How to Choose a Funeral Director
It depends on the city you are living in and your demands. How and what you want from a funeral director.
NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors)
It is a hard core professional body of Funeral Directors in UK. All the leading Independent Funeral Directors of UK are the member of this association.
Funeral Director Services
Your can choose your funeral directors with best of its services. Although they may vary in the range of services that they offer, most provide a combination of the following, including:
- Ask the type of funeral is required;
- explaining options and offering suitable information;
- arranging for burial or cremation;
- advising on coroners' procedures, where applicable;
- assisting in the completion of all documentation;
- complying with legal requirements and local regulations;
- supplying information on pre-paid funeral plans;
- offering a choice of coffins to suit all tastes and budgets;
- organising the reception;
- placing the death notice in the local/national press;
- transferring the deceased from the place of death to the temporary resting place of your choice, prior to the funeral;
- liaising with the necessary parties, according to your instructions, to agree a date and time for the funeral service;
- providing your chosen form of transport for the day of the funeral;
- writing and placing the obituary;
- preparing the eulogy;
- liaising with the officiant regarding order of service;
- dealing with any special music requests and arranging for personal tributes;
- organising the flowers and/or donations;
- supplying the service stationery and obituary 'thank you' cards, if required;
- recording the names of those attending the funeral;
- Arranging for catering, following the funeral, if applicable.
Theas are the some main information and services provided by Funeral Directors normally. Funeral Directors Somerset can be the one of the good option for independent funeral directors.