What to do when someone dies
If someone has died we'll guide you through every step. From registering the death to closing bank accounts, we can help with everything that needs to be done.
J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford
71 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1BA
At J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford we’re here for you when you need us most. Call into the funeral home or make an appointment if you’d like to talk with us.
J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford
71 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1BA
At J. S. Cowley & Son, Stony Stratford we’re here for you when you need us most. Call into the funeral home or make an appointment if you’d like to talk with us.
How we can help
Branch opening hours
| Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm |
| Saturday to Sunday | By appointment |
Create a unique and fitting tribute
You can keep things simple, go for something traditional or include lots of personal touches. We’ll help you arrange the funeral that feels right
Anything is possible
There’s no right way or wrong way to arrange a funeral, it really is up to you. We’ll start by listening, then help you arrange a funeral that best reflects the life of the person who has died.
Find out about our funeralsWhat our families say
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You were most professional throughout arranging during and before the service. Even down to the phone call we received the day before to explain how it would work with the social distancing.S Forsythe -
Staff were kind, empathetic in the current unprecedented times and nothing was too much trouble.S Brown
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Appreciated the assistance and communication before the funeral and the friendly, empathetic and professional manner of all those attending on the day.S Smyth
What will happen when we take someone into our care?
You can feel confident we will look after the person who has died with care, dignity and respect from the moment we bring them into our care until the day of the funeral. We will carefully follow your wishes and make sure any personal possessions are kept safely with them. You’re welcome to visit them, just ask your funeral director.
What we do
Looking to plan ahead?
Pre-paid funeral plans are a way to arrange and pay for a funeral in advance.
Simple
Pay £3,295 in full, or pay in instalments from £20.85 a month*
A Simple Plan includes:
- Simple coffin
- Restricted dates and times of day for the funeral
- Visiting the chapel of rest in normal working hours with a pre-arranged appointment
Bronze
Pay £3,595 in full, or pay in instalments from £22.75 a month*
A Bronze Plan includes:
- Wood effect coffin (maple)
- Choice of a specific cortege route
- Mutual agreement on date and time of the funeral
- Visiting the chapel of rest in normal working hours with a pre-arranged appointment
Silver
Pay £3,950 in full, or pay in instalments from £24.99 a month*
A Silver Plan includes:
- Wood effect coffin (cherry or rosewood)
- Choice of a specific cortege route
- Mutual agreement on date and time of the funeral
- Visiting the chapel of rest any time of day with a pre-arranged appointment
- One limousine
Gold
Pay £4,199 in full, or pay in instalments from £26.57 a month*
A Gold Plan includes:
- Wood veneer coffin (traditional or light oak)
- Choice of a specific cortege route
- Mutual agreement on date and time of the funeral
- Visiting the chapel of rest any time of day with a pre-arranged appointment
- Two limousines
*Price of £20.85 per month is based on a 50 year old purchasing a Simple Funeral Plan at £3,295 over 25 years (total amount repayable £6,255.65). Our low cost monthly instalments give you a range of payment options, providing greater flexibility. With a choice of terms over 2 - 25 years you can spread the cost of paying for your funeral plan. An Instalment Charge is included in the plan cost if you choose to pay over 2-25 years. A maximum age limit applies to the Plan Purchaser. This option is available to anyone as long as the plan is paid for in full before the Plan Purchaser's 80th birthday