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Funeral Services Derby

J Barlow & Family Funeral Service provide a complete range of funeral services in Derby, from a simple direct cremation to a fully personalised traditional funeral with a horse-drawn hearse. Every service is arranged by our own family team and shaped around your wishes and your budget.

For advice or a free quote, call 01332 409182, 24 hours a day.

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Our family team are on hand to answer any questions you may have at this difficult time. Our phone is manned 24 hours a day. Call 01332 409182 to speak to a member of our family team.

Here for you, every step of the way.

Our Funeral Services in Derby

No two funerals are the same, and we never expect families to fit into a fixed package. Below is an overview of the funeral services we offer in Derby and Derbyshire. Each one can be adapted, and we will happily explain the costs of every element so you stay in control.

Traditional funerals

A traditional funeral usually includes a service at a church, chapel or crematorium, a hearse and limousines, flowers and a procession from the family home. We look after every detail, including booking the minister or celebrant, music, order of service and newspaper notices.

Burial services

We arrange burials at Derby’s cemeteries, village churchyards and natural burial grounds, including purchasing a new grave or reopening a family grave.

Cremation services

Most cremation services we arrange in Derby take place at Markeaton Crematorium. We also work with Bretby Crematorium and Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, and can advise on availability and fees.

Simple funerals and direct cremation

For a lower-cost, unfussy farewell, choose a simple funeral with a short crematorium service, or a direct cremation with no service, leaving you free to hold your own memorial later. See also our affordable funerals page.

Bespoke and themed funerals

Our bespoke funerals celebrate a life in a way that feels right, whether that is a favourite football club’s colours, a motorcycle escort, a woodland setting or a non-religious celebration of life.

Hearses, cars and flowers

Choose from our alternative hearses, including horse-drawn carriages, and let us arrange beautiful funeral flowers and tributes.

Funeral plans and funeral wishes

Plan ahead with a prepaid funeral plan through Open Prepaid Funerals (FCA regulated), or record your funeral wishes with us at no cost.

Help and guidance

We support families beyond the funeral itself, with practical guides to what to do when someone dies, registering a death and bereavement support in Derby.

Frequently asked questions

What funeral services are available in Derby?

Families in Derby can choose traditional funerals, burials, cremations, simple funerals, direct cremation and personalised funerals. We offer all of these.

How do I arrange a funeral service in Derby?

Call us on 01332 409182. We will bring your loved one into our care, then meet you to plan the funeral. Read more about choosing a funeral director in Derby.

Can you arrange a non-religious funeral?

Yes. We work with experienced civil and humanist celebrants as well as ministers of all faiths.

To discuss funeral services in Derby, call 01332 409182 or contact our team.

Choosing the Right Funeral Service

  • Traditional funerals: a full service with hearse and limousines, viewing in our chapel of rest, and a church or crematorium service.
  • Burial services: in a new or existing family grave, a churchyard or a natural burial ground.
  • Simple funerals: a dignified, lower-cost service, from £2,204 plus disbursements.
  • Direct cremation: an unattended cremation from £1,418, leaving you free to hold a memorial in your own way.
  • Funeral plans: plan and pay ahead to protect your family from rising costs.

Each can be personalised with alternative hearses, floral tributes, music, readings and order-of-service sheets.

Funeral Services Derby – Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a simple funeral and direct cremation?

A simple funeral includes a short service that family can attend. Direct cremation has no service at the crematorium, and the family can hold a separate memorial if they wish.

Can we personalise the funeral service?

Yes. Coffins, transport, flowers, music and venues can all be tailored.

Which crematorium do you use in Derby?

Most Derby services take place at Markeaton Crematorium, but we arrange services wherever your family prefers.

How quickly can a funeral take place?

Usually within two to three weeks, depending on registration and crematorium or church availability.

Do you provide a price list?

Yes. Our standard price list is published online, and we give every family an itemised estimate.

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What we do

We pride ourselves in our personal touch, taking care to ensure that the service we provide is tailored to the wishes of your loved one as well as your family.

Our commitment is to you and your family by providing a personal service in your hour of need. Together we will provide a professional and dignified funeral service that will also be unique and personal and we will guide you every step of the way. We will listen carefully to your family wishes and offer a complete choice and flexibility in the arrangements.

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Prepaid Funeral Plans from Open Prepaid Funerals

Prepaid Funeral plans are now regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and as such have very strict and stringent rules around their sale which are designed to protect you the consumer. We have chosen to become an Introducer Appointed Representative (IAR) of Open Prepaid Funerals who are regulated by the FCA as a plan provider Registered No: 962403 and who will handle all the regulatory and financial requirements around taking out your plan.

Open were established in 2003 and have a very experienced team who will look after the financial aspects of the plan whilst keeping us on hand to ensure your personal preferences can be met and that we maintain our relationships with the families we serve.

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Contact

41 Park Farm Shopping Centre
Park Farm Dr
Allestree, Derby
DE22 2QQ