Unattended Funeral

A simple, dignified farewell carried out without a formal service or attendees. No compromise on quality of care.

We take care of all essential arrangements with professionalism and respect, allowing families to remember their loved one in their own way and in their own time.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care.

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • Viewing in private room during normal working hours

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium or burial ground

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • We'll let you know the date of the cremation/burial

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • Embalming and certain products/services can be added for additional cost

  • No mourners present at crematorium/cemetery

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

£1,750

A simple Cremation or Burial with no service or mourners in attendance.

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.
Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

Why choose B Matthews Funeral Directors

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I cannot praise Marie at the Shirley Branch highly enough. She helped me organise my husbands funeral recently and did an amazing job. She took all the stress and worry away and was always on…

Christine Jones

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I can highly recommend B Matthews Funeral Directors. I have nothing but praise especially for Samantha who was exceptional, kind caring and professional and whose attention to detail ensured my Aunty was honoured in exactly…

Louise Nicoll

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Sam at the woolston branch was an absolute gem, her dedication to making sure the funeral went to plan, every detail we asked for was met, when Dad was brought into the care of Matthews…

Eunice weatherley

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Not long ago my mum passed away and they made it amazing, Mum had a brilliant send off. I want to thank Sam who made our day a bit more bearable and the 2 drivers/pull…

Lynda West

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Sam (from B Matthews Woolston) was an incredible support with the planning of my mums funeral. Sam showed patience and kindness throughout the process and my Father and I never felt rushed or that any…

Fran Wilson

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I would not hesitate to recommend B Matthews Funeral Directors. Samantha Appleton's kindness, support, and organization to us all made it so easy to put our fathers funeral together even though we changed our mind…

Yvonne Forsythe-Brown

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A pleasure to work with Sam at the Woolston branch of B Matthews, and the opportunity to write and lead a wonderful ceremony for a beautiful lady. Clear communications and contact when needed. Also a…

Tina Woodcock

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I simply cannot speak highly enough about these people. Absolutely on-point with everything including a beautiful blend of professionalism and empathy. In short, they made a terrible time, so much easier and that was priceless.…

Gavin Mulholland

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Tim and everyone else involved at B Matthews Funeral Directors were just wonderful in every way. Their gentleness, kindness, sympathy and inclusive approach towards my mum and the family was so evident from the moment…

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf.

These include: crematorium/cemetery fees, flowers, etc.

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Our Locations

  • Park Gate

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

    7 Middle Road, Southampton, Park Gate, SO31 7GH

  • Shirley

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 2:30pm

    276 Shirley Road, Southampton, Shirley, SO15 3HP

  • Woolston

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

    146 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Woolston, SO19 9AP

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,760 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£4,305 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Meet at the Crematorium

An attended funeral service for family and mourners to meet at a local Crematorium, without a cortège.

£3,460 Excludes third party fees

  • No hearse or ceremonial vehicle
  • Limousines can be added to transport the family at additional cost
  • Meet directly at the Crematorium where the coffin will be lying in situ
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Memorial Service

Hold a memorial service in a venue separate to the cremation/burial

£3,460 Excludes third party fees

Quote for your choice of venue, catering, flowers, etc will be provided

  • Support with arranging the Memorial Service at a time of your choosing, and a wake or family gathering afterwards
  • Viewing in a private chapel/room during normal working hours, prior to the unattended cremation/burial
  • No family or mourners may be present at the Crematorium or Cemetery
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,425 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified, no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 023 8044 7965 visit branch or arrange a home visit