It\u2019s difficult given the limited amount of time you have to arrange a funeral, but try to shop around a few different funeral directors and find out which ones offer the best service for the lowest cost.<\/p>\n

Disbursements<\/h2>\n

These are additional costs which are paid by the funeral director to third parties on your behalf, and include things like doctors\u2019 fees, ministers\u2019 fees and cremation or cemetery fees. The funeral director has no control over these fees, but they can range anywhere from about \u00a3600-\u00a31,000.<\/p>\n

Other expenses<\/h2>\n

The cost of a granite headstone starts at about \u00a3500 and goes up from there. A bronze wall plaque is around \u00a3150 and includes the lease to display it. This typically lasts for ten years after which time it will need to be renewed.<\/p>\n

If you choose to have flowers, the funeral director can sometimes arrange this for you. If not, shop around local florists for prices – prices usually start under \u00a350 and go up, depending on how elaborate an arrangement you require.<\/p>\n

You might want to hire a car to take immediate family to the funeral; this can cost anywhere up to about \u00a3300. If you\u2019re holding a wake, you might want to provide food, especially if you\u2019ve got people coming a long way. This can set you back anywhere from \u00a37-\u00a310 a head, depending on where you choose to hold the wake.<\/p>\n

If you want to put an obituary in the newspaper, it will cost you probably between \u00a375-\u00a3100 depending on size and the number of words.<\/p>\n