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 115 reviews.

Rated 5/5

They were caring and sympathetic. They gave me guidance and help at a very low time. Communication was regular without being intrusive. I felt involved but not rushed.

Would definitely recommend. Thank you to Gordon who was so supportive and kind.

Elizabeth Roberts, 9 October 2026

Rated 5/5

Where do I even start. From the planning which my father done with Clara but and Plumbe 5/6 years ago when he took out his own funeral package. To the actual day of walking in and telling Pat the news of our dad’s passing. The whole team have been nothing but kind, caring, compassionate and treated our dad with dignity and respect. Just to name a few, Pat and Gordon was our go to for information on how to do things, or entertaining our 3 year old daughter making sure that she was also ok. On the day of the funeral, Gordon showed us kindness and compassion making sure that our dad had send off he deserved. Dan supported the boys with making sure that dad’s final wash was done with dignity and respect.

The team at Clarabut understood our Indian culture and traditions really well. They really supported us during the worst time our lives and gave us comfort that dad is cared for with love and respect.

Neelam Chandar, 8 October 2026

Rated 5/5

From our very first conversation with Gordon at Clarabut & Plumbe, right through to the final moments of the funeral day, we felt completely supported, cared for and looked after.

At such an incredibly difficult and emotional time for our family, Gordon’s kindness, compassion and genuine care meant more to us than we can put into words. He was there for us every step of the way, always checking that we were okay, answering every question no matter how small, and reassuring us whenever we needed it. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

What stood out most was how personal everything felt. Gordon treated us with such warmth and understanding, while ensuring our loved one was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. He made a heartbreaking day run as smoothly as it possibly could, and we always felt that we were in safe and caring hands.

The service we received was truly incredible. Gordon is an exceptional undertaker, but more than that, he is a genuinely kind and compassionate person, and we will always be grateful for the care he showed our family.

We honestly owe so much to Gordon and his wonderful team. They helped carry us through one of the hardest days we have ever faced, and we cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us and for our loved one.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Gordon and the whole team at Clarabut & Plumbe. ❤️

Gaveena Choda, 30 September 2026

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.

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