Rated 5 / 5
We were very pleased with s.a.bates from start to the end all staff are polite and friendly and knowledgeable
Richard Beard, 5 October 2026
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Serving the Dunstable area
Our funeral directors in Dunstable are a few hundred yards from West Street Cemetery. However you choose to say goodbye, your family will be looked after with the same care. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision one at a time. The team here is experienced and rooted in the town, and they'll gently suggest ideas if you're unsure where to start. Call our funeral home in Dunstable and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Dunstable or an unattended funeral in Dunstable, and help you choose memorials in Dunstable when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Bedfordshire.
S A Bates & Son Funeral Directors, Dunstable
We are located 700 yards from West Street Cemetery.
- 115 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SG
Call 24 hours a day:
01582 663633
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- More about this branch
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,189
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,995
- 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
- £1,194
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,189
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
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.
Trusted by families in Dunstable
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 87 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Karen and Carol helped us through a difficult time and were always helpful and compassionate. Any request was dealt with promptly and they were always on hand to assist.
The day of the funeral was conducted with respect and kindness. I would highly recommend S A Bates & Son.
Brian and Marian Guest, 25 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
At a time when you need guidance and direction, the team at Bates provided it in a professional and sympathetic manner. A warm thank you for from all of the family.
Mark Breeden, 22 August 2026
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
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Types of funeral
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