Unattended Funeral

A simple, dignified farewell carried out without a formal service or attendees. No compromise on quality of care.

We take care of all essential arrangements with professionalism and respect, allowing families to remember their loved one in their own way and in their own time.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care.

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • Viewing in private room during normal working hours

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium or burial ground

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • We'll let you know the date of the cremation/burial

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • Embalming and certain products/services can be added for additional cost

  • No mourners present at crematorium/cemetery

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

£1,750

A simple Cremation or Burial with no service or mourners in attendance.

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.
Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

Why choose Burgess & Harper Funeral Directors

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The service at Burgess & Harper was excellent. Everyone was kind and professional and Pip who was our main contact was extremely compassionate and efficient. We would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a…

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Very professional and understanding

Brian Jones

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The whole team were exemplary throughout from purchase of a funeral plan to the planning and conduct of my father’s funeral. Pip and Jill were extremely sensitive and caring. A particular mention to our funeral…

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I would 100% recommend your services to anyone needing the personal approach, without the hard sell! Pip and Tony have been incredible. Supporting me through the process and making a really difficult time so much…

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I would highly recommend Burgess and Harper. From the first phone call, we felt at ease and they helped and guided all through the process. They virtually sorted everything out even, recommended an amazing celebrant,…

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf.

These include: crematorium/cemetery fees, flowers, etc.

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Our Locations

  • Wolverhampton

    Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    258 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AD

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,550 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£5,965 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Wicker Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Personalised Willow Coffin.

£4,545 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Includes Personalised Willow (Wicker) Coffin and Embalming
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,140 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01902 334 499 visit branch or arrange a home visit