Simple funeral step-by-step guide
1. Call me
Firstly, speak to me, we can discuss the options and explain what needs to be done.
What you need to do to get started
- register the death at any Registrars Office (we will need to FORM 14)
What I can start to organise for you
- the doctors' cremation documents
2. I will come to you or we can meet at my office
What we will talk about
- which crematorium
- who should conduct the service
- when to have the service
- any special music or hymns to be played at the service
- whether family wish to be involved carrying the coffin
What documents we will need
- Form 14 from the Registrars
- we will complete cremation application forms
3. Funeral arrangements
What we do
- handle all the necessary documentation for the cremation
- attend throughout the funeral
What you can do yourself
- place an obituary in the local newspaper
- personalise the style of the service
- organise floral tributes or hymn sheets
4. Ashes
- after the cremation I will collect the ashes from the crematorium and deliver them to you on a suitable date