Arranging a Funeral
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Cremation
We offer a range of cremation services to suit the wishes and circumstances of each family, including attended and unattended cremations, direct cremations and committal services.
An attended cremation provides an opportunity for family and friends to come together to say goodbye, with a personal service that can reflect the life and personality of your loved one. This may include music, readings, a eulogy and other meaningful tributes.
For families who prefer a quieter or more private farewell, a direct attended cremation can provide a simple and respectful alternative, with only a small amount of family and friends present at the crematorium.
We also offer direct cremations for families who wish to choose a simple and straightforward cremation without a traditional funeral service. This can allow families to hold their own personal remembrance or gathering at a time and place that feels right for them.
We can also arrange committal services, providing an opportunity for a smaller gathering of family and friends to be present as your loved one is committed. This can offer a quiet and meaningful opportunity to say a final goodbye.
Whatever type of cremation you choose, we understand how important it can be for families to have the opportunity to spend time with their loved one before the cremation takes place. Viewing your loved one can be arranged as part of the funeral arrangements, giving family members the time and privacy they need to say goodbye in a peaceful and personal setting.
We will always take the time to discuss your wishes and explain the options available to you. From the initial arrangements through to the day of the cremation, your loved one will be cared for with dignity, respect and compassion by our experienced family team.
Bespoke Funerals
Every funeral is different, and we believe the arrangements should reflect the life and personality of your loved one.
Whether you choose a burial or cremation, we can help create a funeral that is personal and unique. We offer a range of funeral vehicles and cortege options, including horse-drawn hearses, motorcycle hearses and other various hearses, allowing families to make the funeral truly bespoke.
From the choice of service and location to the music, readings, flowers and way your loved one is brought to their final resting place, we will work closely with you to create arrangements that are right for your family.
Finer Details
Then you can decide the finer details at leisure.
We can make all the arrangements for the funeral, burial or cremation, religious or secular service and can also advise on all the procedures and documents needed to register the death.
If you are considering a headstone most cemeteries will advise to wait for a period of approximately six months before placing it. However, please speak with us as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary delay after this waiting period.
The costs of a funeral fall into three main categories:
Material Costs
Material Costs
Funeral Directors Fee
Funeral Directors Fee
Disbursements
Disbursements
Burial
We offer a range of burial options, including burials in churchyards subject to availability and parish boundaries, cemeteries and dedicated burial grounds, allowing each family to choose a setting that feels right for them and their loved one.
A burial service provides an opportunity for family and friends to come together to remember and celebrate the life of their loved one. The service can be personalised to reflect their life, beliefs and wishes, with music, readings, prayers, a eulogy and other meaningful tributes.
We can arrange both traditional and more intimate burial services, depending on the wishes of the family. Whether you are planning a larger gathering or a private farewell with close family and friends, we will take the time to understand what is important to you.
We understand how important it can be to have the opportunity to spend time with your loved one before the funeral. Viewing can be arranged prior to the burial, providing family members with a private and peaceful opportunity to say goodbye.
We understand that every family is different, and there is no single way to say goodbye. Whether you have a clear idea of what you would like or need guidance in making your arrangements, we are here to listen, explain the options and support you throughout.
Many bereaved people take comfort from placing belongings such as photographs and letters in the coffin with the person they have lost. It may also be your wish that they are dressed in their own clothing. And that the coffin is decorated to reflect an interest or pastime they may have enjoyed. In a burial, there are fewer restrictions about possessions, clothing and decoration than in a cremation.