Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors, Reading

Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
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Our Reading funeral home in Caversham

At Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors in Reading, Berkshire, we’re here to listen to, advise, and above all else, support you and your family at this difficult time. The second of our Reading funeral homes, our Caversham funeral directors first opened in 1991, but we’ve been a part of the local community for over 150 years, serving families like yours with uncompromising compassion and the highest standards of care.

Just like our other Reading branch in Tilehurst, you’ll find a modern and accessible home with on-site parking and a warm and caring team of experts here to support you. We’re perfectly placed to serve families in Emmer Green, Lower Caversham, Caversham Heights and the surrounding areas, with a bus stop on the central Reading bus route right outside our door.

Your dedicated funeral director will do all they can to make this difficult time as easy as it can be, handling all arrangements on your behalf and offering guidance and advice at every step. We offer a choice of funeral services starting from £995 and can deliver the funeral that is the perfect tribute to your loved one. From an unattended cremation to a woodland and green burial, or a themed commemoration, we have the knowledge and experience to meet your exact requirements. We’re proud to serve our diverse community and welcome those of all faiths into our care.

You’re not alone; our Reading funeral directors are here for you 24 hours a day on 0118 946 1393.

Looking to make arrangements for the future? Discover our prepaid funeral plans.

What we offer

  • Available to help 24 hours a day on 0118 946 1393
  • Expert, dedicated advice at every step, from registering the death to finalising all arrangements
  • A choice of funeral services, from an unattended cremation to a fully bespoke attended ceremony
  • Local expertise and knowledge of Reading and the surrounding suburbs
  • Cremation or burial at any local site of your preference
  • Expertise in arranging funerals to suit all religions, backgrounds and cultures
  • A choice of hearses, funeral vehicles and other means of transport
  • Private viewing of your loved one in our modern chapel of rest
  • A choice of memorials and a personalised Funeral Notice to help you share the details of your loved one’s funeral
  • Prepaid funeral plans that help you plan ahead
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.

Our funeral services in Reading

At Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors in Reading, we offer you choice and value.

Choose from an Attended Funeral (a full funeral service with mourners present) or a lower-cost Unattended Funeral (a cremation without mourners present). Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that we will take great care of you and your loved one and deliver a meaningful and compassionate farewell.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
    Find out more
    From
    £1350
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1350
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2795
    plus £1254 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1254 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2795
    plus £1254 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1254 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

58 Briants Avenue
Caversham
Reading RG4 5BA
GB

Directions and Parking

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 24 Berry central Reading bus route.

We have a limited number of free, accessible parking spaces at our premises. Should these be in use, on street parking is also available.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 0118 946 1393

Frequently asked questions

  • When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.


  • You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.


  • Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.


  • If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.


  • Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.


  • We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

    If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

    If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.


  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.


  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.


  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on


Reviews of Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors, Caversham

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