Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Shepherd's Bush
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Shepherd's Bush takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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W S Bond Funeral Directors, Shepherd's Bush
We are by the corner of Uxbridge Road and Bloemfontein Road.
- 366 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7LL
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8743 4241
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Shepherd's Bush
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Shepherd's Bush funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,945
- 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
- £1,945
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Shepherd's Bush
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 31 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Donna was standing in while Michael was on holiday and she guided us through many of the decisions for my husband's funeral including choosing an excellent celebrant. Michael returned and the arrangements continued seamlessly with Daniel and his team making sure the day went as well as could.
Alison Surtees, 30 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
My family received great service from the branch in Shepherds Bush. Michael O'Connell attended to our every need and went above and beyond. The staff on the day of the funeral were exceptional and made the day run smoothly. Huge thank you to the whole team, much appreciated.
Leash C, 26 July 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Excellent service and the people we dealt with were very kind
Julia Erdogan, 13 July 2026
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.