Gillman Funeral Service
 
 

 

OUR INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

  • Collection, by Private Ambulance from any London Hospital
    or mortuary. Out of normal hours or longer distances at
    extra cost
  • Full Certified Tropical embalming, a process using four
    specialised chemicals which achieves preservation of the
    arterial system, internalcavities and the entire skin
    surfaces.This process is vital for funerals taking place in
    hot climates where there may be a delay before the burial
  • Refrigerated storage in the UK at the correct temperature.
    Protection from “fridge drying”, daily inspection of the
    deceased person
  • Proper facilities to wash and dress the deceased, with our
    staff assisting, if required.
  • Provision of the coffin or casket selected
  • Wrapping the casket in accordance with airline regulation
  • Delivery to Heathrow
  • Our Service Charge to include: taking our client’s instructions, dealing with HM Coroner to obtain permission to move the body from this country, obtaining the Free From Infection certificate from the relevant authority (Doctors fees in addition), Issuing the Embalming certificate and the Declaration of Contents notice, making arrangements for the flight with the airline and arranging Funeral Directors in Ghana (where required)

OPTIONAL SERVICES AND PAYMENTS TO THIRD PARTIES

Hearse, Funeral Director and staff for evening Wake-Keeping within the London area for a Wake finishing by 10.00pm £365

Wake Keeping on a Saturday £490

Limousines for the evening Wake-Keeping £170

Ghanaian Lady to wash and dress the body in traditional manner from £160

Ghanaian Organist £85

Ghanaian Chaplain (we can arrange clergy from most denominations) £130

Airfares for the caskets vary according to the carrier available and dates selected -  Around £1050

Free From Infection Certificate (FFI) around £35

Gillman & Abbey Funeral Service charges in Ghana: we can usually calculate these charges and include them on our estimate. These charges will include customs clearance, collection from the airport, refrigerated storage for up to three days, hearse with driver and one member of staff for the Wake-Keeping and also for the day of the church service and burial. Optional addition services are available locally such as: limousines, lowering device, extra bearers, ceremonial Funeral Director and grave preparation.

These typical charges are given as a guide:
for a Funeral in: Accra £500
                      Cape Coast £580
                      Kumasi £655
                      Sunyani £695