Our Service
The experience and quiet professionalism of our team can be of great help to you in the period immediately following a death. You can phone us at any time, you may call into our North London office, or alternatively, we will call to see you.
Together, we will go through all the necessary arrangements step by step, taking into consideration your wishes and requirements and, where appropriate, the expressed wishes of the deceased. This will ensure that every aspect receives the attention to detail that’s so important at this time.
We will, if required, guide you through the formalities of registration, advising when and where the death should be registered and what information will be required. As part of our service, we will act as a professional adviser and confidant and will be responsible for the efficiency and dignity of the funeral arrangements. His role is not always readily apparent but some of his duties may include:
- A personal interview to receive instructions
- Arranging for the removal of the deceased at any time of the day or night
- Liaison and confirmation with clergy, church, cemetery or crematorium
- Arranging for the completion of medical certificates for cremation
- Completing and forwarding legal documentation to the appropriate authority
- Supply and fitting of the coffin or casket
- Arranging for the removal of the memorial (if applicable)
- Arranging for the purchase and preparation of the grave
- Provision of the hearse and limousines as required
- Liaison with the police and Coroner where necessary
- Assistance in ordering and the receipt and care of floral tributes
- Receipt, listing and distribution of charitable donations
- Arranging for the dispersal or interment of the cremated remains
- Advice on the redemption of insurance policies
- Arranging for catering either at home or elsewhere
- Provision of designs and estimates for memorials
- Payment of all fees and disbursements relating to the funeral
- Professional attendance and supervision throughout the funeral
- Preparation and retention of confidential files regarding funeral arrangements for those who wish to make enquiries in advance
- Repatriation both to and from abroad
Our commitment to you
As professional and compassionate funeral directors, we are deeply conscious of the responsibility, trust and confidence which our clients bestow upon us. Our fully trained team are committed to providing the highest possible standards of service and care.
- Our clients' wishes are of paramount importance, and we will do all we can to meet them in full
- We guarantee absolute confidentiality
- Every funeral is a personal and sensitive occasion. We will provide all the information necessary to create an appropriate ceremony, drawing on our comprehensive range of services
- We will provide our clients with a detailed written estimate of our fees and other costs prior to the funeral taking place. Following the ceremony, we will draw up an account confirming the exact costs that have been incurred
- Our aim is to ensure that the funeral is an appropriate and dignified ceremony
Professional service
We have professionally trained staff at your disposal, 24 hours a day. They will take care of the deceased, co-ordinate and conduct the funeral, attending to all necessary administration and legalities, and offer advice and guidance. Our costs start from £725, but we will provide a complete, fully broken-down estimate before commencing.
Funeral arrangements
Your selection of a funeral director may be based on the advice of friends, the recommendation of a professional adviser, or your own previous experience or knowledge. We are nominated Funeral Directors for Chosen Heritage Limited and Dignity, the leading companies specialising in pre-arranged funeral plans. However you make your decision, it is strongly recommended that the company appointed is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors. The Association's Code of Practice (drawn up in conjunction with the Office of Fair Trading) ensures that all necessary formalities are strictly adhered to, and charges will be fair and based on a written estimate provided before the day of the funeral. We are such a company and pride ourselves in delivering flawless, professional assistance.