Say a fitting farewell in Guildford

Arrange a local direct cremation from £895, with the help of our award-winning team. So you can say goodbye at a time and place that feel right.

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The service was excellent and you would not get better by going to a high street funeral director and paying 2 or 3 times as much. We couldn’t have asked for a better send off for our brother.
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Terry, funeral customer

Do it your way

Create the send-off you want, when you’re ready. With more time to grieve, plan, and get everyone together.

It’s simpler

Cut the extra fuss and burden of a traditional funeral. Things like a hearse, an organist, or arranging parking.

It’s cheaper

We’re 4x cheaper than the average traditional UK funeral, saving you thousands.

A Guildford Funeral Specialist who’s with you from day one

Deeanna, a Funeral Specialist at Farewill Funeral Directors

A Guildford Funeral Specialist who’s with you from day one

Losing a loved one is hard. To make things a little easier, we'll pair you up with someone in our team.

With experience across Onslow, Westborough, Stoughton, Ash Vale, Holy Trinity and beyond, they’ll listen to what you want and need, answer your questions and guide you through everything.

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014 8331 9027

Direct cremation.
It’s a funeral done your way.

Direct cremation is simply a cremation without a funeral service. It’s fast becoming the choice of families who want to choose how and where they say goodbye to their loved one, at a time that’s right for them.

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014 8331 9027

We arrange the cremation

Wherever you are in England and Wales, we’ll bring your loved one to our chapel of rest. Then complete all the paperwork and arrange the cremation.

On the day

We’ll transport them to a local crematorium and carry out a cremation you don’t attend. We’re always available if you need a chat.

We hand-deliver the ashes

We deliver your loved one’s ashes in your choice of urn, or scatter them for you. We can also give ideas and advice on arranging a fitting send-off.

We met up with family and said goodbye together in our way. The way mum wanted. Fantastic value, fantastic staff, fantastic company that’s with you every step of the way.

Jenny, who arranged a funeral with farewill

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Planning your own reception or memorial

Instead of a funeral service, a memorial can give you the chance to come together with friends and family and celebrate your loved one’s life. If this is something you’re considering, these ideas from our team could help you get started.

Memorial ideas in Guildford

Pay tribute to your loved one with a dedicated memorial vault in Guildford Crematorium, scatter their ashes in the Gardens of Remembrance, or enter their name into the Book of Remembrance.

Unique wake venues in Guildford

Enjoy a picnic in Stoke Park, take a walk through the artists’ village in Watts Gallery, or spend some time at Guildford Castle and celebrate the life of your loved one.

Where to scatter ashes in Guildford

Stand on the banks of the River Wey, walk across South Downs National Park, or climb to the tip of Surrey Hills to scatter your loved one’s ashes in a place that was special to them.

Find Your Funeral Directors in Guildford 

Guildford is a town in southern England home to Guildford Castle and many 16th and 17th century homes and manors. The town is known for its beautiful galleries, cobbled high street, and beautiful cathedral. 

It is home to several churches including Christ Church, Grace Church. And Hope Church. There is also Guildford’s cemetery and crematorium which consists of a chapel, reflection pool, and garden of remembrance. The garden is idyllic and contains the book of remembrance and flower room. There is also Stoke and Mount cemetery close by.

There are also many places of natural beauty should you consider scattering your loved one’s ashes in Guildford, such as Surrey Hills or the River Wey. 

How much funerals and cremations cost in Guildford 

The average funeral in Guildford costs around £5,300, making it higher than the UK average. It’s one of the most expensive places in the UK to have a funeral. A cremation is a low-cost option compared to a burial, but the final price will vary depending on the type of funeral you wish to arrange. 

There are several funeral services available in Guildford include burial, woodland burial, or cremation. We’ll help you arrange a meaningful direct cremation in Guildford.

Areas we cover in Guildford 

We can arrange a meaningful cremation across Guildford, including Burpham, Onslow Village, Pewley Down, Godalming and Bramley.

We’ll bring your loved one into our care, no matter the distance, arrange the cremation and hand-deliver their ashes back to you anywhere in Guildford.

Our local experts can also help you find somewhere to hold a memorial service in Guildford.

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Create a meaningful funeral today

We’ve helped thousands of families deal with life’s toughest moments, and we’re here to support you whenever you need.

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014 8331 9027
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