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ARRANGING THE FUNERAL
Many families leave the arrangements to the head of the family, e.g., mother, Father, son or daughter, as many personal details of the deceased are required.
We require that the person with whom we are dealing is authorised to give Instructions. However, it is not always possible that a close member of the family is available and instructions may be obtained from a more distant relative or, in some cases, a neighbour or friend. It is important that this person can give all the personal information and make decisions regarding the actual funeral details.
The funeral arrangements can be split into two parts:-
1. Information that we require from you.
Your Funeral Director requires details of the person who has died, e.g., their name, age, address, religion, place of death, doctor's name, has a death certificate been issued, will the funeral be burial or cremation?
If burial, is there an existing grave, has it to be a new grave, which cemetery and who is to be the owner?
If cremation, what is to happen to the cremated remains?
We also require information regarding clergy, the type or service, hymns, where you wish to meet, cars, flowers, newspaper notices.
Finally, a decision is required regarding the style and quality of coffin. Your Funeral
Director has a choice of coffins available. It is important that you make this decision as it will ultimately affect the overall price of the funeral.
2. Information that we will give you.
Advice on registering the death.
Any insurance requirements, e.g., death registration copies.
Details of local cemetery and crematorium requirements.
Advice on local customs, type of cemetery.
Advice on other aspects to be considered, e.g., how many cars required, floral tributes,
fees and gratuities.
Advice on methods of payment and assistance with payment.
Once the funeral details are arranged, your Funeral Director can give you an estimate of the likely cost. We believe that you should know all the costs of the arrangements made so that you may make any changes you consider necessary.
You should be aware that this is an ESTIMATE of costs and not an invoice.
Registering The Death
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