
Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

We've been caring for the people of Reading for over 35 years. At Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Reading and an unattended funeral in Reading. There are more of our funeral directors in Berkshire nearby.
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
You will find us next door to Tilehurst Veterinary Centre, opposite the Asda Petrol Station. There is a bus stop right outside our door on the <a>Purple 17 Tilehurst bus route</a>.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,659
Total price: £1,645
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Rated 4.97 / 5 based on 35 reviews.
Mary was very helpful..she explained everything..and i needed alot of reminders..she was excellent ..very thorough. Welldone Mary! Thank- you sooo much. 🥰
Julie Holt, 29 September 2026
Have used Cyril H Lovegrove sadly for five of my family members . I cant praise them enough . They have helped us as a family and my sister in law as my brother recently died . I would never use anyone else .
Tania and the team are amazing .
Its the personal loving care knowing our loved ones are safe in their care .Also beautiful touch was given a rose in a vase with my brothers name engraved after on it
just as the funeral finished . words cant thank them enough .
The best !
They have never forgotten what the service is about unlike other corporate undertakers !!
Valerie Matthews, 22 September 2026
A sad time for me and the family but the team at Tilehurst Reading branch were kind sympathetic and highly efficient making our experience of the visit to run smoothly at all times.I would highly recommend them to all
Thank you
Denis Handslip, 18 May 2026
