A Modern Approach to Funerals

Independent Modern Funeral Director, helping families in London & Surrey

To be faced with planning a funeral – whether a death is expected or not – can feel overwhelming. Where do you start?

White Rose Modern Funerals, founded by husband and wife team Nick & Jacqui, are a well established independent funeral directors helping families across London and Surrey.

It is our modern approach to funerals that families find refreshing.

Whether it’s a quiet, no-fuss family farewell or for a funeral with a sense of ceremony and occasion, we help you to make informed choices to reflect a life lived – or the wishes that may have been left.

You may already have ideas that you want help with. Or, feel too numb to think. The first step is to contact us – we’re here to help.

We’re here to help – call 020 3281 1045.

A calm voice when you need it

We are here to listen. As an independent funeral director, you will always know who you are talking with, either: Nick, Jacqui, Holly or Sabrina.

You will have continuity from the first call you make, to our presence on the day of the funeral.

We know that we cannot make your sense of loss better, but we can help to make the planning and organisation of the funeral a little easier.

Funeral director meeting

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Cremation funerals

What you may not know about a cremation funeral

A cremation service does not have to be held at a crematorium

A hearse does not have to be used for transport

Family can lead the service themselves if they wish to do so

Our low cost no-fuss cremation service funerals range from £1,495 and £2,382 inclusive

Creating a personal ceremony, fees start from £1,950 plus 3rd party fees and options

Personalised Cremation Funerals

Personalised Cremation Funeral

Personalised Cremation Funeral

From a low key and informal approach, or a sense of ceremony, tradition and personal style. We help you to make informed choices when planning a funeral, advising on how to manage costs and create a meaningful farewell.

Price: from £1,950 + 3rd party costs & choices

Pembroke Lodge Funeral

A cremation service does not have to held at a crematorium. There are peaceful, beautiful venues surrounded by nature where a service can be held with the coffin present. The unhurried time and sense of privacy helps families to create a personal farewell. It is also possible to hold the Wake at these venues.

Price: from £2,250 + 3rd party costs & choices

Low Cost, No Fuss Funerals

No Fuss Pre-10am Cremation

he Changing Face of Funerals Covid 19

A no-fuss, low cost funeral for when you wish to be at the chapel to say farewell in your own private way. We take advantage of the discounted crematorium rates for a pre 10am service. Typically attended by 1 – 15 people, this simple cremation funeral is ideal for families where Direct Cremation feels too remote.

Price: £2,382 all inclusive

Direct Cremation

Direct cremation – also advertised as pure cremation – is an unattended funeral. As a local, independent funeral director you can take comfort in knowing who we are, where your relative will be cared for and the local crematorium we use. You will know the date and time of the cremation (not all direct cremation providers offer this).

Price: £1,495 all inclusive

White Rose consistently exceeded my expectations. They took the time to really get to know me and, more importantly, Christine. This enabled them to give me advice that really helped to make the funeral as perfect as I could have hoped.

– Mark

BURIAL FUNERALS

What you may not know about a burial funeral

A no-fuss burial can be a gathering just at the graveside

Natural burial grounds are an eco conscious and cost conscious alternative to a traditional cemetery

Traditional cemetery fees are determined by the local residency of the person who has died

Burial Funeral Options

Cemetery Burial

A burial funeral at a traditional cemetery. Whether you wish for a quiet farewell at the graveside only, or for a service at a cemetery chapel, church or alternative venue first.

Simple graveside service only: from £1,950
Ceremony plus graveside burial: from £2,250

Natural Burial

Surrounded by nature in a woodland, meadow, nature reserve or field, a natural burial funeral is a gentle and environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional cemetery.

Simple graveside service only: from £1,950
Ceremony plus graveside burial: from £2,250

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How we can talk with you

London is a global community, so it is quite rare for families to live closely in neighbourhoods. We can help to organise a funeral however suits you best and often help families who are not all residing in the UK.

  • In person: at our relaxed meeting room in Teddington or lovely shop in Church Street, Twickenham.
  • Zoom video call: when families live in different locations locally, nationally, globally
  • Phone: in particular with simple funerals, it is easy to organise everything over the phone
  • Home meeting: by arrangement when local and a family member is less able

Our flexibility and how we communicate with you throughout means you are always fully informed throughout each step – please read our reviews.

White Rose Modern Funerals, Twickenham
Our head office in central Twickenham

Feedback from families we have helped

Five stars

White Rose did an outstanding job of organising and overseeing my father’s funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and all the details were perfectly managed throughout. They were thoughtful and sensitive and always struck the right tone. On the day, it all went like clockwork.

Sarah Pittam

Five stars

I knew from the very first contact with White Rose that they would be the ones. They took the time to understand the situation, they responded to all our needs and suggestions and provided a service which was far beyond our expectations – courteous, flexible, unobtrusive and kind.

Colin Wise

Five stars

Guided us through every step of the way from the moment we contacted them with amazing communication. We didn’t know where to start and they were so careful in explaining and helping us through as it is quite a minefield if you’ve never organised a funeral before.

Adrienne D’Souza

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Independent funeral director

helping families across London & Surrey

You can speak to us anytime on 020 3281 1045 – we’re open 24/7