Rated 5/5

Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors

11 Kingsway, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9BJ
01234 354547
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Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors in Bedford

About our Bedford branch

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.

Proud to be part of the Dignity group

Experts in care

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities

Supporting communities

Working with charities and carers to improve support

Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Visiting us

We are just off St. John's Roundabout, opposite the Magnet Kitchen Showroom.

  • 11 Kingsway, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9BJ
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our services

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

Total price: £4,054

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,895
  • 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
£1,159
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,054

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

The final price depends on what you choose

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

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationary

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    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.

  • Included:

    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.

Reviews for Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors

Rated 4.95 / 5 based on 94 reviews.

Rated 5/5

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

Rated 5/5

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

Rated 5/5

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

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

FAQs

We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.

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