TYPES OF FUNERAL
Arranging a funeral
What happens when you sit down with us, what we will need, and the decisions you will be asked to make — set out in advance so nothing comes as a surprise.
An arrangement meeting usually takes an hour or two. It can be at our Swinton office, or at your own home if that is easier. There is no charge, and no obligation to decide anything on the day.
We will go through the shape of the funeral, the date and venue, the coffin, cars, flowers and notices. Costs are written down as we go, so you can see the running total at every point rather than at the end.
What to bring, and what we will ask
The green form or coroner’s papers
Whichever the registrar or coroner has issued
Any prepaid plan documents
We can only use documents provided by us
Music, readings and photographs
Bring them along or send them later
Details for the notice
Full name, age, address and family wording
Clothing, if you wish
What your loved one is to be dressed in
Talk to us
No obligation, and no charge for a conversation. We answer the telephone in person, day or night.
How the arrangement works
01
The first call
Tell us what has happened. We will bring your loved one into our care and agree a time to meet.
02
The arrangement meeting
An hour or two, at our office or your home, with every cost written down as we go.
03
Confirmation in writing
A full written estimate and the order of service to check, before anything is fixed.