Arranging a Funeral
Funeral Options

The choice between burial and cremation is a personal one. We can provide information about the choices available and help you make the necessary arrangements - we know what to do.

Factors to consider
Religious and cultural considerations must be considered. For example: cremation is allowed by most Christian denominations including the Roman Catholic Church and is the normal choice of Buddhists and Hindus. However Orthodox, Muslims and some other religions often forbid it.

Location
While burial is carried out in a designated area there are no major restrictions on where cremated remains are placed.

Price
Generally, cremation costs less than a burial. With a burial, you will also need to consider the cost of purchasing a grave site and headstone or other memorials. Many people express their preference for burial or cremation before they die. If you know these wishes, we can arrange the funeral accordingly.

For burial, we need to know if a new grave is required, or if there is an existing family grave. If cremation has been chosen, you need to consider what to do with the cremated remains. It is important that clear written instructions are given to the person who will be responsible for your funeral.

Choosing the type of funeral service
Your decision to be cremated or buried may be influenced by the funeral service you choose. There are many alternatives to consider when choosing the type of funeral service.

Type of funeral services

• A service and committal in a church or our chapel.
• A service held in a church or our chapel followed by a procession or cortege to a cemetery or crematorium.
• A service and committal at a crematorium chapel.
• A service and committal at a gravesite.
• A public or private service.