Making the Funeral Arrangements
Most people visit a Funeral Director once the death has been registered, to help make arrangements for the funeral. Unless instructed otherwise by the client, the Funeral Director will take responsibility for organising the chosen venue for the funeral service (if appropriate) and committal and for securing the services or an appropriate minister or other officiant.

At this stage you will need to pass the green Disposal Certificate to the Funeral Director. If cremation is required, an Application for Cremation (known as a Form A) will need to be completed and signed.

A written estimate of the total costs of the funeral will be provided at this time or as soon as practicable before the day of the funeral and all fees (known as disbursements) will be paid on your behalf. After the funeral you will be provided with a detailed account, which will include both the disbursements and the Funeral Director's own fees.