Memorial Service

We can help you to arrange a Memorial Service in a third-party venue (Deceased not present) with an unattended direct cremation/burial.

Note: The deceased is not present at the Memorial Service. For a cremation, ashes can be present at the Memorial Service, provided this takes place in sufficient time prior to the day.

Professional Services

Hold a memorial service in a venue separate to the cremation/burial

  • Professional Services, Collecting & Transporting the Deceased, and Care of the Deceased

  • Funeral Director, on the day of the Memorial Service, who can say a few words, if requested

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • No choice of date/time for the direct cremation/burial

  • No choice of crematorium

  • Your choice of the day and time of the Memorial Service

  • Support with arranging the venue, celebrant and other aspects of the Memorial Service

  • Support with arranging a wake or family gathering after the Memorial Service

  • Viewing in a private chapel / room during normal working hours, prior to the cremation/burial

Package Price from:

£3,580

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf such as venue hire, catering, flowers, order of service, guest/mourner transportation, etc.

Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories. We can help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one, with a large selection of styles to choose from.

We are offering 10%* off memorial masonry, additional works, cremation tablets, plaques and vases, inclusive of VAT, when an order is placed at the time of arrangement or within three months of the funeral taking place.

Discount does not apply to any remove and refix costs, permit fees or other associated charges as applicable.

Why choose A V Ridout Funeral Service

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Caroline was excellent and a massive support to me and my brother at a very sad time. She was attentive and ensured that the funeral ran smoothly and took care of mum's repatriation from Scotland…

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Caroline done an absolutely fantastic job for my Aunties funeral. She was very professional from start to finish and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Caroline is such a credit to the…

Kevin Wells

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Caroline dealt sensitively and very efficiently with us throughout the process of planning and leading Mum’s funeral in New Milton. When she was not available, a work colleague was always able to deal with our…

Mary

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Excellent service accompanied by very helpful advice.

Joanna Croucher

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You provided an excellent and sensitive funeral with great planning and immaculate attention to detail. This was largely due to your arranger, Caroline Hall of your Highcliffe branch.…

John

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I can’t thank Caroline enough for all her help, understanding and kindness when I lost my Dad .I had never had to organise a funeral before and she guided me through everything. My Dads funeral…

Sandra Davis

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Very satisfied with the service received. Everything went so well and my family and I were more than pleased with the help and compassion of everyone involved.…

Sylvia Sanderson

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AV Ridout were recommended by a friend and they certainly did a fine job of handling the whole operation from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking for…

Vernon Everitt

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Caroline at A V Ridout was very helpful,and all together a very professional service.

MR B Middleton

Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks, organising the ceremony and committal, and coordination with venues, ministers/celebrants, flowers, order of service, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. These include crematorium or cemetery fees, costs for ministers or celebrants and other payments such as venue hire, catering, flowers or orders of service.

All prices shown exclude disbursements.

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,880 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£6,295 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Wicker Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Personalised Willow Coffin.

£4,875 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Includes Personalised Willow (Wicker) Coffin and Embalming
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Memorial Service

Hold a memorial service in a venue separate to the cremation/burial

£3,580 Excludes third party fees

Quote for your choice of venue, catering, flowers, etc will be provided

  • Support with arranging the Memorial Service at a time of your choosing, and a wake or family gathering afterwards
  • Viewing in a private chapel/room during normal working hours, prior to the unattended cremation/burial
  • No family or mourners may be present at the Crematorium or Cemetery
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,545 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified, no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

Our Locations

  • Highcliffe-on-Sea

    Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    414 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Highcliffe-on-Sea, BH23 5HE

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01425 272 835 visit branch or arrange a home visit