We offer a wide range of services and choices. Traditional hearses, horse drawn and motorbike hearses, luxury seven-seater limousines, a comprehensive range of coffins and caskets, environmentally friendly coffins and football or hobby themed funerals.
We can arrange floral tributes, dove release, funeral stationery and orders of service, a variety of urns, cremation caskets and catering for after the funeral. We also stock a selection of memorial jewellery and a range of various keepsakes. In fact, we can cater for almost any request with all those special touches which can personalise a funeral ceremony to reflect the unique personality and interests of the deceased.
Creating meaningful farewells for families is the hallmark of our bespoke service. A very personal service tailored to every family’s needs.
We have tried to make arranging a funeral as straightforward as possible, and the costs and fees associated with the arrangements clear and transparent, so that once the funeral has been arranged and all the details are in place, you will know the costs involved, both for all our services and third-party outlays (Disbursements). The cost of a funeral depends on a number of different factors. Whatever option you choose, we will help you plan a special farewell within your budget
The cost of a funeral depends on a number of different factors. Whatever option you choose, we will help you plan a special farewell within your budget.
A private cremation with no service at the crematorium, arranged on a day and time chosen by us – but with the time and care for your family to say a proper goodbye.
A direct cremation on its own can feel distant and impersonal. The Direct Plus Funeral keeps everything simple and affordable, while giving your family – and your loved one – the time to be cared for and to say a proper farewell.
Everything in The Direct Funeral, plus;
An upgraded coffin – a flat lid coffin finished in a simulated oak veneer and fitted with four brass ring handles.
Your loved one prepared for viewing, with hair styled and personal touches.
Dressed in clothing chosen by your family.
Personal items or mementoes placed in the coffin.
Time to visit and say goodbye – up to one hour at one of our funeral homes.
A small, private gathering for up to ten people at our funeral home.
Our Traditional Funeral provides a level of first quality service and allows you to organise the funeral which is tailored to your needs and gives your loved one the farewell they deserve.
This arrangement offers complete flexibility, choice of route, day and time, significant music, orders of service and all the special little personal touches which can mean so much.
This is what our Traditional Funeral includes;
Our professional services; arranging the funeral, contacting and coordinating all third parties, celebrant or clergy, crematorium or cemetery etc, all administration fees and providing all guidance, support and information on all funeral related matters and registration.
The services of our uniformed care team to carry out the dignified transfer of your loved one safely and discreetly in one of our specially built private ambulances to our modern, climate-controlled care suite.
Attending to the preparation, dressing and laying to rest in the chosen coffin, including the use of our funeral home repose facilities
The supply of furnished Tay coffin.
The provision of a hearse from our modern fleet with a uniformed chauffeur and funeral director in attendance to supervise the cortege and oversee all funeral arrangements on the day of the funeral. Alternative hearses, horse-drawn, motorbike, etc are also available (at additional costs).
At an additional cost, you can select the appropriate number of 6 seater luxury limousines with a liveried chauffeur to meet your requirements.
At an additional cost you can upgrade from the Tay coffin to any coffin or casket from our extensive range.
Allan Menzies aims to provide as much support as possible to parents following the loss of a child. We will not request a fee for our services in the funeral of an infant or child, up to the age of 18 years.
For no fee, we will provide;
Our professional services, including advice, support and guidance on arranging the funeral.
Bringing your child into our care, including the preparation, dressing and presentation of your child.
Use of our private repose facilities for spending time with your child, or bringing them home to rest.
A coffin or child’s casket in white, blue or pink, suitable for the funeral and ceremony of choice.
The supply of a hearse or one limousine for the funeral service.
Cost from – Free of Charge
(Excluding Third Party Disbursements or any additional services at the request of the family.)
If you are claiming benefits, you could get help in paying for funeral arrangement expenses. You can download and fill in the Funeral Payment claim form here and send it to your local Jobcentre Plus for an assessment of eligibility.
You may be able to receive a budgeting loan if you have been getting income-related employment and support allowance. You can download and fill in the loan claim form here and send it to your local Jobcentre Plus for an assessment of eligibility.
You might be able to claim a £2000 Bereavement Payment from the Government if your spouse or civil partner died before 6 April 2017. This is a one-off, tax-free lump sum payment based on your spouse or civil partner’s national insurance contributions. You can download and fill in the claim form here and send it to your local Jobcentre Plus for an assessment of eligibility.
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