Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Barnes
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Barnes takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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T H Sanders & Sons Funeral Directors, Barnes
You can find us on the corner of the High Street and Terrence Gardens.
- 35 High Street, Barnes, London, SW13 9LP
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8876 5255
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Barnes
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Barnes funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,745
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 Barnes
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 32 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
I can’t recommend T.M. Sanders in Barnes High Street highly enough.
Luke dealt with everything from start to finish and was absolutely excellent. I honestly can’t think of a nicer or better-placed person to guide you through a process that, by its nature, is incredibly difficult and emotional.
He made everything as easy as possible, was always supportive, and clearly cares deeply about the families he looks after and the final moments they have with their departed loved ones.
I can’t thank Luke enough for his support throughout. He made a very difficult situation that little bit easier, and I’m very grateful for the care and compassion he showed us.
T.M. Sanders provided an exceptional service from beginning to end, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who finds themselves having to make these arrangements
Jamie van Praagh, 31 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Thank you for all your care and consideration.
Highly recommended.
Graham Stewart, 18 May 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I was very pleased with the efficient way the staff handled my sister's arrangement ofbthe funeral.
I thank you all for the friendly service we encountered. My relations managed to watch on streamline.
Sebastian Antao, 18 March 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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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.