What to do if someone dies

Special Touches

Making the Funeral Unique

The following ideas have been requested by bereaved families. We show them to illustrate how important it is to us that the funeral we are arranging is to your requirements. 

Would you like the journey to the Church, Cemetery or Crematorium to go via a particular  house or location that has a special significance to you or your loved one?

As an alternative we can offer a horse-drawn hearse or possibly a motorcycle hearse for those who had a love of motorbikes. In fact there are many different types of hearse available.

If it is your request that flowers are not sent, you may decide on one tribute with cards from close family. Friends and other relatives could make a donation to the deceased’s preferred charity.  Cheques made payable to the charity can be sent or passed to us. We will forward them after one month and inform you of the donors and total amount donated.

Some people may want to just touch the coffin at some time and others may want to be pallbearers.

Would you like a favourite photograph of the deceased to be placed on the coffin during the service?

Some people want a ‘green’ funeral.

Perhaps you would like to have the bagpipes played, a jazz band or a solo singer. Whatever you decide we will endeavour to achieve.

Some people like to leave a memento of special significance in the coffin.

Relatives or friends may wish to create a memory board to be displayed at the service. Perhaps a photographic history of the deceased?

Similarly, a memory table displays items of special significance, such as reminders of a hobby or special interest.

Your choice

Most people want the funeral director to handle everything, but others feel the need to be more involved.

Remember

There is no right way and no wrong way to say goodbye to someone, there is only your way.

Of course we will handle the insertion of press announcements and give assistance with ordering, care and final distribution of floral tributes.

We will be pleased to help with the choice and supply of a memorial, and to make arrangements for catering if required.