Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Dunstable
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Dunstable takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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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 unattended funeral costs in Dunstable
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Dunstable funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Dunstable
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
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
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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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.