Traditional Funerals
We help you arrange a meaningful, respectful funeral that honours your loved one's life — with care, clarity and compassion. At Harris & Steadman we can provide services for traditional funerals. A traditional funeral is a formal, structured ceremony that usually includes a viewing or visitation, a funeral service with prayers and readings, and a burial or cremation, often with a formal reception afterwards. These services provide a familiar framework, reflecting cultural, religious, and family traditions to honor the deceased and comfort grieving loved ones.
Mostly we see people using crematoriums, such as Portchester Crematorium, The Oaks Havant Crematorium or Chichester Crematorium. A traditional cremation funeral service includes a ceremony at a crematorium or place of worship, with the coffin present and mourners attending. The service, which can be religious or non-religious, may include readings, music, and tributes, culminating in a committal where the coffin is taken from sight. Following the ceremony, the family receives the ashes, and a wake or reception may be held for friends and family to share memories.
The following services are included:
- Professional services - Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements
- Removal to our Chapel from within a 15 mile radius* 24hrs a day
- Preparation and care of the deceased (including dressing in own clothes if required)
- Private Chapel of Rest
- Provision of an oak veneered coffin complete with fixtures, gown and interior
- Provision of Funeral Director throughout
- Attendance of Funeral Director and Pall Bearers at the funeral service
- A hearse or other appropriate vehicle
£2375.00
plus Disbursements
Funeral disbursements are costs to third-party providers, such as cemetery or crematorium fees, doctors' fees, celebrant charges, or floral tributes, which a funeral director pays on your behalf and then recharges to you for these additional costs
- Portchester Crematorium Fee (at April 2025) is £900.00
- Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) is £220.00
£1120.00
Total Cost: £3495.00
The total cost is based on the information shown above, but is an estimate depending on which services are selected.
You can contact us today
On this page we have outlined some basic information, but just know that if you want help and advice then please just ask us. Losing someone we love is traumatic and regardless of whether their passing is expected, or unexpected, then it is reassuring to know that we care and will support you.
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