
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 Bedford since 1895. At Clarbut & Plumbe 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 Bedford and an unattended funeral in Bedford. There are more of our funeral directors in Bedfordshire 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 just off St. John's Roundabout, opposite the Magnet Kitchen Showroom.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,054
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
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 4.95 / 5 based on 94 reviews.
From first contact the staff were so helpful and caring, my Granddaughter Lucy helped me with everything, Pat talked us through all that needed to be done, following the initial meeting she continued to guide Lucy with things. The Order of Service lovingly presented, Amanda visiting my home and helping me with Sandras Eulogy to become a very-important part of a beautiful Funeral Celebration.
Will not hesitate to recommend to others.
Thank you all.
Reg Hankey.
Reginald Hankey, 11 February 2026
When my father died, after a short illness, we were absolutely lost. We picked a funeral director based on driving past the location each day on our way to visit him in hospital (after checking that the reviews supported our choice). Thank goodness we picked Clarabut & Plumbe. From the very start, they were supportive and respectful of us and my father, guiding us through the arrangements and ensuring that we understood each step of the process. The whole team made an unbearable situation bearable, and I and my family will always be so grateful for that.
The funeral itself was absolutely beautiful, and brilliantly organised - a great send-off for Dad. If I could give more stars, I would.
Helen Woods, 16 June 2025
Kind thoughtful staff. They showed respect for my father, knocking on the door when I went to see him and gave me all the time I needed
Carol Andrew, 18 March 2025
