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There are several elements that make up the cost of a funeral, affected by the choices you make. We are always fully transparent with you on costs and explain each one, so you can understand the overall cost and make the right choices for you.
There are regulations from the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) which mean that all funeral directors have a legal requirement to publish their prices in the same format so you can compare them. There are standard fees that all funeral directors must provide and additional fees for services the CMA have not specified.
Our fees are transparent and the costs we publish are the costs we charge. When we meet with you and discuss your personal requirements for the funeral, we will provide you with an itemised estimate and explain each cost before we proceed. There is no VAT on funeral charges but memorial works are subject to VAT.
What AB Walker doesn’t charge you extra for, and what sets us apart.
Essentially, funeral costs are made up of two elements: the funeral director’s fees and third party costs, which we’ve listed below.
We’ll ask you to pay a deposit prior to the funeral date; this will be made up of 50% of our funeral director’s charges and 100% of the disbursements, so that we can pay the third parties to secure their services.
Payment can be made by card or bank transfer using the name of the person who has died or your funeral account number as the reference. It’s easy to pay online with us, and we also accept payment by cheque.
The balance is invoiced the week after the funeral date.
Government help may be available to support you in paying for a funeral. If you wish to make a claim for a contribution towards funeral costs through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), we can offer advice and prepare the required invoice.
“The whole process from initial visit to your offices to arranging the funeral and the cremation itself was handled with respect, politeness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency. The whole team were amazing – very polite and respectful but also friendly and helpful. I was treated like an individual and not like I was on a conveyor belt.” – anon, November 2025.
“Absolutely fantastic company to go through for a cremation. They looked after my dad with love and care. They were brilliant with me, helped me through everything and always around when any questions needed answering. The beautiful man who drove my dad was amazing and caring. AB Walker is superb.” – Joanne November 2025.
Local branches in Bracknell, Caversham, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Reading, Thatcham, Tilehurst, Wokingham and Woodley.
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To speak to a member of our team call us on 0118 957 3650.
Email or call us with your questions, queries and requirements. For urgent assistance, call us on 0118 957 3650 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
