Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Stafford
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Stafford takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Robert Nicholls Funeral Directors, Stafford
We are opposite Stafford Manor High School on Rising Brook.
- Bank House, 87 Rising Brook, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DH
Call 24 hours a day:
01785 253683
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Stafford
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Stafford 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 Stafford
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 76 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Robert Nicholls handled my late husbands funeral in a very professional manner, and our family are very greatful for their help and support at such a sad time
Heather White, 12 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Dear Leanne , Jessica and the team ,
I just wanted to thank you for your kind care and support.
The funeral on Thursday 13th August went smoothly because of your hard work and you helped my family through a difficult time.
Jessica was amazing and everything was done just as we wanted.
Leanne made sure that everything was put into place on the day .
The service was so lovely and peaceful, and many thanks for guiding us with great care.
We felt supported by all the staff as you showed great respect to my dad , and thank you for making the tribute so special.
Yours sincerely wendy
( daughter of peter )
Wendy, 25 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Excellent service from start to finish. Explained and discussed all stages to my wife and I. Felt fully in control along with the team providing a truly professional service on the day.
Chris Cowley, 1 July 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.