How to arrange a Funeral
The idea of organising a funeral soon after a loved one has passed away can cause additional stress and anxiety. But by speaking to your funeral director at your earliest convenience, you can receive peace of mind knowing that everything will be taken care of for you.
The role of the funeral director is to take care of practical arrangements so you do not have to worry about them. A large part of this involves advising you on the many kinds of funeral arrangement you can make and ensuring that plans for the service are in accordance with your wishes or those of the deceased.
A funeral can involve a number of different agencies and organisations, but your funeral director will liaise with them all on your behalf. You will always have someone on hand to provide advice, guidance and support and who will be able to visit you in your home at a convenient time.
While your funeral director can take care of almost every aspect of the funeral, you should be prepared to make some early decisions about the funeral. These include:
• Will it be a burial or cremation?
• Where is the service going to take place? (church, crematorium chapel, cemetery, chapel, graveside, elsewhere)?
• Are there any dates you wish to avoid (clashing with birthdays, anniversaries etc.)?
• Will transport for mourners be required?
• Do you want the funeral to start at a particular address or meet at the place of service?
• Would you like a minister from a particular denomination or a non-religious officiant?
Please find more information on our Burials and Cremations pages.
