About our Bedford funeral home
At Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors we have served the local community of Bedford since 1895. Our funeral home was built in the early 1960s and is ideally located near the town centre, making it easily accessible for local families in Goldington, Sharnbrook, Biddenham, Bromham, Wilstead, Fenlake and beyond.
Our funeral directors are dedicated to helping families to arrange a fitting farewell for your loved one, through providing the utmost care, a high quality service and honouring your cultural or religious requirements. This includes our funeral directors who specialise in Italian funerals and repatriation and our funeral home which has wash and dress facilities suitable for our Sikh and Hindu families.
We understand that arranging a funeral can be a difficult and emotional time, so please know that you are not alone, as we are here to help you through every step.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
We are Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors, serving families from our funeral homes in Bedfordshire. We understand that life with those closest to you is deeply personal, which is why our team are privileged to honour the final wishes of loved ones, as families and friends say their final farewell.
Our community is very special to us, which is why we are so proud to have close ties with many local businesses, ministers and places of worship in Bedfordshire. Our team are here to help find the most fitting funeral arrangement for your loved one, while providing careful guidance when you need it.
Your wellbeing is paramount to us, which is why we work hard to do all that we can to make a difficult time a little bit easier for you and your family. Please call us at any time you need, so that we can be there for you through every step.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01234 354547 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
With two packages available, at Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors in Bedford we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Prices.
The Attended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
- The Attended Funeral£2795
- (includes our Basic Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1159
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3954
The Unattended Funeral
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
- The Unattended Funeral£1545
- (includes our Unattended Funeral Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)£0
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1545
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01234 354547
Our Address
11 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9BJ
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are just off St. John's Roundabout, opposite the Magnet Kitchen Showroom. There is parking available at our funeral home.
01234 354547Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Elizabeth Roberts
9th Oct 2026
They were caring and sympathetic. They gave me guidance and help at a very low time. Communication was regular without being intrusive. I felt involved but not rushed.
Would definitely recommend. Thank you to Gordon who was so supportive and kind.
Neelam Chandar
8th Oct 2026
Where do I even start. From the planning which my father done with Clara but and Plumbe 5/6 years ago when he took out his own funeral package. To the actual day of walking in and telling Pat the news of our dad’s passing. The whole team have been nothing but kind, caring, compassionate and treated our dad with dignity and respect. Just to name a few, Pat and Gordon was our go to for information on how to do things, or entertaining our 3 year old daughter making sure that she was also ok. On the day of the funeral, Gordon showed us kindness and compassion making sure that our dad had send off he deserved. Dan supported the boys with making sure that dad’s final wash was done with dignity and respect.
The team at Clarabut understood our Indian culture and traditions really well. They really supported us during the worst time our lives and gave us comfort that dad is cared for with love and respect.
Gaveena Choda
30th Sep 2026
From our very first conversation with Gordon at Clarabut & Plumbe, right through to the final moments of the funeral day, we felt completely supported, cared for and looked after.
At such an incredibly difficult and emotional time for our family, Gordon’s kindness, compassion and genuine care meant more to us than we can put into words. He was there for us every step of the way, always checking that we were okay, answering every question no matter how small, and reassuring us whenever we needed it. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
What stood out most was how personal everything felt. Gordon treated us with such warmth and understanding, while ensuring our loved one was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. He made a heartbreaking day run as smoothly as it possibly could, and we always felt that we were in safe and caring hands.
The service we received was truly incredible. Gordon is an exceptional undertaker, but more than that, he is a genuinely kind and compassionate person, and we will always be grateful for the care he showed our family.
We honestly owe so much to Gordon and his wonderful team. They helped carry us through one of the hardest days we have ever faced, and we cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us and for our loved one.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Gordon and the whole team at Clarabut & Plumbe. ❤️
Jill Lawrence
30th Sep 2026
Clarabut and Plumbe showed the utmost kindness and professionalism as they guided us through the difficult process of organising Mum’s funeral. We would like to thank Pat and Katie and her team. Together with the celebrant, Amanda Roberts, recommended by Pat, tge service was conducted just as Mum would have wanted
Matt Bird
10th Sep 2026
Dealt with mum's Celebration of Life from beginning to end. Everything went smoothly.
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