The ways we can help
We offer a comprehensive funeral service which includes:
- Supplying and fitting the coffin complete.
- Organising bearers and vehicle for removal of the deceased to Doran Court, Redhill.
- Coordinating necessary bearers and staff for the funeral.
- Making all arrangements with hospital, nursing home etc. for removal of the deceased.
- Accommodating viewing of the deceased in one of our private chapels of rest.
- Providing the main chapel at Doran Court for funeral service use.
- Arranging last offices and hygienic treatment.
- Completing all certificates and applications on client’s behalf.
- Forwarding all necessary documentation to the cemetery or crematorium authorities.
- Removing existing memorial, as necessary.
- Preparing graves.
- Arranging for purchase of cemetery plot, if required.
- Organising medical certificates for cremation and arranging their completion.
- Liaising with the family and the cemetery or cremation authorities to arrange a convenient day and time for the funeral.
- Contacting a Minister (or alternative officiant) to officiate.
- Arranging transport for a Minister if required.
- Organising an organist.
- Confirming all details of the service with those involved.
- Providing a hearse and following cars.
- Organising a horse drawn hearse, if required.
- Providing a clear estimate of both our fees and disbursements (fees we pay on your behalf).
- Writing death notices and dealing with all press announcements.
- Liasing with H.M. Coroner and police as necessary.
- Organising the design and print of service sheets and hymn sheets, by liaising with the family, minister and designer.
- Arranging and attending, if required, at interment or other disposal of ashes.
- Contacting necessary authorities to arrange private autopsy, if required.
- Dealing with floral tributes.
- Providing professional attendance and supervision at all times.