How to prepare for a funeral

When a death occurs, whether it's in a hospital, care home, the deceased's home or elsewhere in the UK, a doctor must be notified as soon as possible. In hospitals and many care homes, the doctor will automatically be informed. If the cause of death is clear, the doctor should issue a Medical Form or Certificate and the Registrar will then issue a Death certificate. If there is any doubt about the cause of death, the Coroner may be informed. If, as a result of this, a post mortem examination is required, the issuing of a Death certificate may be delayed. Every death has to be registered with the local Registrar of Births & Deaths. We will be happy to assist you with this by providing advice.

The person in charge of the funeral, the next of kin or the executor, will normally have to sign a form authorising the transport of the deceased to the funeral director's premises.

We will guide you through all the arrangements.

Please remember that our staff are available to help relatives and friends 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Organising a funeral doesn't have to be a daunting task and we will help you to provide the funeral you think is fitting and appropriate. After consultation with you we will issue a full, and transparently clear estimate for the cost of the funeral.