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What is an Attended Funeral?

 

An attended funeral is a service where family, friends, and loved ones come together to pay their respects to the departed.

Unlike unattended funerals or direct cremation services, attended funerals allow for a more personal and communal experience, with mourners present, offering a time and space for those left behind to find comfort and support in one another.

It also allows for increased bespoke elements, which can look different for each family member. Be it a formal ceremony with flowers and choral music, or something more relaxed with additional services like specialist vehicles, they would have enjoyed. No matter what your loved one would have chosen, our professional team can make it happen with the utmost respect throughout.

 

Our Attended Funeral Services

At Brunel Funeral Directors, we offer a range of options to suit your preferences and budget. Our attended funerals in Bristol include:

  • Personal consultation: We begin with a personal consultation to understand your needs, requests, and the unique personality of your loved one. This ensures that the service we arrange truly reflects their life and legacy.
  • Customised funeral service: From traditional religious ceremonies to more contemporary and bespoke services, we cater to a variety of cultural, spiritual, and personal wishes. Our team will assist in planning every detail, from arranging transportation to floral tributes and other services to suit your needs.
  • Memorialisation options: We provide a variety of memorialisation options, including keepsakes, personalised service sheets, and online memorials, allowing you to keep the memory of your loved one alive.
  • 24/7 support: We understand that losing a loved one is never easy, which is why we offer support after the funeral service. Our team is available 24/7 to provide ongoing assistance and advice whenever you need it.

 

Why Choose Brunel Funeral Directors for Attended Funerals?

Direct support and guidance at your most vulnerable moments

With years of experience in funeral services, Brunel Funeral Directors is dedicated to ensuring that every funeral we arrange is a personal and respectful tribute. We take the time to listen to your wishes and guide you through every step, making sure that you don’t feel rushed and the service reflects the individuality of your loved one.

Personalised gatherings, celebrations, and memorials

Our witnessed services are more than just a ceremony; they are an opportunity to celebrate life and share memories. Whether you wish for a traditional service or something more modern, our experienced team will work with you to create a meaningful event that honours your loved ones just the way they’d want.

This can include using personal effects, playing their favourite music, or even ensuring the essential elements are a specific colour or style to match their interests.

 

Contact Brunel Funeral Directors in Bristol

If you’re considering an attended funeral or need assistance with any other funeral services, Brunel Funeral Directors are here to help. Our compassionate team are ready to support you through every step of the process, ensuring a meaningful and respectful farewell.

Contact us today to learn more about our funerals and other services. You can send us an email at admin@brunelfd.co.uk or call 0117 374 2002. Let Brunel Funeral Directors provide the guidance and support you need during this difficult time with an attended funeral.
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Attended Funerals FAQs

Can I record or livestream an attended funeral for people who can’t be there?

An idea made popular during the COVID-19 lockdowns, livestreaming or recorded funerals are a simple way to ensure all friends and family who want to pay their respects can.

This process depends on multiple factors, but can be coordinated by the team at Brunel Funeral Directors if this is something you are looking for.

Factors include:

  • The policies of the crematorium or church
  • How it will be recorded – via a professional videographer or a personal device
  • Permissions from the officiant/celebrant
  • Any additional costs for audio-visual support

If you want to set up livestreaming or recording for an upcoming service, please contact us today.

Can unexpected circumstances affect an attended funeral?

At Brunel Funeral Directors, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can happen. Be it traffic, bad weather, or even late guests, we’ve experienced it all in our 20 years of assisting families say goodbye to their loved ones.

In such instances, we’ll handle all eventualities sensitively and with professionalism, to ensure the attended funeral can go ahead as expected, by:

  • Liaising and coordinating with the venue, celebrant, and transport providers to ensure timing can be adapted.
  • Welcoming and guiding late guests in discreetly to minimise disruption.
  • Planning alternate cortege routes – in advance or on the day – to ensure the procession continues uninterrupted.
  • Arranging contingency plans if extreme weather is forecast.

If you are concerned about potential delays or issues, especially for very large funerals or complex logistics, we recommend you get in touch so we can proactively prepare.

Who organises parking, traffic control, or the procession route?

When you choose Brunel Funeral Directors for your loved one, part of our role is to coordinate the parties that handle logistical details, including:

  • The transport provider – who takes care of the vehicles, the cortege route, and selects staff to drive the cars.
  • The venue – may have specific rules about parking that guests need to adhere to.
  • The local authority or council – which can close roads or routes if needed.
  • Guests – who might need information before they arrive to ensure it all runs smoothly.

If your funeral is especially large or will be in a very busy area, we’ll make sure these things are sorted urgently so you can take it from your mental load. You’ll have enough to think about on the day, so why not let us help take some of the burden from you?

Do you offer unattended funerals and direct cremation?

If an attended funeral service is not your loved one’s preference, you can opt for unattended funeral services that are more in line with their wishes.

An unattended cremation or unattended funeral involves a respectful cremation or burial that is more private and allows for a bespoke gathering or celebration of life, however your loved one preferred, at a later date.

Like a pure cremation, if your friend or family member would prefer a more dignified committal with no one in attendance, read more about our unattended funerals or unattended cremation options.

Service Packages

Brunel Service
£2895

Our Brunel Service is designed to assist with funeral costs. This attended service takes place at a crematorium of your choice, typically scheduled for 10 am or earlier. It is generally a straightforward ceremony, which can be either religious or non-religious. You have the option to add personal touches, ensuring a fitting tribute for your loved one.

The cost above is a fully inclusive price and includes everything that you will need for a simple funeral

You do have the option to upgrade and add on items to suit your requirements, but these items will be subject to a further cost.

Funeral Cost Includes –

  • Bringing your loved one into care (within a 15-mile radius*)
  • Completion of all arrangements made on your behalf.
  • Care Support and Guidance throughout the funeral.
  • Care of the deceased in climate-controlled facilities.
  • Foiled Elm/Oak Cremation Coffin fully lined.
  • Choice of dressing in their own clothes or a gown.
  • Visiting in the Chapel of Rest, during office hours**
  • Minister or Celebrant.
  • Cortege Route, if required.
  • Use of our hearse on the day of the funeral.
  • Funeral Director and 4 bearers.
  • Crematorium Fee (20 min service)
  • Day, date, and time provided (0900, 0930 & 10.00 service time only)
  • Ashes collected or scattered in the Garden of Rest

    *Over 15 mile radius, a mileage charge will apply

**Charge applies to evenings and weekends

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Traditional Service
From £4105

A traditional service is tailored to your requirements and your loved one’s wishes. You can choose a church service followed by cremation or burial, or simply attend the crematorium. The service can be scheduled at any time from 10:30 am to suit you and your family. We can provide a celebrant or minister who will meet with you to discuss the elements you’d like to include in the service. You may select the cortege route, type of coffin, flowers, orders of service, and other options. We will guide you through these choices to create a unique and memorable service.

We will sit with you, listen and guide you through the many choices and options.  We will give you as much time as you need, either in person, over the phone or by email, and we keep in regular contact with you throughout our service.

 

Funeral Cost Includes –

  • Bringing your loved one into care (within a 15-mile radius*)
  • Completion of all arrangements made on your behalf
  • All Arrangements made on your behalf.
  • Care Support and Guidance throughout the funeral.
  • Care of the deceased in climate-controlled facilities.
  • Choice of Coffin.
  • Dressing in their own clothes or a gown.
  • Visiting in the Chapel of Rest, during office hours.**
  • Cortege Route if required.
  • Funeral Director and 4 bearers.
  • Use of our Hearse on the day of the funeral – £1990
  • Choice of Coffin – from  £435
  • Church Fee (dependent on church)  – POA
  • Crematorium Fee – £1185 – £1290

*Over 15 mile radius, a mileage charge will apply

**Charge applies to evenings and weekends

Limousines, Flowers, Service Sheets, etc., all additional depending on size and amount required.

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Normal office hours are 0900 – 1700
We are available 24/7 on the phone and for immediate assistance

Additional items and upgrades are available for additional costs

Prices are correct at time of printing, but may be subject to amendment

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