Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Burnham on Sea
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Burnham on Sea takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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P J Harris Funeral Directors, Burnham-on-Sea
You can find us on the junction for Cross Street and John Street, 50 yards from the pier.
- 2 Cross Street, Burnham on Sea, Somerset, TA8 1BN
Call 24 hours a day:
01278 782886
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Burnham on Sea
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Burnham on Sea 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 Burnham on Sea
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 14 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
When my father passed, we decided to use PJHarris and I'm so glad we did. Paula and her team were incredible. Paula was so kind, caring and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble and she was always available to answer any questions I had or to reassure me. She made what was such a hard time bareable and I couldn't have got through it without her. Will definitely be using PJ Harris again.
Lea Davey, 23 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I genuinely could not recommend P J Harris enough. don’t think I could have got through such a difficult time without Paula and the team at P J Harris.
Last year I lost my dad, and when I first phoned I spoke to Paula. I explained that I had absolutely no idea what I was doing or how to go about changing funeral directors. From that very first conversation, Paula was incredibly reassuring, informative and supportive. She explained everything to me throughout the entire process and helped us navigate what was, at times, quite a complex family dynamic with nothing but patience, compassion and understanding.
The empathy and kindness we received were second to none. Paula gave so generously of her time, whether that was listening, answering questions, offering advice or simply being there when I needed reassurance. She instantly made me feel safe, supported and looked after at one of the hardest times of my life.
My dad was treated with such dignity and care from the moment he came into their care. We were kept informed at every stage — from his transportation and the arrival of his coffin, to when we could see him, what to expect on the day of the funeral and, eventually, collecting his ashes. Nothing ever felt rushed and we were given plenty of time with Dad when he arrived at the starting point of his final journey.
The funeral itself was absolutely beautiful. Every member of staff was wonderful and made sure everything ran smoothly. They went above and beyond to ensure as many of Dad’s flower arrangements as possible could go with him. They had even gone out of their way to get blue ribbons from a local florist for the funeral cars, and the staff wore blue ties to match. It might sound like a small detail to some, but to our family it meant so much. It showed genuine thought and respect for my dad, his life and his passing.
There are some things you never forget about losing someone you love, and I will never forget the kindness we were shown by P J Harris. We will always be incredibly grateful to the whole team, but particularly to Paula. Her ability to simply be there, listen, support and guide me through something I had never experienced before meant more than I can put into words.
Thank you for looking after my dad, and for looking after us too. ❤️
Danika Johnson, 22 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I was very happy with the way they looked after my dad and us as a family I would use them again they look after us all lovey service to couldn’t ask for a better service thank you very much for your service
Lisa Tovey, 26 August 2026
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Grief after bereavement
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Help with funeral costs
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