Arranging a funeral

Information about arranging a funeral

Flowers or Donations

Posted on by Mark Worley

When somebody passes away, many people look for a way to express their love for that person and the grief that they feel at their passing.

It has long been the tradition for people to send floral tributes in memory of the deceased. That practice continues today and we are happy to receive tributes at our offices on the day of the funeral so that they can accompany the deceased to the service and place of committal. Please instruct your chosen florist to contact us for the correct day and time to deliver.

We are able to advise on local florists who can provide tributes. You can also order flowers via Interflora if you do not live locally and they will instruct a local florist on your behalf. There is more information specifically about floral tributes on our information pages. Read more about floral tributes here...

Donations

As an alternative to flowers, or even in addition to them, more and more people are now electing to have money given to a specific charity in memory of the deceased. In this way a charity that has meant something to the deceased or their family may receive donations that they would otherwise not.

We offer a service to all our clients whereby we will collect donations on their behalf following the funeral. Read more about our In Memoriam donations service here...

Visiting your loved one

Posted on by Mark Worley

At our premises in Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted we have chapels of rest or viewing rooms where you can come and spend time with your loved one. These are quiet rooms where you, your family and your friends can pay last respects to the deceased.

We always endeavour to present your loved one in the most dignified and sensitive way possible. They will normally be in a restful pose in their coffin, but you can also ask for the coffin to be closed if you would prefer.

Our chapels are suitable for people of all faiths, or no faith at all to come and see the deceased. Where religious symbols are present, we will endeavour to ensure that they will be suited to the deceased's own beliefs. Where the deceased is non-religious, where possible we will, if requested, remove or cover any religious symbols prior to the viewing appointment.

Sometimes we may judge that it is unadvisable to visit the deceased. This may be due to their mode of passing, or simply down to the amount of time passed since they died. Where we feel that it is not advisable for your loved one to be seen in our chapel, we will inform you of this as soon as possible and try to offer you alternatives.