Few people realise the extent of a funeral director's role. It begins when we are first called, and ends only when we are satisfied the ceremony is as perfect and complete as we can make it, and the wishes of the family are fully met. Approximately forty hours of time is taken in order to professionally arrange and conduct every funeral.
The following is a general list of services we are able to provide:

• Prompt and personal attention at any time, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
• Transfer of the deceased from place of death to the funeral home.
• Personal consultation with the family about funeral arrangements and details for the service.
• Liaising with cemeteries or crematoria of your choice.
• All necessary arrangements with church, chapel or venue of your choice.
• Registration of death with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
• Consulting with clergy or celebrant.
• Advice on wording and placement of press notices
• Collection of medical certificates and their dispatch to appropriate authorities.
• Where available, use of our chapels
• Use of our private family viewing facilities.
• Supply of hearse and other funeral vehicles.
• Supply of cars to transport the family.
• Liaising with florists.
• Collection and return of floral tribute cards.
• Organisation of music and/or musician of your choice.
• Memorial attendance books for friends and family to sign.
• Preparation of deceased for viewing.
• Embalming by qualified personnel (if required).
• Mourning stationery - i.e. cards, etc.
• Recording of services (if required).
• Referral to grief support if required.
• Provision of after funeral refreshments/catering if requested.

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