Clear Costs. Written Down. From a Team You Can Trust.
At AG Butler & Son, we believe that transparency around cost is not just a legal requirement it is part of the respect we owe every family.
What you are paying for, and why it matters.
AG Butler & Son serves the communities of Ilford, Goodmayes, Seven Kings, Dagenham, Manor Park and the surrounding East London area from our offices on Green Lane, Broad Street and Station Road. Our pricing reflects the cost of a genuine, locally-delivered service with your loved one cared for in our local facilities, and our immaculate fleet of Bentley hearses and limousines serving families across East London.
When comparing funeral costs, we encourage you to consider:
A Personal, Caring Approach
As a family owned and managed business since 1903 our long-standing reputation is a testament to the trust we have built and personal commitment to each family we serve. Our company is deeply committed to its community and passionate about fostering strong, personal connections with every one of its families.
Always Here for You
Our professional team provides 24/7 support, ensuring you can reach a member of our staff at any time of day or night.
Comfort and Peace of Mind
Our offices are designed to be a comfortable and peaceful space, each featuring a bespoke Chapel of Rest.
A Tailored, Compassionate Approach
As an independent, family-run business, we take a deeply personal interest in the well-being of every family we look after. Our full membership with the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) reflects our absolute commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards, transparent pricing, and a gentle, dignified approach to funeral care.
Constant 24-Hour Support
Our professional team is here to support you at any hour of the day or night. Whenever you need us, our telephone lines are answered personally by dedicated staff, ensuring that expert assistance, immediate guidance, and reassurance are available the very moment a death occurs.
A Bespoke Chapel of Rest
At each of our offices, designed for comfort and quiet reflection
SAIF Membership
As a member of the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, we follow a strict code of practice ensuring full transparency.
Flexible and Transparent Pricing
A full, clear estimate is provided upfront, with no hidden costs and nothing added without your authorisation.
Continuous Team Training
Aligned with current legislation, customs and cultures.
Ongoing Bereavement Support
In the days, weeks and months after the funeral
Committed to Excellence
As a founding member of the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), we strictly follow their code of practice to ensure total transparency and excellence. We pride ourselves on providing a level of service that is truly second to none.
Our Fleet
We provide an immaculate Bentley fleet, which features beautifully maintained hearses and limousines .
Secure Systems
We invest continuously in our administrative software to make the funeral planning process as smooth and secure as possible. This advanced platform ensures your details are handled with complete efficiency, privacy, and care, giving your family true peace of mind and operational clarity
An Experienced and Compassionate Team
We are committed to ongoing staff education, ensuring our team is thoroughly versed in current statutory requirements and a wide range of cultural faiths and beliefs. This expertise allows us to support you seamlessly, providing a deeply respectful service that is tailored precisely to your needs.
Prestigious Fleet
We take pride in our pristine Bentley fleet of hearses and limousines, recognised as one of the finest in the country.
Flexible and Transparent Pricing
We will work with you to accommodate financial restrictions without compromising on our high standards of service. We also provide a full, clear estimate upfront, with no hidden costs added later.
Guidance and Support throughout the grieving process
We’re here to support you in the days, weeks and months after the funeral — with trusted guidance, resources, and time to reflect.
Costing Examples
The examples below give price guidance for our services. You may choose a different coffin, require additional limousines, or have other personal requirements. Every additional charge will be itemised on your estimate form. Nothing will be added to your account unless extra services are explicitly requested and authorised by the family.
Simple Funeral
Starting from
£2,435* + Disbursements
*Your choice of coffin is added separately.
- All legal documentation and professional services.
- Collection of your loved one within a 20-mile radius during normal working hours.
- Visiting the chapel of rest, if wished.
- Family’s choice of service day and time, subject to availability.
- A service at a local church, crematorium or cemetery chapel.
- Hearse from our office to the local church, crematorium or cemetery, with all necessary staff.
- Collection of cremated remains from the crematorium.
- 24-hour bereavement support during and after the funeral arrangements.
Traditional Funeral
Starting from
£3,005* + Disbursements
*Your choice of coffin is added separately.
- All legal documentation and professional services.
- Collection of your loved one within a 40-mile radius.
- Presentation, dressing and visiting the chapel of rest.
- Family’s choice of service day and time, subject to availability.
- A service at a place of worship or crematorium/cemetery chapel.
- Hearse and one limousine from the local residence to the service, with all necessary staff.
- Collection of cremated remains from the crematorium.
- 24-hour bereavement support during and after the funeral arrangements.
Direct Cremation
£1,990
(Full payment in advance of funeral)
- All legal documentation and professional services.
- Collection of your loved one within a 15-mile radius during normal working hours.
- A simple, closed coffin.
- Cremation at a crematorium at a time arranged by us.
- No mourners in attendance.
- Hearse direct to the crematorium, with all necessary staff.
- Crematorium fee included.
Disbursement Fees
Third-party funeral fees, also known as disbursements are charges for essential services not provided directly by the funeral director. These include costs for the crematorium, cemetery, minister, or doctor, as well as fees for burial plots, church services, and organists. Because these are paid to outside providers on your behalf, disbursement fees should be settled in advance of the funeral. These expenses are listed separately on your final bill.
Standardised Price list
All funeral directors are legally required to publish this price list for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary).
Download Additional Options Price List
Please be assured that each additional charge will be clearly itemised on the estimate form provided during the funeral arrangements. We guarantee that no further costs will be added to your account unless extra services are explicitly requested by the family
Disbursement Fees
Disbursements are fees for essential services provided by outside professionals rather than your funeral director.
These necessary external expenses include:
Cremation or burial fees (crematorium costs, cemetery fees, and burial plot purchases)
Officiant fees (charges for the minister, celebrant, or church services)
Venue additions (fees for organists, choir members, or musicians)
Because we must pay these third parties on your behalf, you must settle disbursement fees in advance of the service. For total transparency, you will find these expenses itemised separately on both your initial estimate and the final invoice.
Standardised Price list
All funeral directors are legally required to publish a standardised price list for a set of products and services. This helps families think through their options and compare prices between different funeral directors.
Government Support
You may be entitled to financial support from the government — especially if you’re arranging a funeral on behalf of someone who was on a low income or you are claiming certain benefits.
We can help you understand and apply for:
- Funeral Expenses Payment (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
- Bereavement Support Payment
- Social Fund Help for Funerals
Terms of Business
We encourage all clients to review our full terms, which outline:
- Payment schedules and methods
- Cancellation rights (where applicable)
- Our service commitment to you
Disclosure of Interests
As required by law, we declare:
- West & Coe is an independent, family-run business with no external ownership or commercial partnerships.
- We may receive nominal donations or gratuities for charitable work, but no commission or incentives from third-party providers such as crematoria or florists.
For further transparency, our full Compliance Statement is available here:
Government Financial Support.
If you are organising a service and on a low income, or if you receive specific benefits, you may qualify for state financial aid.
Our team can guide you through the details and application process for:
Funeral Expenses Payment (available in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
Bereavement Support Payment
Social Fund Support
To review the most current eligibility rules, please check the official government funeral assistance website or talk directly with our staff.
Terms of Business
We encourage all families to review our full terms, which set out payment schedules, cancellation rights and our service commitment.
Have a question about our pricing?
We understand that each person is unique and that funeral arrangements should be a true reflection of the life lived. We are here to talk through the costs at whatever pace you need with no pressure and no obligation.
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Families We’ve Helped
