SUPPORT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A death in the family can cause huge financial problems for those left behind: even for those who have set aside funds. The pressures of trying to pay for unexpected funeral costs is the most quoted causes of depression or helplessness for many people who are bereaved.
As your appointed funeral director, our priority is to ensure you stay within your financial means whilst placing the wishes of your deceased loved one foremost.
We work with Down to Earth, the Quaker Social Action Financial Support group. If you are worried about the cost of a funeral you can access their helpful resources HERE, or refer yourself, a family member, or a friend to their service using these contact details:
Tel: 020 8983 5055
Email: downtoearth@qsa.org.uk
Below you will find a list of further financial support resources.
FINANCIAL HELP
Tower Hamlets Subsidised Burials for Residents
Child Funeral Charity
Bereavement Payment (UK Government)
Funeral Payment Scheme (UK Government)
Money Advice Service
Once Upon A Smile (Charity giving fund)
Widowed Parent’s Allowance (UK Government)
Funeral Expenses Payment
Outline and eligibility criteria for the national Funeral Expenses Payment assistance scheme.
GoFundMe - Memorial Fund & Funeral Expenses
Online fundraising platform which helps people raise money for the memorial services and funeral costs of a loved one.
Fundly’s Blog – 45 Ways to Fundraise for a Funeral
Detailed and insightful blog outlining the many ways family and friends can help you raise the money you need for a funeral.
Public Health Funerals
An outline of the statutory duty of local councils to cremate or bury people who have died alone, in poverty, or are unclaimed by their relatives. This fund can only be accessed by members of a local council.
Financial Support
Quakers Social Action enables people on low incomes to seek solutions to the issues affecting their lives.
OPEN THE CONVERSATION AROUND DEATH, DYING, AND BEREAVEMENT
PROJECTS WE ARE INVOLVED IN
DEATH CAFE
Working as a key partner with Redbridge Libraries and as part of the Dying Matters festival, we are proud to host regular Death Cafés at the various library locations.
Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, want to share your perceptions on the concept of finite endings, or want to celebrate life and living, come and join us for inspiring, supportive, and life-affirming discussions in a relaxed setting and over tea and cake.
WORKSHOPS
We offer a range of tailor-made workshops designed to enhance understanding of the needs of different communities in relation to religious rites and basic burial etiquette.
As well as a Funeral Awareness Training programme specifically designed for staff working in care homes and care agencies, we also deliver workshops on Funeral Planning and honouring wishes; including information on different religious funeral rites such as Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Muslim funerals.
We are always happy to come and talk about any aspect of the funeral industry you would like more information about.
TRAINING FOR CARE HOME STAFF
With around 100,000 people dying in care homes annually (Office of National Statistics), dealing with end-of-life care and death is inevitably part of the job of being a care worker.
As well as a Funeral Awareness Training programme specifically designed for staff working in care homes and care agencies, we also deliver workshops on Funeral Planning and honouring wishes; including information on different religious funeral rites such as Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Muslim funerals.
We are always happy to come and talk about any aspect of the funeral industry you would like more information about.
TOUR OF CITY OF LONDON CEMETERY
Join us on a tour of the prestigious City of London Cemetery, followed by a tour of compassionate Funerals.
The tour will start at Compassionate Funerals, where you will take our minibus to the cemetery, visiting the Church, Catacombs, and Crematorium, followed by a tour of our funeral parlour, light lunch and Q&A.
The tour will give you an insight into the mechanics of funerals, deepen your understanding of the choices available and the opportunity to have all your questions answered.
Our next tour will be taking place on Wednesday 11th March 2026, 10.30am-1.30pm.
OPEN TO ALL AND FREE TO ATTEND
BOOKING IN ADVANCE ONLY - BY PHONE OR EMAIL
Our Funeral Services
Burials
From £3,170
Cremations
From £3,745
Repatriations
From £1,800
Coffins & Shrouds
From £400
Funeral Transport
From £150
Coffin Bearers
From £80
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Multi-Faith Funerals
We are sensitive and committed to meeting the cultural needs of the many wonderful and diverse communities which make up Great Britain.
Our years of experience and service to these communities ensures the funeral rites and rituals you need are honoured, respected and delivered.
Our funeral home offers specialist washing and dressing facilities that enable communities to come together and care for their loved ones in a beautiful and comfortable environment.