Arranging a Funeral
A HELPFUL GUIDE
Following bereavement there are many unfamiliar tasks that will need to be addressed. The very personal nature of bereavement…
FUNERAL CEREMONY
Our task is to help create a ceremony which gives full value and importance to the wishes and beliefs of the family…
JEWELLERY
It is important that instructions left by the deceased with regard to personal effects (i.e.Wedding rings) are observed…
UNUSUAL FUNERALS
Every funeral is ‘unique’ in that it reflects the wishes of the family and takes place in different circumstances. Today funerals…
REGISTRATION
If the death occurs at home, you will need to contact the family doctor who attended the deceased (or their out of hours duty system)…
MUSIC
These days the personal choice of appropriate music can be very important. We will be able to advise you on the various…
ASHES
Whatever your final decision you will be given time to consider all the options. You may wish us to hold the ashes until you…
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The support and advice of your Funeral Director will not necessarily end with the funeral. Should you feel the need for any…
THE CORONER
Naturally a sudden death together with the Coroner’s involvement can be very distressing. You may have a number of questions…
NEWSPAPER NOTICES
You may wish to announce the death, and give details of the funeral arrangements in a local, national or international newspaper…
FLOWERS OR DONATIONS
Floral tributes can be an expression of respect and love for a life. When there are more than a small number of tributes …
TELLING CHILDREN
Understandably this is a difficult subject and we are often asked whether children should attend a funeral. Naturally…
BURIAL OR CREMATION
If you propose to use a new plot in a Cemetery or Churchyard we will advise you of the options available. For a burial in an existing…
VIEWING
Yes, of course. Families may like the opportunity to visit the Chapel of Rest and our staff will always discuss the matter…
SERVICE SHEETS
Yes, we can. Many people like to keep some after the service and send one to anyone who may not have been able …
