Hull Funeral Services by Hull City Council

Hull Funeral Services by Hull City Council offer an affordable, caring and professional funeral.

These dignified funerals are performed locally only, at Chanterlands Crematorium unless other wishes are known. You will know where your loved one is at all times, they are not sent away to other crematoriums and are less expensive than online services you may come across.

There are many reasons that people opt for a funeral service directly with Hull City Council Bereavement Services. Whether your loved one didn’t like a fuss, the next of kin doesn’t live locally, or to reduce the chance of falling into debt. Some prefer to spend their budget on a larger wake or celebration of life instead.

Both types, attended and unattended include the services of a dedicated Bereavement Officer who will make all of the arrangements on your behalf. They also include -

Unattended Funeral

£850

Guidance with paperwork

Transporting your loved one by Private Ambulance from the mortuary directly to Chanterlands Crematorium

A wood veneer coffin

Cremation of the deceased and ashes placed in an eco-friendly box

Option to collect the ashes from Chanterlands Crematorium or have them delivered to you (Hull area only)

Alternatively, we can scatter the ashes within the Chanterlands Crematorium grounds with no witnesses, or you can book an appointment to attend the scattering

Attended Funeral

£975

Guidance with paperwork

Transporting your loved one by Private Ambulance from the mortuary directly to Chanterlands Crematorium (in advance of the funeral and unwitnessed by family)

A wood veneer coffin

A service of up to 30 minutes held in either the small or large chapel at Chanterlands Crematorium led by a Bereavement Officer

Cremation of the deceased and ashes placed in an eco-friendly box

One photo on display on the Chapel screen and up to three pieces of music can be played

Option for a Bereavement Officer to read a eulogy, poems, and committal

You will meet your loved one in the chapel, their coffin already on the catafalque with a spray of artificial flowers (you may bring your own flowers with you)

Option to collect the ashes from Chanterlands Crematorium or have them delivered to you (Hull area only)

Alternatively, we can scatter the ashes within the Chanterlands Crematorium or Priory Woods Cemetery grounds with or without family present the ashes from Chanterlands Crematorium or have them delivered to you (Hull area only)

An additional £82 for the Medical Practitioner may apply if required.

We can also help you decide on a suitable memorial for your loved one or access the Commemorative Memorials page.

For enquiries about Hull Funeral Services please phone us on 01482 300 308.

Help with Funeral Costs

Financial support may be available to you, but these are not through Hull City Council, and you will need to apply directly. 

Bereavement Support Payment

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a Bereavement Support Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions. This is a tax-free benefit based on your late partner’s National Insurance contributions.

Partner is defined as your -

  • husband
  • wife
  • civil partner
  • partner that you lived with as if you were married

You can make a claim within 21 months of your partner’s death but if you claim within 3 months you are more likely to get the full amount of possible payment.

For more information visit the governments Bereavement Support Payment page. 

Funeral Expenses Payment

Alternatively, you could receive a government Funeral Expenses Payment if you get certain benefits and need help to pay for a funeral you are arranging or have arranged. You must apply no later than 6 months after the funeral. 

For more information visit the governments Funeral Expenses Payment page.