Rated 4.8 / 5
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Funeral directors in Basingstoke

Our local funeral directors in Basingstoke are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
01256 844663
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Local teams

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Serving the Basingstoke area

Every one of our Basingstoke funeral directors is experienced, trusted and dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified care for your loved one. We have invested in modern facilities across the area, ensuring every family receives the same high standard of professionalism and support. Whatever your requirements, our caring team is on hand for guidance and reassurance, day or night, throughout the year.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Basingstoke or an unattended funeral in Basingstoke, and help you choose memorials in Basingstoke when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Hampshire.

If you are planning a cremation or a burial, your local funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium or cemetery in line with your wishes. As part of the same business group, we work closely with Basingstoke Crematorium and Basingstoke Cemetery, both located on Stockbridge Road in North Waltham, which may be convenient options for local families.

Serving the Basingstoke area

Alexander & Dry Funeral Directors, Basingstoke

We are next to the Festival Place Shopping Centre (the Debenhams end), at the junction of Seal and New Road.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,959

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,264
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,959

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01256 844663
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Trusted by families in Basingstoke

Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 98 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Amber Graham and her team were warm, kind and professional from our first meeting and guided us through the process of creating the celebration of my wife's life that we wanted and she would have loved and approved of. Thank you Amber and your whole team for your considerate and wonderful service.

Gordon Sinden, 7 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

We can't thank Amber, Claire and the whole team enough for their kindness and care after we lost our Dad. They took the time to understand our family and our traditions, and handled everything with dignity and respect.

Their calm professionalism, empathy and compassion meant the funeral ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on giving Dad the farewell he deserved.

At one of the hardest times of our lives, their care made a real difference, and we'll always remember. Thank you.

kam pooni, 25 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

We cannot thank Amber enough for everything she did for us while arranging our dad’s funeral. From the very beginning, she was exceptional — kind, compassionate, patient and incredibly understanding.

Losing our dad was one of the hardest things we have ever had to go through, but Amber made the whole process feel so much easier. She guided us through every step with such care and professionalism, always taking the time to listen and make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it.

Her warmth and genuine compassion made such a difference to our family during an incredibly difficult time. We felt completely supported and in the safest of hands throughout.

Amber went above and beyond, and we will always be grateful for the care and kindness she showed us and our dad. We honestly could not have asked for anyone better to help us through such a heartbreaking time.

Thank you, Amber, for everything. ❤️

ailish, 23 September 2026

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