Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Basingstoke
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Basingstoke takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Alexander & Dry Funeral Directors, Basingstoke
We are next to the Festival Place Shopping Centre (the Debenhams end), at the junction of Seal and New Road.
- 1 Seal Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NQ
Call 24 hours a day:
01256 844663
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Basingstoke
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke
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 98 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Amber Graham and her team were warm, kind and professional from our first meeting and guided us through the process of creating the celebration of my wife's life that we wanted and she would have loved and approved of. Thank you Amber and your whole team for your considerate and wonderful service.
Gordon Sinden, 7 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We can't thank Amber, Claire and the whole team enough for their kindness and care after we lost our Dad. They took the time to understand our family and our traditions, and handled everything with dignity and respect.
Their calm professionalism, empathy and compassion meant the funeral ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on giving Dad the farewell he deserved.
At one of the hardest times of our lives, their care made a real difference, and we'll always remember. Thank you.
kam pooni, 25 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We cannot thank Amber enough for everything she did for us while arranging our dad’s funeral. From the very beginning, she was exceptional — kind, compassionate, patient and incredibly understanding.
Losing our dad was one of the hardest things we have ever had to go through, but Amber made the whole process feel so much easier. She guided us through every step with such care and professionalism, always taking the time to listen and make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it.
Her warmth and genuine compassion made such a difference to our family during an incredibly difficult time. We felt completely supported and in the safest of hands throughout.
Amber went above and beyond, and we will always be grateful for the care and kindness she showed us and our dad. We honestly could not have asked for anyone better to help us through such a heartbreaking time.
Thank you, Amber, for everything. ❤️
ailish, 23 September 2026
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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.