Choose the type of Funeral

One of the first decisions to make
The first decision to be made for any funeral service is whether it is a burial or a cremation. You will also need to decide where the service will be held, this may be at a church or place of worship, at a crematorium, at the graveside or somewhere else. In the case of cremation there can be a service at a church combined with a shorter service at the crematorium chapel. The decision may already have been made by the deceased whether there will be a burial or a cremation. This might have been in discussion with family members or in their will.

The arranging of the funeral service involves many elements. We will take care of all of the details. We will listen carefully to your requirements, help you make important and difficult decisions, liaise with third parties, and are responsible for ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible on the day.

We will guide you through the options when you have to make decisions about:

The funeral service
The funeral service is a way of saying goodbye to someone who has died. We are here to take you through the decisions you need to make to ensure you can arrange the funeral you want for your loved one.
Choosing between cremation or burial
The first choice people usually make is about the type of funeral service that will take place. Whether you choose a burial or a cremation, we will be there to make all the arrangements on your behalf.

Some things to consider about a cremation:

It can cost less than a burial.

The funeral service can be held at the crematorium. Most will have a service room or other appropriate facilities.

The service may also take place in a church or another location before going to the crematorium.

There will be a strict time limit for the length of the service. This will vary depending on the crematorium.

You will need to decide the final resting place of the ashes. You can keep the ashes in an urn, scatter or bury them.

It can cost less than a burial.

Some things to consider about a burial:

You may already have a family grave or plot. We can arrange for this to be reopened and the headstone removed if necessary before burial.

In some areas, burial space may be limited or may be very expensive.

You might want to reserve plots or a large plot if you or your family want to be buried close by.

Woodland burials are now available in many areas in the country.

You can hold the funeral service in a local church or in a cemetery chapel if available.

After the burial you will need to consider if you want a memorial headstone, or a new inscription on an existing headstone.

For all burials there are fees involved which could include the following:

Cost to purchase a new grave.

Opening or re-opening an existing grave.

Removal and replacement of any existing memorials, headstones, and so on.

An exclusive right of burial.

We can also give you advice on choosing a memorial and any local regulations you should know about.

Choose the type of Funeral

Edwards Funeral Directors