal for families where Direct Cremation feels too remote.
Price: £2,097 inclusive
Direct Cremation
Direct cremation – also advertised as pure cremation – is an unattended funeral. As a local, independent funeral director you can take comfort in knowing who we are, where your relative will be cared for and the local crematorium we use. You will know the date and time of the cremation (not all direct cremation providers offer this).
Price: £1,295 inclusive
White Rose consistently exceeded my expectations. They took the time to really get to know me and, more importantly, Christine. This enabled them to give me advice that really helped to make the funeral as perfect as I could have hoped.
– Mark
BURIAL FUNERALS in Richmond upon Thames
What you may not know about a burial funeral
A no-fuss burial can be a gathering just at the graveside
Natural burial grounds are an eco conscious and cost conscious alternative to a traditional cemetery
Traditional cemetery fees are determined by the local residency of the person who has died
Burial Funeral Options
Traditional Burial
A burial funeral at a local cemetery. Whether you wish for a quiet farewell at the graveside only, or for a service at a cemetery chapel, church or alternative venue first.
Simple graveside service only: from £1,950
Ceremony plus graveside burial: from £2,250
Natural Burial
Surrounded by nature in a woodland, meadow, nature reserve or field, a natural burial funeral is a gentle and environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional cemetery.
Simple graveside service only: from £1,950
Ceremony plus graveside burial: from £2,250
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When you need a funeral director in Richmond upon Thames
White Rose Modern Funerals is an independent funeral director based near Richmond upon Thames. Our main office is in Richmond upon Thames and we work with families across the borough, including in Barnes, East Sheen, Fulwell, Hampton, Kew, Mortlake, St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton.
As we are based nearby, meetings can be held in person at our office or we can visit you at your home. Alternatively, we can meet with you via a Zoom video call – or simply by telephone, whichever you prefer.
Our flexibility and how we communicate with you throughout means you are always fully informed throughout each step.
Find a funeral director in Richmond upon Thames
When you are looking for a funeral director in Richmond upon Thames, it is worth considering your choices. You do not have to use your most local high street firm, the important thing is to find someone that you feel comfortable dealing with.
Some funeral directors (even if the name above the door still retains the name of the original founder) will be part of a large national network such as Dignity or Co-op. Others, like ourselves, are small independent family-run firms. So always check carefully to make sure you know if you are dealing with a national business or a local independent when making your decision of who to appoint.
At White Rose Modern Funerals we are a small team and will personally help and guide you through the process – you will always know exactly who you are speaking with.
We are very familiar with Richmond upon Thames, having helped numerous families from Barnes, East Sheen, Richmond, Fulwell, Hampton, Kew, Mortlake, St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton arrange a funeral for their family member.
Cremation funerals are most often held a local crematorium such as Mortlake Crematorium and we work with local cemeteries for burials. We also recommend alternative venues for funerals and welcome natural burials, especially where environmental impact is a consideration.
Call us on 020 3281 1045 and we can answer any questions you may have – or arrange an initial meeting.
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