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The
Arrangements Interview
This is the meeting between you and one of our qualified funeral
directors to discuss the funeral arrangements. This will usually
be in your own home or at our funeral office. During the interview
we would often give advice on registration of the death and other
legal matters relating directly to the funeral.
We
would liaise with various parties to arrive at a firm funeral
date, for instance the Crematorium or Cemetery, the minister,
organist, Churchwardens, and (for burial) the gravedigger.
In
conversation with you we will compose the type of funeral service
that is right for your loved one, including music, special readings
and - most importantly - who is to be asked to officiate at the
ceremony.
There will be discussion of your requirements for transport on
the day, and all matters relating to floral tributes and/or charitable
donations.
We are happy to advise on wording for newspaper announcements
and will be able to place the announcement in the newspaper of
your choice.
Your wishes regarding visiting the Chapel of Rest will be discussed,
as will the type of coffin to be provided.
If
the funeral is to be a cremation, we will discuss with you the
options for dispersal of cremation ashes.
The
Crematorium or Cemetery will require your signature on various
forms and we will assist to make this task as quick and as simple
as possible.
The
interview would include our detailed advice on the cost of the
funeral with the production of an itemised estimate and a confirmation
of the arrangements in writing.
We
conclude with a review of the choices you have made, a reminder
of any information/decisions still needed and an outline of what
will happen on the day.
Sometimes
it becomes apparent that an additional meeting is needed, which
we are happy to arrange at your convenience.
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