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

£1,400

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 Murray's Funeral Directors

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I highly recommend Murray’s and especially Meg. Very professional and supportive, the arrangements were exactly as we had wished.

Claire Craddick

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We can't thank Sam enough for the professionalism, compassion, and support she showed during a very difficult and sensitive time. She handled everything with care and empathy, always keeping us informed and going above and…

Claire B

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Outstanding and dignified professional work. Would highly recommend. Exceptional quality.

Rachel Tataki

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Sally Hulley

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Meg Smart was exceptional throughout the process, offering support, help and advice, both during the preparations and on the day of the funeral.

Bev Johncock

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Amazing funeral directors. Right from the beginning we as a family were made to feel welcome and nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff here. They made Mum look beautiful in the Chapel…

Louise Macleay

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A superb service- nothing was too much trouble and we were able to say goodbye to our beloved daughter exactly as we hoped.

Grahame Robertson

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Murray’s Burton branch organised Mum’s funeral service for us. I can not fault the service. We were looked after so well at the saddest time in our lives. The level of care and support they…

Susan Bower- Khan

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In a stressful heartbreaking time, I had no idea what to expect, or how to organise dads funeral. I found Megan very accommodating and she kept me up to date with arrangements and what to…

Jackie

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

  • Barton under Needwood

    by appointment only

    29 Station Road, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DR

  • The outside of Murray's Funeral Directors Burton upon Trent branch.

    Burton upon Trent

    Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

    23 York Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2LX

  • The outside of Murray's Funeral Directors Findern branch.

    Findern

    Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

    25 Main Street, Findern, DE65 6AG

  • Murrays Swadlincote

    Swadlincote

    Monday - Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm

    1 Boardman Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9DL

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

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

From £2,755 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.

£5,170 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

Traditional

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£3,300 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • 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

£2,545 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
An arrangement of yellow and white flowers on a coffin

Reflect & Remember

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

£1,600 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.

£1,400 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 01283 562 299 visit branch or arrange a home visit