Funeral Planning
Working with professionals to plan a funeral helps ease the pain at this terrible time. This section was developed to give you details on each step of the funeral planning process.
No two funerals are ever the same, therefore some people may find all of this material useful while others may just find a portion of it useful.
Here is a quick guide to organising a funeral; click on any of the links for further information on that subject.
The first few days after death
After someone passes away, there are several things you must do, including registering the death with a Registrar at your local Registration office and determining which paperwork and certificates are necessary. The Death Certificate, the Certificate for Burial or Cremation, and the Certificate of Registration of Death are among these papers. Additionally, you must inform others, such as coworkers, friends, and family, as well as government agencies and service providers, such as banks and utility companies. You might need to get in touch with solicitors who can provide information on the will and the probate process.
If you or someone you know are finding it difficult to cope with grief or you would just like to talk to someone outside of your family and friends, there are many organisations that can offer you support. These include Cruse Bereavement Care, Mind, and Samaritans. A comprehensive list of specialist UK bereavement support organisations can be found via the MuchLoved website.
Arranging a funeral
In order to honour your loved one and celebrate their individual traits, Greaves Funeral Service has a great deal of expertise designing exceptionally personalised funerals. There may already be a funeral plan in place to cover costs, but in the event that there isn’t, we disclose our rates up front to guide you in making the best funeral arrangements.
The first thing to think about is whether you want a traditional burial or cremation, whether you want to visit the Chapel of Rest, what should be said during the funeral service, such as music, songs, hymns, and poems, as well as what will happen after the service. We also offer an online memorial service where friends and family can share their thoughts and donate to a charity of their choice.
After the funeral
After the funeral is finished, you might want to plan a lasting monument or thank people for their support. If your loved one is being cremated, you will also need to make plans for the cremated ashes. In addition, we prefer to stay in contact with you through our regular local charity activities, memorial services, and help and support if you ever need it.