Unattended funerals in Plymouth

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Plymouth takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.

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Earl of Plymouth Funeral Directors, Milehouse

We are next to the Esso petrol station and Johnsons dry cleaners.

What an unattended funeral costs in Plymouth

One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Plymouth 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

Everything needed for the cremation is included in this price.

Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

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

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

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What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

Talk to someone in Plymouth

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

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What families say about us

Rated 4.96 / 5 based on 68 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Sadly I lost my mum and the big task of arranging my mum’s funeral was in front of me.

I made that one phone call and from that moment, I wasn’t alone with this big heavy weight.

Family to me is the most important and the team at earl of Plymouth became my family with that one call,

The care they gave Mum was above and beyond what anyone could ask for,

Sarah, the lady arranging Mum‘s funeral was so kind so caring And really went beyond her job role the details Sarah put in to making Mum‘s day special I will forever remember your kindness.

I highly recommend earl of Plymouth Wolseley Road.

They take away all your stress and comfort you through all the process.

Thank you to all the team. You really did make my mum‘s day special.

Kelly Heffron, 19 July 2025

Rated 5/5

Excellent service and personal care. Highly recommended. They made the entire process smooth from start to finish and everything was conducted with great dignity and attention to detail.

A Google User, 5 November 2024

Rated 5/5

Absolutely first class! The whole team made everything as painless and dignified as possible. I can't stress how much they made so much effort to ensure my mother had the best send off she could have wished for. From the initial meeting to seeing us safely home, they were patient, respectful and kind.

I could not have wished for anything more than their dedicated, professional service.

Charlotte Grant (Charley), 3 September 2024

FAQs

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Helpful organisations

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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.

Visit the NHS website
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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.

Visit GOV.UK
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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.

Visit Tell Us Once

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.