Choosing Between Cremation or Burial

The first choice people usually make is about the type of funeral service that will take place. Whether you choose a burial or a cremation, we’ll be there to make all the arrangements on your behalf.

Some things to consider about a cremation:

• It can cost less than a burial
• The funeral service can be held at the crematorium
• The service may take place in a church before the cremation
• There will be a strict time limit for the length of the service
• You will need to decide the final resting place of the ashes

Some things to consider about a burial:

• You may already have a family grave or plot
• In some areas, burial space may be limited or may be very expensive
• You might want to reserve plots
• Woodland burials are now available in many areas in the country
• You can hold the funeral service in a local church or cemetery chapel
• After the burial you will need to consider if you want a memorial headstone, or a new inscription on an existing headstone

Supplying Information about the Deceased

In order to make the funeral arrangements the funeral director will need:

• Certificate of Cause of Death (signed by a doctor)
• The full name of the person who has died
• Their full address
• Their date of birth
• Details of where and when they died
• Whether the person who has died had a pacemaker fitted