Helping You Choose The Best
Type of Funeral Services
When someone dies it is a very emotional and trying time for everyone.
Who do I call? What do we do now?
We suggest you call us first
01492 544797 or 07940 230664
Types of Funeral Services Available
When you are faced with making funeral arrangements it can be very overwhelming, we can help guide you to find the right option for you or your loved one. We are here to listen and support you with your choices and are on hand to discuss your ideas. We can advise you regarding cost and local arrangements that need to be taken care of.
Direct Cremation
Unattended Cremation is the lowest cost service available. This is for people who prefer a very simple approach to the funeral.
These funeral arrangements are provided by us in our premises in Penrhyn Bay. This may be important to you as some ‘direct cremation companies’ are not local family owned businesses.
What is included in this service?
- Our professional services.
- A meeting to complete all the necessary paperwork including advice on registration.
- Assistance with DWP claim from the Social Fund if eligible.
- Collection of the person who has passed away within a 25-mile radius.
- Liaising with the Coroner if necessary.
- Looking after the person who has died in hygienic conditions.
- A simple wood effect coffin suitable for cremation.
- Transfer of the person who has passed away in a private ambulance
- Return of the cremated remains following the funeral service to our office for collection in the container from the crematorium.
This is a limited essential service only and is not suitable if you want to have a traditional funeral ceremony. The committal is not attended, and family or representatives are not able to witness this happening. To keep the costs as low as possible payment for this service is required in advance please.
The Unattended Cremation service is offered at a cost of £1570.
Simple Funeral
Our funeral services are all tailored to the family that we are looking after at the time. However, to help you to compare services we have put together two examples of popular choices by families.
The Simple Funeral service includes:
- The professional services of a funeral director attending to all necessary arrangements.
- Advice on registration and coroner’s procedures.
- Advice on making a claim for a funeral payment from the DWP Social fund.
- Collection of the person who has died within a 25-mile radius of our premises within office hours.
- Caring for the person who has died in suitable hygienic conditions.
- Coffin suitable for burial or cremation.
- A hearse to transfer the person who has died from our chapel of rest to an address specified by you then onto a venue for the funeral service and finally to the cemetery or crematorium.
- Administration of charitable donations.
- Assistance with placing a notice in local and national newspapers.
- Return of the ashes in a decorative scatter tube. (if cremated).
- Use of the chapel of rest to come and visit the person who has died up until the day of the funeral service.
Please note the simple funeral service excludes the following
- Any limousines.
- Disbursements or third-party payments made on your behalf.
Traditional Funeral
The traditional funeral service is a popular choice made by families we care for; it seems to be the service most people recognise. Although all our services are tailor made, the example below shows the typical costs involved.
Our Traditional Service Includes:
- The professional services of the funeral director attending to all necessary arrangements.
- Completion of all necessary paperwork and ensuring delivery to the relevant third parties.
- Advice on registration and coroner’s procedures.
- Advice on making a claim for a funeral payment from the DWP Social fund.
- Collection of the person who has died within a 25-mile radius of our premises.
- Caring for the person who has died in suitable hygienic conditions.
- Coffin suitable for burial or cremation
- Listing of names before the funeral service so you know who has attended (if required).
- Administration of charitable donations.
- Assistance with placing notices in local or national newspapers.
- A hearse and one limousine to collect you from your home address or other location and take you to the funeral service then to the committal ceremony and finally to the reception.
- Use of the chapel of rest to come and visit the person who has died up until the day of the funeral service.
- Return of the ashes in a decorative scatter tube. (if cremated).
- Plus, disbursements. (Disbursements are third party payments made on your behalf.)
FAQs
How soon after a death does a funeral usually take place?
In the UK, most funerals take place within 1 to 3 weeks of the death. The exact timing depends on factors such as availability at the crematorium or cemetery, the need for a post-mortem, and the family’s wishes.
What is the difference between a burial and a cremation?
A burial involves placing the coffin in a grave at a cemetery or churchyard. A cremation involves the body being respectfully cremated at a crematorium, with the ashes then returned to the family or scattered at a chosen location.
Can we personalise the funeral service?
Yes. Funerals can be tailored to reflect the personality and wishes of the person who has died. Families often include personal music, readings, photographs, or even themed elements such as dress codes, floral arrangements, or a display of personal items.
Do I need to register the death before arranging a funeral?
Yes. A death must be registered before a funeral can take place. This is normally done at the local register office within five days (or seven in Wales). The funeral director can guide you through this process and help with the paperwork.
What should I wear to a funeral?
Traditionally, people wear smart black or dark clothing to a funeral. However, many families now prefer mourners to wear something colourful or more relaxed, especially if it reflects the personality of their loved one. The family will usually make this clear in advance
What happens to the ashes after a cremation?
After cremation, the ashes are returned to the funeral director or collected directly from the crematorium. Families can choose to keep them, scatter them in a meaningful place, bury them in a cemetery plot, or place them in a memorial urn.
What to do when someone dies
We will help you every step of the way by registering the death, what happens if the coroner is involved in the funeral and any other questions you may have. We always have a funeral director available to talk to families, also we take on so much of the burden on ourselves that you can gather your thoughts and prepare for the days ahead.
