Burial or Cremation

The choice between burial or cremation is a very personal one and may be influenced by many factors, such as religion, family tradition or the wishes of the person who has died. Whether you choose a burial or a cremation, we will make all the arrangements, on your behalf, with the crematorium, cemetery or churchyard.

Burial - what to consider

You may already have a family grave or plot. We can arrange for this to be re-opened and the headstone removed before burial.

In some areas burial space may not be available or may be very expensive.

You can hold the funeral service in a local church or in a cemetery chapel.

There are alternatives to burials in a church yard or cemetery, such as burial in a vault, burial at sea and woodland burials now available in many parts of the country.

After the burial, you will need to consider if you want a memorial headstone or a new inscription on an existing stone. We have a selection of memorials for you to choose from.

We have a wide range of coffins and caskets, from traditional through to environmental, suitable for burial or cremation.   Choosing a coffin

Cremation - what to consider

The funeral service can be held at the crematorium, or you may wish to hold a service in church or another location before the service in the crematorium chapel.

There will be a strict time limit for the length of the service.

You will need to decide upon the final resting place of the ashes. You can keep the ashes in an urn, scatter them or bury them. Many crematoriums have a garden of remembrance where you can have a memorial.

We have a large selection of ashes caskets and urns available for you to choose from, as a memorial or tribute to your loved one.   Choosing an urn