Funeral Costs
We are a non-profit charity and costs are kept to the bare minimum whilst ensuring adequate margin for reinvestment and management of the woodland for future generations.
| Service | Description | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Single Woodland Burial | This charge relates only to the provision of grave space.It does not cover fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 990.00 |
| Grave space preparation | The preparation of grave spaces for a woodland burial do vary. The price shown is indicative of the typical range. | £ 400-500 |
| Reservation of single grave space (pay full amount now) |
You may pay now for the full cost of a single grave space and the selected grave will be reserved for you at the time of burial. There will be nothing else to pay in relation to the grave space irrespective of future price increases. The fee does not include fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 990.00 |
| Reservation of single grave space (pay half now and half later) |
Pay half of the current full rate. The remaining sum due will be 50% of the cost of the grave space at the time of burial, not at the time of reservation. This excludes fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 495.00 |
| Single grave space for cremated remains | These charges relate only to the provision of a grave space. They do not include fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 380.00 |
| Double grave space for cremated remains | These charges relate only to the provision of a grave space. They do not include fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 520.00 | Reservation of single grave space for cremated remains (pay full amount now) |
You may pay now for the full cost of a single grave space. The selected grave will be reserved for you and the interment of the Ashes. There will be nothing else to pay in relation to the grave space irrespective of future price increases. The fee does not include fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 380.00 |
| Reservation of single grave space for cremated remains (pay half now and half later) |
Pay half of the current full rate. The remaining sum due will be 50% of the cost of the grave space at the time of burial, not at the time of reservation. This excludes fees for church services, ministers fees, charges levied by undertakers or the cost of preparing the ground. | £ 190.00 |
| Bio Pot | Bio degradable vase. Price includes installation or postage and packing costs | £ 20.00 |
| Memorial Tree | To dedicate an existing tree in memory of a loved one. A small inscribed plaque may be supplied by the Trust at additional cost. | £ 120.00 |
| Wooden Plaque and Crosses | Please ask about the provision of a wooden plaque or cross. These costs can vary. | Ask |
| Oak Wood Memorials | Please ask about the provision of a Oak Wood Memorials. These are very unique with a wide range of options and prices. | Ask |
| Friends of St Albans Woodland Burial Trust | A collaboration of like minded individuals that share our passion and vision. | £ 25.00 |
Notes
- These charges apply when interment is made between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend and extraordinary arrangements may incur an additional charge.
- BACS payment details supplied with invoice. Cheques also accepted made payable to the St Albans Woodland Burial Trust.
- All charges are reviewed annually by the Trustees
- If you are interested in charges for funerals in general, then you may find the following website helpful:- Funeral Cost Help
- Whilst it is not mandatory, we do recommend the services of a Funeral Director as it takes a lot of the stress and worry off you during this difficult period. They all have their own charging structure and you will need to take this into consideration too. We have prepared here a list of Local Funeral Directors that can help.
- Coffins, urns, shrouds, caskets - whatever you prefer to use, must be environmentally friendly. This does not mean you need to compromise on quality as you can see from these Eco-friendly Coffin and Urn examples. You can contact the manufactures direct or discuss supply via your Funeral Director.
