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Alec Butcher Funeral Directors

Ipswich · IP1 6EDIndependent
★★★★★5.0 (15 Google reviews)

About Alec Butcher Funeral Directors

Alec Butcher is an independent Funeral Director based in Ipswich, Suffolk, providing a dignified and caring funeral service at a reasonable cost. dignified and caring service at a reasonable cost,

From the funeral director's own website.

Published prices

Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £3,173
Director's fee £2,150 + cremation fee £1,023
Direct cremation
£1,699
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£445
Collection of the deceased£395
Care of the deceased£600
Coffin ([Simulated Oak Veneer])£295
Viewing / chapel of rest£5
Hearse / transport£410
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)£1,295
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£2
Transfer / removal£300
Return of ashes£15
Embalming£150
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. An estimate — confirm the exact, current price directly with the provider.

What people say

★★★★★
We used Alex and their celebrant, Vanessa, for our beloved mums funeral recently and were delighted by their care, professionalism and good value. Our arrangements were quite complex as since originally planning the funeral with Alex’s team when living in Ipswich, we and our mother had moved to the Midlands at the time of our mothers passing and the service was to be held in Surrey. The team did this with aplomb and also easily accommodated the specific cultural requirements of our family that incorporated a traditional British & West African funeral arrangements . We really appreciated the ex
★★★★★
Alec and Vanessa took wonderful care of my Dad. They were so approachable and attentive during the most difficult process, and they delivered a beautiful funeral for my beloved Dad. Having spoken to larger funeral directors before approaching Alec, I was made to feel like I was given a sales pitch and then pursued for their business. I would recommend to anyone to use a small independent director like Alec to get the sort of service and support needed at this difficult time. Alec was also better value for money! and he was able to give good helpful advice from his years of experience, and wa
★★★★★
We highly recommend Alec and Vanessa if you need the services of a funeral Company. They were extremely professional, supportive and very caring, nothing was too much trouble. Even though it was a sad time for the family. The whole experience was wonderful, planned well and very ran smoothly.
★★★★★
We as a family cannot reccomend Alec enough! My nanny had the most amazing send off thanks to Alec, Vanessa and all the team.. Everything from start to finish was dealt with with such care, as a family we felt at ease and knew nanny would be taken of whilst in Alecs care and she was.. Nothing was too much trouble, Alec went above and beyond the call of duty.. Thank you Alec and Vanessa, we are eternally grateful to you both x
★★★★★
Alec Butcher & Vanessa being a family run funeral business. Words do not convey & speak highly enough for them , going above & beyond delivering a very professional service. Thank you 🙏

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