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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation
£4,260–£4,545
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included
£1,645
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial
£4,234–£4,612
Unattended burial No service · burial
£2,684–£3,062
Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees.
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration
£865
Collection of the deceased
£315
Care of the deceased
£1,235
Coffin (wood effect veneer)
£250
Viewing / chapel of rest
£5
Hearse / transport
£525
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£225
Return of ashes
£225
Embalming
£225
Officiant / minister
POA
Out-of-hours collection
POA
Figures from their own published price list (confirmed current 2026-04-02).
What people say
11 Google reviews · 5.0★ average
A selection from their Google reviews
★★★★★
Tony, Mary and the wider team were very professional and compassionate. Down to earth, lovely people. Clearly very experienced Tony in particular helped me navigate my way through the process, backed up by Mary. The fact that mum, organised to the end and beyond, had already outlined and paid for her funeral was massively helpful. If you are in a position to help the folk who will have to find their way through the process, I highly recommend encouraging loved ones to help with plans whilst they can.
Working with the Lovegrove Team and mums clear wishes was a winning combination and a complete
★★★★★
Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. Mary helped me every step of the way. All the staff were professional I would thoroughly recommend this company and wouldn’t go with anyone else a lot of my friends have also used them and feel the same thank you for making a very sad occasion that little bit easier
★★★★★
Lovely people. Thank you for your service. Dad, Peter at 96 would have been proud. Daughter Hazel B G.
★★★★★
A sad time for me and the family but the team at Tilehurst Reading branch were kind sympathetic and highly efficient making our experience of the visit to run smoothly at all times.I would highly recommend them to all
Thank you
★★★★★
I lost my Mum earlier in the year and contacted Lovegrove Tilehurst without a clue as to what the next steps might be. I spoke with Mary who instantly put my mind in a better place by being very informative of what needed to happen, open about costs and reassuring of the service that they have provided.
Due to some complicated cause of death issues, covid related staff shortages at the hospital and the coroners, the road was a bit bumpy, but Mary worked endlessly to make the dates happen. In my opinion, Mary went way above and beyond my expectations on my behalf, which was such relief in hard
About Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors
Supporting families for over 30 years, our expert funeral directors in Tilehurst, Reading, can help you arrange a fitting farewell or choose a funeral plan.
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