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Our Funeral Plan Price List 2026

Attended Funeral Independent Way Plus Plan – £2,550.00

*Third-party costs are paid in addition to the plan price above
* Additional costs may be incurred depending on your wishes, please contact us for more information.

All professional services - including completion of paperwork, liaising with third parties,
24-hour on-call availability and all advice, support and guidance with the funeral arrangements
£995.00
Care and preparation of the deceased - including preparation, presentation and
bringing the deceased into our care during office hours
£735.00
Provision of hearse and all personnel to conduct the funeral £350.00
Wood effect flat lid cremation or burial coffin (other options are available and priced accordingly) £450.00

Unattended Direct Cremation Independent Way Plus Plan – £1,695.00

This is a funeral where family and friends may choose to have a ceremony, event, or service for the deceased person, but they do not attend the cremation itself. The above unattended price includes the cremation fee at a local crematorium. Additional costs may be incurred from additional services provided by Thomas McKellar & Sons or if family wish to use a specific crematorium.

Family cars if required and charged accordingly

1st limousine at reduced rate for attended funeral plans (7 passengers) £200.00
Hire of limousines (7 passengers per car) £280.00
Hire of saloon cars (4 passengers per car) £230.00

Example Third Party Costs

Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn £1375.00
Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr £1134.00
Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium £1300.00
The Hurlet Crematorium £1150.00
Purchase of burial plot (East Ayrshire based on 25 year lease) £1148.00
Opening of burial plot (East Ayrshire) £1026.00
Golden Charter administration fee payable on all Funeral Plans £350.00

Additional Information

The cost of the funeral director’s fees is guaranteed with all Independent Way funeral plans. Third party costs are subject to change and are out with our control. Golden Charter require an administration fee of £350.00 and is payable on all Golden Charter Funeral Plans. This administration fee is added to the third-party cost of Golden Charter Funeral Plans.

All plans can be paid in full or by monthly instalments, which can be explained during your no obligation meeting with us. All prices have been checked and are correct at the time of this price list being printed, however these may be subject to change in the future.

THOMAS MCKELLAR & SONS  is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).