Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Dunstable
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Dunstable will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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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
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What an attended funeral costs in Dunstable
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Dunstable funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our 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
- Estimated total
- £4,189
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 87 reviews.
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
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
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Help with funeral costs
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Report the death
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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.