Practical Advice When Someone Dies

Our fully trained and experienced staff are here to offer you support when you need it. With our guidance and advice, we aim to make the process as stress-free as possible. If you need further advice not listed on our website, then please contact us and we will be happy to help answer any queries you may have.

You will need to be in possession of a Certificate for Cremation for Burial or Cremation (also known as a ‘green form’) before the funeral ceremony can take place. The Registry Office will issue this when you register the death, along with a Death Certificate.

No. As long as you have a Medical Cause of Death form, you can instruct our services while you are waiting for the green form and Death Certificate.

You have the option to request an unattended funeral, which is the most affordable option. This service does not include an attended ceremony. We can arrange unattended burials or cremations.

If a person dies with no traceable next of kin, the local council will arrange a public health funeral. This will be an unattended service.

If the person has not left a will, the rules of intestacy will apply. The estate will fall to the next of kin, however there are certain intestacy rules on who can and cannot inherit the estate. If no family can be traced, the estate is passed to The Crown. Click here to find out who may be in line for inheritance when a will has not been left.