Private Chapels of Rest

Our Chapels of Rest are open by appointment during our normal office hours & also outside of those times. We will open our chapels Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays by appointment only.

Jewellery

We do not remove jewellery of any sort unless requested to do so. We would appreciate your decision as soon as possible. Any jewellery removed should be collected from our office before the funeral to avoid any possible error.

Hygienic treatment

Modern embalming or hygienic treatment is carried out in our own modern embalming theatre & ensures that relatives & friends who view a person have a memory of one who is peacefully asleep.

Limousines

Our fleet of limousines seat 6 persons in comfort.

Horse drawn hearse

We offer a complete horse drawn funeral service with a team of two, four or six horses (black or white) with black or white mourning carriage.

Motorcycle hearse

For the motorcyclist, retired from the saddle or active to the end, what could be more appropriate than a unique & distinguished sidecar hearse for their final ride.

Flowers

Flowers can be ordered through us or through any florist. They can be delivered to our office or to your home before the service. Only at your request will we take flowers back home, to a nursing home or to a local hospice. There is no extra charge for this.

Printed service sheets

When a large congregation is expected at the funeral service there may be a wish to have special service sheets printed, giving the order of service & hymns. We can arrange for the printing of these in consultation with the officiating minister. It is important to let us know as soon as possible if this service is required.

Newspaper notices

We can help you compile obituary notices to be placed in any local & national newspaper giving brief details about the deceased & the date & time of the service.

Charitable donations

We are pleased to receive donations sent for named charities & will provide relatives with a list of donors.

Memorials

We can arrange for the removal of memorials etc so that burial can take place. We will on request submit a written estimate for any additional works you may require ie additional inscriptions, cleaning or renovation.

We are also able to supply new memorials & a memorial brochure is available for these. Many churchyards & cemeteries have restrictions firmly enforced, regarding the size & types of memorials. Please check with us before the funeral on applicable regulations.

Distance funerals – home & overseas

We are frequently asked to arrange a funeral to or from another part of the country. This presents no particular difficulties as we have very close links with all parts of the country through our associations.

We are also experienced in funeral arrangements to & from other countries & various regulations & documents required.

Doves

For centuries doves have symbolised peace. You can release a dove in memory of a loved one at a funeral. A single white dove, a pair of white doves or a dozen doves in one large basket can be released.

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Helpful Numbers

Many People find it helps to talk to someone who specialises in looking after bereaved people. You can arrange to talk to a professional by visiting your GP or contact the following:

Cruse
0870 167 1677

An organisation which offers help to all bereaved people, irrespective of where they live, whatever their age, nationality or belief. Cruse volunteers, who live locally are trained & can visit you in your home or talk to you over the phone.

Samaritans
24 hour
08457 90 90 90

A service offering confidential support through an emotional crisis.

The Compassionate Friends
Daily 9.30am–10.30pm
0845 123 2304

Support for parents, grandparents & siblings after the death of a child of any age, from any cause.

Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society
10.00am–3.00pm Mon-Fri
020 7436 5881

Offers Support to parents bereaved through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or neonatal death.

BrakeCare
01484 559 983

Caring for people affected by road crashes

SAMM
020 7735 3838

Support after murder & manslaughter

Lesbian & Gay Bereavement Project
020 7403 5969

To find out if there is an organisation which suits your needs, contact the National Association of Bereavement Services on 020 7709 9090