WHEN SOMEONE DIES

When someone dies there are many things which will need to be taken care of. Understanding what you need to do can help ease some of the stress or confusion you may be feeling. For ease and your own peace of mind it is advisable to have a funeral director in mind or appointed so there’s one less thing to think about. Knowing your options ahead of the time of need is a good starting point. We are independent funeral directors who take great pride in our personal approach. Should you wish to discuss funeral please do call: 020 7123 9085

Step 1: At the time of death

STEP 2: REGISTER THE DEATH

STEP 3 - ARRANGE A FUNERAL

YOUR FUNERAL DIRECTOR

You can contact your funeral director as early as step one. If you haven’t, now is the time.
If not already in their care, the funeral director will arrange to collect from the hospital or current place of rest and bring them into their care.

The funeral director is there to advise, guide and assist as much or as little as you require.

*Explore your options – You do have choices.

Things to consider:

The Location of funeral – crematorium, burial ground or a venue of your choice: It is not obligatory to hold a funeral ceremony in a crematorium
Time & Date: Take the time you need to arrange the funeral you want to give.
Logistics & transport. Arranging a funeral is emotionally stressful. Try to make the practicalities and logistics as easy on yourself as possible.

PAPERWORK

For Cremation:
There are usually 2 forms (‘the applicant’) will be legally required to sign

The Cremation Form 1- This is always required
Particulars for the Crematorium. Sometimes called a Pre-Lim or Notice of Cremation - This is usually required.

For Burial:

Burial grounds will have their own paper work for application to purchase the grave and right to burial or Interment
The Green Form, or the Cremation Form 6 (issued by the coroner) is strictly required by the Crematoria or Burial Ground for the funeral to take place. The Funeral Director will ensure they have all the correct paperwork for plans to run smoothly.

Step 4. ARRANGING THE FUNERAL

You may wish to take this on yourselves. Thereafter are Ceremony Led Funeral Directors who are happy to guide and advise you through the process giving you the support and flexibility to create the funeral your way.

You may prefer to engage a minister or Celebrant to assist and guide you through and to lead in the ceremony itself.

Things to consider –

How & Where you want the funeral to be.
How to honour, respect and reflect the person whos’ funeral you are arranging
Music
Spoken tributes
Rituals to engage with

* If the funeral ceremony is taking place in a crematorium, many funeral directors will tell you that you can have 3 pieces of music.

NB: You can have as much music that you like as long as it fits within the time frame you have booked.

TAKE THE TIME YOU NEED

There is no need to rush. It’s a fine balance of having the time to organise the funeral in a way that’s right for you, but don’t leave it too long so you find yourself in the limbo of immediate grief as you wait for the funeral.

ENQUIRIES

Thereafter have been trusted to create funerals across London and the South East. Get in touch to see how we can help you create a truly meaningful and beautiful farewell.