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Visiting our Chapels of Rest
your minister for private discussion or prayer. If so, please ask us to make any special arrangement that you may need in this regard.
Music
Music and hymns may be required at the service and we shall be pleased to advise you about this on request.
Practicalities
There is no need to worry about procedure on the day of the funeral because we
shall be responsible for escorting the principal mourners throughout, and will give appropriate guidance to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony.
We are able to provide ushers in advance of the cortege at the point of service, if required, to seat and generally look aft er friends attending before your arrival.
We have three lovely chapels of rest where you can come and visit your loved one, Chapel of the Holy Family, St Mary’s Chapel and St John’s Chapel. Our chapels have a separate seating area allowing you some private time to compose yourselves before going into the chapel.
Occasionally families feel that they would prefer to hold a service at our premises, rather than at church, cemetery or crematorium. This is usually where the number attending is small. Services for all religions and denominations can be catered for.
Service Location
The funeral service can be held either
in your own church or place of worship prior to a committal at the crematorium or cemetery, or in entirety at the crematorium or cemetery, where facilities are available for this purpose.
Ministers & Celebrants
In circumstances where you do not have a minister to call upon, we shall (with your permission), contact the church in the parish where you live, or we can arrange for the services of a humanist or civil celebrant to officiate. It is our responsibility to liaise with your chosen officiant, and to assist them in every way possible. You may feel that you require a visit, prior to the funeral, from