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A. G. Down

Bridport · DT6 3NNIndependent
★★★★★4.8 (26 Google reviews)

About A. G. Down

Julian & Karen Hussey Dip FD NAFD, Jasmine & George Hussey Dip FD NAFD,

From the funeral director's own website.

Published prices

Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £3,980
Director's fee £2,890 + cremation fee £1,090
Direct cremation
£1,955
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£1,055
Collection of the deceased£275
Care of the deceased£265
Coffin (foil veneered mahogany)£525
Viewing / chapel of rest£45
Hearse / transport£725
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)£1,955
+ typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery)£757
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£2
Transfer / removal£165
Return of ashes£165
Embalming£165
Officiant / ministerPOA
Out-of-hours collectionPOA

Estimated all-in = the funeral director's own charges plus the crematorium's cremation fee. Prices from their CMA Standardised Price List — April 2025 list. An estimate — confirm the exact, current price directly with the provider.

What people say

★★★★★
A.G. Downs were our first and immediate choice to organise and conduct my mother's funeral, as they had directed my father's funeral several years ago, which went very well. The staff were all sensitive, caring and polite throughout the process of collecting and looking after my mother, facilitating viewings in the chapel right up to the day of her burial. On the day of the funeral, Jason conducted the funeral very smoothly and was extremely kind, un-hurried and also very good at directing the family members in the process of carrying the coffin into the church and then to the grave after the
★★★★★
I'd like to thank the team at A G Down on behalf of our family for their support, compassion, smooth organisation and humanity in arranging the funeral of our beloved step mother. The day really could not have gone better. The Church looked wonderful, the flowers were perfect and the service was one of the most moving ones we have experienced. She would have loved it. Jason always responded swiftly to ongoing developments and handled them with a calm professionalism. Thank you again. We would have no hesitation in recommending A G Down. Martin
★★★★★
I’d like to thank all of the team at A.G. Down for their compassion, support, professionalism and smooth organisation for arranging the funeral of my very dear friend. Everything organised was exactly as my friend would have wished, it was beautiful. A particular mention to Jason - thank you. Our very experienced vicar also commented on how impressed he was with how Jason smoothly managed everything. I would have no hesitation recommending A.G. Down.
★★★★★
Having recently lost my dear mother, I popped into A.G. Down after registering the death and had a very warm professional welcome. I was helped by Jason who took the time needed to sort my requirements. As the process progressed I was informed of every step of the way which I was most grateful for. It was very comforting to know the details provided and any questions answered. I would have no hesitation in recommending A.G. Down as I found them to be exactly as I required. Thank you so very much.
★★★★★
We would like to thank team at A G Down for ensuring our loss was a little easier by making us feel totally at ease that everything would be taken care of - and it was. Everything was done with professionalism, compassion, and respect right from our initial contact, subsequent meetings and our visit to the Chapel of Rest. The celebrant Juliette was matched perfectly to us as a family ensuring Dad’s send-off was what he deserved. Special mention to Jason for his support in always responding promptly to our questions and for all the special touches such as checking the route from the house to

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