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R C Payne Funeral Directors

R C Payne Funeral Directors is a funeral director at 485-489 Bitterne Road East, Southampton SO18 5EQ. The nearest crematorium is Wessex Vale Crematorium, 2.7 miles away.

Contact & location

Address485-489 Bitterne Road East, Southampton, SO18 5EQ
Phone023 8044 9111
Websitedignityfunerals.co.uk
Local councilSouthampton
AreaHedge End, Hampshire
Call 023 8044 9111 Directions Website

Prices

Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only)£3,195
Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee)£1,545

Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £4,570 — £3,195 funeral director’s charges plus £1,375 at Wessex Vale Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.

From R C Payne Funeral Directors’ published standardised price list, checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.

Questions to ask R C Payne Funeral Directors

  • Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
  • What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
  • Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
  • Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
  • Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
  • Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact R C Payne Funeral Directors?
Call 023 8044 9111. Visit dignityfunerals.co.uk. The address is 485-489 Bitterne Road East, Southampton, SO18 5EQ. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does R C Payne Funeral Directors charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), R C Payne Funeral Directors charges £3,195 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,545 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.
Which crematorium is nearest to R C Payne Funeral Directors?
Wessex Vale Crematorium is 2.7 miles away, and Southampton Crematorium is 2.7 miles away.

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It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.

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