Arranging a funeral

At Nailsea Funeral Services, we believe that the best service we can offer is to listen to

your wishes and professionally guide you through everything you need to know.

Below is a brief guide to help you better understand the arrangements necessary

for either a burial or cremation.

If you have already registered the death, please bring the green certificate issued by

the registrar. You can still make arrangements with us if you have not yet registered,

but we ask that you provide this to us as soon as possible.

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For Cremation
To ensure the cremation takes place, we will:

• Obtain any legally required paperwork and certification from medical practitioners or the Coroner

• Discuss all your requirements for the funeral and make these arrangements

• Coordinate and book the funeral date

• Prepare all the necessary cremation paperwork

• Provide you with a transparent breakdown of costs

You may want to consider options for the cremated remains before the arrangement, such as collection after the cremation, scattering, or various urns and keepsakes for the ashes to be safely stored.

 

For Burial
To ensure the Burial takes place, we will:

• Obtain any legally required paperwork and certification from medical practitioners or the Coroner

• Discuss all your requirements for the funeral and make these arrangements

• Coordinate and book the funeral date

• Prepare all the necessary cemetery paperwork

• Provide you with a transparent breakdown of costs

In addition, we will need to know if the burial will take place in a new or pre-existing grave.

Consideration For New Graves:

• Proof of residency requirements

• Restrictions on the type of memorial allowed

 

Considerations for Existing Graves:

• Ownership documents (Deeds)

• Proof of residency requirements

• Removal and storage of existing memorial

• Some restrictions on the type of subsequent burials

Cemeteries and cemetery authorities often have differing Rules and Regulations, so for further advice, please contact us, and we can explain these matters in further detail.

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Further Considerations
When we arrange the funeral with you, we will require information about the deceased and discuss several important aspects. These include the location of the funeral service, the date and timing of the funeral, coffin or casket requirements, limousine and aftercare.
Once your loved one is in our care, we can guide you on dressing options and potential viewing opportunities in our Chapel of Rest.
Please bring in any personal clothing as soon as possible and notify us of any special instructions.