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Stephanie Walters,As always the service we received was wonderful. Having a Director who knows us and is sensitive to our religious community is a blessing. The timely advise received regarding Registering Sr Rachel's death by Declaration saved a journey to London.. Thank you.
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Jak Longworth,Amazing service. Staff were very friendly and they took care of everything we needed. They really did make the whole process a lot smoother and easier to deal with. Thanks.
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Patricia Mullins,Would just like to say from start to finish, how amazing you were at helping us with my dads funeral. They arranged everything for us so their was nothing to do on the day , which went so smoothly, my dad would have been so proud .Thanks again The Mullins family .
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Christine Walker,Very caring very helpful and very friendly
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Mark Green,Cannot thank Peter and the team enough for making a difficult time for our family the best it could be. From start to finish we were in safe and caring hands. Special thanks from Alec ,Mark and Paul and rest of our family
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Julie Powell,Very professional. They showed compassion, understanding of our situation and provided guidance. We felt that they had the whole thing from beginning to end under control and we new nothing would go wrong. I would definitely recommend them.
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Christine Wadsworth,We chose Broken Cross Co Op to arrange Mum’s funeral by chance , and I am so glad we did . They were so efficient and caring, and we were shown all the options and we were helped with our decisions. We had so much flexibility which was so welcome . The attention to detail and personal touches and the way we were treated was excellent. The order of service were lovely and the photos we provided came out so well . We were paired with a lovely celebrant who understood what we wanted and delivered the service perfectly. All in all a very sad time was made easier . I would completely recommend them .
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Paul Fischer,The funeral services provided were very professional, understanding and respectful.
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Jonathan Tomlinson,Excellent service from start to finish. Lovely people to deal with at a difficult time
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Shirley Black,Everything went perfectly and everyone was so helpful, professional and kind.
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Susan Heyes,As previously the staff were excellent in their knowledge and needs of the client. Dad had a pre-paid plan which he and my late mother had chosen together, their wishes were full filled completely and efficiently at the same time as involving myself and my brother to add bits as we saw fit. I would recommend the company.
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Raymond Allen,manor house are a caring and dedicated team who looked after my mother hilda allen in a way that we all would wish for... my family thank them for everything they have done for us and i recommend them highly
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Paul Fisher,Excellent support and couldn’t do enough. Day or Night they were there for us.
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Gordon Richardson,I could not fault the service that I received from start to finish.The process was made easy for me,and all the staff did everything they could to help.I would not hesitate to recommend them,excellent.
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Alison Lilley,Shayne and his team were absolutely outstanding at our time of loss. Kind empathetic and courteous toward us as a grieving family. Every detail was thought about and every wish was met for mums funeral. We as a family can not thank them enough. The funeral was a beautiful tribute for my mum just how we wanted it .
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Stephen Hedley,Tremendous professional service , can’t fault at all. Looked after the family throughout. whole experience dealt with in sensitive caring manner
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When someone dies
Step-by-step information on what to do when someone dies.
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Arranging a funeral
Information on what to consider when arranging a funeral.
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Bereavement support
Practical help and advice on coping with the death of a loved one.
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Managing your estate
What to do when dealing with the estate of someone who has dies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do when someone dies?
When someone dies you need to get a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death from a doctor, register their death and choose a funeral director to arrange their funeral. The Registration Office will give you a Death Certificate and Certificate for Burial or Cremation (GR021 in Northern Ireland).
Read more: What to do when someone diesHow do you arrange a funeral?
You can arrange a funeral by choosing a funeral director who will help you organise all of the details. They can help you decide whether to have a cremation or burial and what type of service to choose, as well as additional options, such as music and flowers. You can find out what happens at a funeral and compare funeral directors on Funeral Guide.
Read more: Arranging a funeralHow do I choose a funeral director?
You can compare funeral directors in your local area on Funeral Guide. Funeral Guide features over 80,000 independent reviews of funeral directors, as well as comprehensive pricing of funeral director services. You can search by town, city or postcode to find the best funeral director for you.
Read more: How to choose a funeral directorWhat are disbursements?
Disbursements are additional costs for a funeral service that are paid to third-parties, such as florists, celebrants and burial fees. The funeral director will usually charge you for them and then pay the suppliers themselves.
Read more: Planning a funeral serviceHow much does a funeral cost?
The average funeral in the UK costs £4,184 for a basic service. Cremations are cheaper than burials, with the average cremation costing £3,885 whereas a burial will cost £5,033 on average.
Read more: The cost of a funeralHow can I get help with funeral costs?
If the cost of a funeral is not covered by a prepaid funeral plan, or the estate of the person who has died, you may be able to get financial help from the government’s Bereavement Support Payment or from War Disablement Pensions, charitable funds or budgeting loans.
Read more: How to get help with funeral costsHow do I handle the estate of my loved one?
Managing the estate of a loved one who has died can be very daunting. The first step is to grant probate to the executor of the will. They will be responsible for the paying of taxes and the distribution of the estate among the entitled beneficiaries of the will.
Read more: How to handle an estate after a deathWhere can I find bereavement support?
If you are mourning for a loved one who has died, grief counselling can be a very helpful process for adjusting to life after your loss. There are many bereavement support charities in the UK that provide counselling, group therapy, social events and other advice and resources whenever you need it, even if it’s months or years after the death of your loved one.
Read more: Bereavement support and grief counselling organisationsWhat kind of flowers should I give at a funeral?
Sympathy flowers are the most common gift for people who are grieving the death of a loved one, but knowing which type to send can be difficult. Condolence bouquets and funeral wreaths are often handled by funeral directors and they can usually advise on what is most appropriate. Florists can also provide very helpful advice.
Read more: Guide to sympathy flowersHow do I write and deliver a Eulogy?
A eulogy, or funeral speech, is an opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has died, by giving a short speech about their life and what they meant to you. It’s regarded as an honour to be asked to give a eulogy for a loved one or friend, and is a sign that you played an important part in that person’s life.
Read more: How to write a eulogyFuneral Hymns
A collection of popular and uplifting hymns for funerals
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Abide With Me
A traditional Christian hymn popular across denominations. It is often sung at military services, sporting events and state funerals.
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All Things Bright And Beautiful
Anglican hymn often sung and celebrated by many different churches within Christianity, it has remained a popular song for funerals throughout the years.
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Going Home
A sad and moving religious funeral song adapted from Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 with a message about finding peace in the next life.
Funeral Poems
A collection of funeral poems and short funeral verses.
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Afterglow
A short funeral poem by Helen Lowrie Marshall about happy memories living on after a loved one has gone.
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God Saw You
A short religious funeral poem, ideal for a eulogy or memorial poem. A poem about loved ones finding peace with God in Heaven.
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If I Should Go Tomorrow
A moving remembrance poem celebrating the love that lives on in your heart after a loved one is gone.
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Funeral Guide services include a wide range of hymns, poems and songs for funerals that are available in our Help and Advice section. You can download the words and lyrics as a PDF to use during a funeral service, or just use our resources for inspiration if you are planning or arranging a funeral.