Choosing a funeral director
The choice of Funeral Director is important - you should feel comfortable and confident with them. They may be known to you personally, may be recommended by a friend, your GP or religious adviser, or may just have a good reputation in your area.
Alternatively, you can contact the Bereavement Services Team for information on the range of funeral services we provide, or you can find a Funeral Director on one of these websites.
- On-line Yellow Pages
- National Association of Funeral Directors
- Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
All Funeral Directors have a code of practice and should give you an estimate of costs - both their own and the fees they will pay on your behalf and add to your final bill. You can ask for this estimate in advance and it's a good idea to ask different firms to quote so that you can compare costs.
Your Funeral Director can make all the arrangements for the funeral, burial or cremation, religious or secular service. The funeral director can also advise on all the procedures and documents needed to register the death.