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What is a bespoke traditional funeral?
A traditional funeral typically includes a structured service followed by a burial or cremation. It often takes place at a church, crematorium, or graveside, and may include hymns, readings, eulogies, and a formal procession.
At Aidan Gaunt Funerals, we guide you through every aspect of arranging a traditional funeral in Tameside, giving you the flexibility to personalise the service to reflect your loved one’s life. From the type of coffin and vehicles to the music and floral tributes, every detail can be tailored to suit your wishes.
Choosing a traditional funeral means your family can gather to say goodbye in a meaningful, respectful way. Our experienced team is here to support you with practical help and gentle guidance at every stage of the funeral planning process.
What can be customised?
A bespoke traditional funeral can be customised in many ways to reflect the unique life of a loved one, including the choice of venue such as a church, chapel or family home, personalised orders of service with chosen hymns, poems or readings, and music that holds special meaning.
Families can select from a range of coffins, from classic wood to eco-friendly designs, and choose traditional or alternative funeral vehicles like a horse-drawn hearse or motorcycle. Floral tributes, dress codes, and service tone can all be tailored, alongside thoughtful touches such as memory books, live music, or a dove release.
Every detail, from the wake venue to keepsakes, can be arranged with care to create a meaningful and personal farewell.
Funeral options
When funeral planning, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to saying goodbye. At Aidan Gaunt Funerals, we offer a range of funeral options in Tameside to suit your wishes, your values, and your budget. Whether you choose a traditional funeral with a full service and procession, or a more straightforward simple cremation, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way. Both options are carried out with dignity and care, ensuring your loved one remains local and is treated with the utmost respect.
1. Bespoke traditional funeral
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2. Attended simple cremation
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3. Unattended direct cremation
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What are my options?
When planning a funeral, there are many options to choose from. We offer three main options. A traditional funeral, personalised to your wishes, an attended simple cremation and an unattended simple cremation (or direct cremation).
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The three types of funerals:
1. A bespoke traditional funeral is the most common type of funeral, with which you can tailor each part to create the perfect funeral for your loved one and offers the most flexibility when arranging your funeral.
2. An attended simple cremation is a cheaper alternative funeral option that allows for family and friends to attend to pay their respects. This comes at a set price and with set features.
3. A direct cremation is the cheapest of funeral options and also the simplest. This is an unattended cremation without the added elements that a bespoke traditional funeral offers.
2. Attended simple cremation
Total cost using Dukinfield or Stockport crematorium - £2,400
What is an attended simple cremation?
An Attended Simple Cremation is a lower-cost alternative to a traditional funeral, where family and friends can still be present to say goodbye. If desired, a minister or celebrant can lead a short service at the crematorium, and their fee is included in the total cost.
The cremation takes place at either Dukinfield Crematorium or Stockport Crematorium, depending on your preference. While this is a more straightforward option, it is still carried out with care and dignity.
What’s Included:
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A traditional black hearse
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A standard veneered coffin
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Visiting your loved one in our Chapel of Rest during office hours
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All necessary funeral staff on the day
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Option to meet directly at the crematorium or leave from an address within 5 miles
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A minister or celebrant to lead the service
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All administration and legal paperwork
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The full cremation fee
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You will be responsible for arranging any floral tributes, catering, or other additional services. Extra services such as limousines cannot be added to the Attended Simple Cremation package.
3. Unattended direct cremation
Total cost using Dukinfield or Oldham crematorium - £1,350
What is an unattended direct cremation?
An Unattended Simple Cremation is a low-cost funeral option where no family or friends are present and no service is held at the crematorium. It offers a straightforward, dignified farewell without the added elements of a traditional ceremony.
The cremation takes place at either Dukinfield Crematorium or Oldham Crematorium, depending on availability and preference. This option is often chosen by families who may plan a separate memorial or celebration of life at a later date.
What’s Included:
• A suitable vehicle to transport your loved one from our premises to the crematorium
• A basic coffin
• Visits to our Chapel of Rest during office hours (by appointment)
• All required funeral staff on the day of the cremation
• All administration and legal paperwork
• The full cremation fee
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This service does not include a minister, celebrant, or any form of service, and family and friends cannot attend. It is a simple and respectful cremation carried out with care by our local team.
More about cremations
As an alternative to a traditional funeral, many families now choose a direct cremation, sometimes referred to as a simple funeral. A direct cremation in Tameside is typically, though not always, a service without a minister, without a funeral procession, and often without family or friends in attendance.
Instead of arranging a fully bespoke funeral, we offer two clear and affordable simple cremation options:
• Attended Direct Cremation – a set service where close family or friends can be present at the crematorium.
• Unattended Direct Cremation – a private cremation without any attendees.
Both services are offered at a fixed price, with no hidden costs. Simple cremations require full payment in advance and are designed to be straightforward and fuss-free, so additional services such as floral tributes, limousines, or embalming cannot be added.
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