Rated 5 / 5
Even though we had to arrange the funeral for both mum and dad, Moodys accommodated every wish. The day went without any issues and was as good as one can be.
Bob Mears, 13 October 2026
Rated 4.8 / 5
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Moodys Funeral Directors, Highcliffe
Our funeral home is accessed by a service road on the left hand side past the end of the shops. Please phone beforehand to enable a member of staff to meet you.
- 405 Lymington Road, Highcliffe-on-Sea, Dorset, BH23 5EN
Call 24 hours a day:
01425 278383
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,126
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
- £1,131
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,126
Total price: £1,745
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,745
- 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
- £1,745
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 Highcliffe-on-Sea
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 21 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Moodys proved to be an excellent choice to arrange my wife's funeral. Miriam explained everything right down to the last detail. She clearly loves her work. And was extremely sympathetic and. open to the families suggestions.
Nigel Hicks, 7 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Moodys funeral directors dealt wonderfully with my aunt's funeral arrangements.
Miriam explained all parts of the process and arranged everything from start to finish.
Hadrian had excellent suggestions in her absence.
If you want a funeral director with experience and knowledge in all aspects not only organising a funeral but all legal steps and obtaining and engaging extra services Moodys funeral directors are the best I have used.
mike wood, 4 August 2026
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
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.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
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.
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.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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