The arranging of the funeral service involves many elements. We will take care of all of the details. We will listen carefully to your requirements, and guide you when important and difficult decisions arise, liaise with third parties, and are responsible for ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible on the day.

We will guide you through the options when you have to make decisions.

Questions to be answered when arranging the funeral

• Burial or cremation; is there already a plot? Ashes interred elsewhere?
• Where to hold the service; church service or private family committal, celebrating the life of your loved one.
• Choosing a coffin; we are able to supply a whole range of coffins from traditional all the way through to contemporary, and even the eco options of willow, bamboo and sea grass coffins.
• Choosing music; hymns to be sung, CD's to be played, music for reflection during the service.
• Transport; hearse, motorcycle hearse, horse drawn, limousines for the family, where to go from, a certain route to be taken?
• Viewing; would it be comforting to see the deceased at rest? Would you prefer to keep the last memory you have? Your choice, we are here to help.
• Bearers; bearers are always supplied, but friends or family can help.
• Flowers and/or donations; would you like floral tributes from the family or everybody? Would you like some money to be donated in the name of your loved one to a charity?
• Order of service; a simple booklet with the service proceedings inside, a favourite photo for everyone to remember.
• Refreshments; we can organise refreshments either on site or at other venues for the family and congregation ranging from light snacks to meals and drinks.

In order to make the funeral arrangements we will need

• The full name of the person who has died.
• Their full address.
• Their date of birth.
• Details of where and when they died.
• Confirmation of whether the person who has died had a pacemaker fitted.
• Pacemakers must be removed before the cremation.
• Next of Kin name, address and contact number.