
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 25 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
We are on the junction of Briants Avenue and Marsack Street, 100 yards from the South View Avenue Co-op store. A bus stops right outside our funeral home on the <a>24 Berry central Reading 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 4.65 / 5 based on 37 reviews.
A very big thank you to all at Cyril h lovegrove for making Mum's funeral very special, l would recommend you to friends and family, thanks again.
Tony Dormer, 17 September 2026
From the first visit I found Tanya to be empathetic, helpful and kind.
Lyn Goulding, 1 September 2026
Tony & his team provided a very professional, caring and respectful service throughout a difficult time for our family. Everything was handled with compassion and attention to detail, and we felt well supported from start to finish. We’re very grateful for all of their help and would highly recommend them.
The Parry Family
Matt Ottey, 15 May 2026
