• Before the Funeral
• Burial or Cremation
• Making the day Special
• Paying for the Funeral
• Registering the Death
• Registrars' Addresses
• The Cost of the Funeral
• Useful Links
• When Someone Dies

Burial or Cremation

The choice between burial or cremation is a very personal one and may be influenced by many factors, such as family tradition, religion or the wishes of the person who has died.

Burial

The most common form of burial is in a churchyard or cemetery. Subject to local regulations and availability, you normally have the choice between using a new or existing grave.

Existing graves

If a grave is already in existence we will need the deeds of the grave or some documents relating to the grave, which may be in your possession. We will help you if you do not have the deeds and we will be required to check that there is room for further interments.

New graves

When purchasing a new grave, some authorities may allow you to reserve or purchase grave space next to the one to be used.

Burial fees

There may be fees for:

• purchasing a new grave
• opening or digging the grave
• removal & replacement of existing memorials

We will advise you on the local charges accordingly.

Alternative burials

There are alternatives to burial in a churchyard or cemetery, such as burial in a vault, burial at sea and woodland burials.

Repatriation

If the funeral is to take place abroad, we can make all the necessary arrangements for you.

Cremation

Full service or committal service?
Most crematoria incorporate a service chapel. However you may wish to hold a service in church or another location before the service in the crematorium chapel. Whatever you decide we can take care of the necessary arrangements for you.