Cost of a Funeral

The cost of a funeral comes down to the choices that you and your family make when planning the funeral.

 

Most families have some sort of budget in mind when they come in to meet us. We would like to reassure you that at George Mullins Funerals Limited we are going to help you every step of the way to organize a loving farewell that fits within your budget. Every family is important to us. You are free to select only those services and products that are meaningful to you and are within your financial means. A full written estimate will be provided to you when all the arrangements have been decided upon.

Funeral Director's Fees

These consist of:
  • A coffin as selected from our range 
  • Professional Fees 
  • Administration Fee 
  • A fee for preparation, dressing and laying-out of the deceased 
  • A fee for the transfer of the deceased 
  • A fee for the hearse and staff for removal 
  • A fee for the hearse and staff for the funeral 
  • Use of the funeral home - where required

The total amount for these services starts at €3,500 and rises to €4,300 depending on the coffin selected by the family. 

The Disbursements

These may also be classified as the money paid by the funeral director to third parties on behalf of the family. 

Examples are as follows:
  • Church or chapel offerings 
  • Honorarium to the sacristan or sexton 
  • Payment to altar servers 
  • Payment to Soloist 
  • Payment to Musician 
  • Cemetery and crematorium expenses vary between cemeteries. The funeral director will be able to clarify the cost during the arrangement meeting 
  • The provision of a solid oak temporary grave marker, if required 
  • Obituary Notices in newspapers. This varies according to the size of the entry 
  • Obituary Notice on Radio 
  • Mourning Coach. The family car is available for the removal and / or the funeral 
  • Flowers. As each family is different it is not possible to estimate for flowers. Prices range from €45 for a simple wreath to hundreds of Euro for more elaborate displays 
  • Gratuities, as directed by the family.
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