Unattended Funeral

A simple, dignified farewell carried out without a formal service or attendees. No compromise on quality of care.

We take care of all essential arrangements with professionalism and respect, allowing families to remember their loved one in their own way and in their own time.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care.

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • Viewing in private room during normal working hours

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium or burial ground

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • We'll let you know the date of the cremation/burial

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • Embalming and certain products/services can be added for additional cost

  • No mourners present at crematorium/cemetery

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

£1,750

A simple Cremation or Burial with no service or mourners in attendance.

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.
Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

Why choose WH Putnam Funeral Directors

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Paula!!! Paula made this process so easy. Funerals and deaths are hard already and all you need is someone who is patient and understands. Paula dealt with us like pros and never ever judged. I…

Jenny McCall

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I was recommended Wh Putnam, Edgware and it was certainly the right choice. Paula and Lee run this branch. At such a difficult and sad time, Paula on reception was sympathetic, caring and nothing was…

Clayton Whitcomb

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I could not recommend Lee and the team highly enough. They were professional, efficient, friendly and so considerate and thoughtful throughout the whole process and made this difficult time alot easier.…

Christopher Dunn

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We picked Putnam to arrange a cremation for our family member because we had previously lived close the the Harrow Branch (although we now live in the Reading area) and we had heard that they…

George Kilshaw

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I was satisfied with the service from beginning to end from everyone I had contact with. What I noticed was that everyone was in the loop with arrangements and I didn’t have to speak to…

Maria Fernandes

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Absolutely fabulous service, Paula was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for any more, so kind, helpful and supportive.

Sarah Dickson

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Honestly, my experience with Putnams and the team was amazing. Especially Cass and Shane, who were my absolute rocks. They took the stress out of a very stressful time and were there any time I…

Nicky Xenofontos

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Thank you to Paula and Georgie (Burnt Oak branch) for all your help and professionalism in the organising of my mum's funeral. (Hazel Griffith). Even though it was a sad occasion, you made the process…

Caroline Caz

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We are extremely grateful to Sophie and Putnam staff for their kindness, professionalism and support. Their expertise and knowledge helped make coordinating services and the repatriation of my brother a little easier.

Shannon Griffin

Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf.

These include: crematorium/cemetery fees, flowers, etc.

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Our Locations

  • Edgware

    Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

    6 Holmstall Parade, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 5HX

  • Harrow

    Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    185 Streatfield Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9DA

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,835 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£6,250 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Wicker Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Personalised Willow Coffin.

£4,830 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Includes Personalised Willow (Wicker) Coffin and Embalming
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,325 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 020 8204 3252 visit branch or arrange a home visit