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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation
£4,532–£4,890
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included
£1,995
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial
£3,950–£6,840
Unattended burial No service · burial
£2,060–£4,950
Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees.
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration
£1,530
Collection of the deceased
£300
Care of the deceased
£500
Coffin (wood effect foil veneer)
£445
Viewing / chapel of rest
£20
Hearse / transport
£795
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£185
Return of ashes
£25
Officiant / minister
POA
Out-of-hours collection
POA
Figures from their CMA Standardised Price List — April 2026 list.
What people say
5 written reviews · 5.0★ average · 100% rated 5★
★★★★★ Emma was very helpful and sensitive in guiding my sister and I through the funeral process. She was always available for any queries. Much appreciated.
★★★★★ A huge thank you to Emma Welch and the William H Painter Yardley team for their exceptional and professional service in caring for my Nan and arranging her funeral. Everything they did for us was perfect, and their support made an extremely difficult day much easier. I will continue to recommend their services to others in need.
★★★★★ Emma dealt with the Funeral of my father in March 2019 and I had no doubts to return on the death of my mother in November 2022. She is excellent. She guided us through the process and we felt a weight had been lifted on our return home. The communication and attention to fine detail meant the funeral ran perfectly and gave a dear mother a good send off. The Reverend was also excellent and they worked together well. On the day of the funeral Victoria took control and handled the procedure and family very well.Thankyou.
★★★★★ Emma and Helen could not have been more helpful in the organising of my Aunt's funeral at the Solihull Branch. The second time the family have used the services of William H Painter. The day ran smoothly with Trevor, the service just as we had requested with no issue at all. The celebrant Jackie was just so helpful too.
Thank you so much we are so grateful that you made my Aunt's celebration of life a memorable one to all.
Julie & Jim and family.
★★★★★ Very professional and helpful. Emma the funeral director at Dovehouse has a lovely manner and eased us through a difficult process.