Your path to Local Funeral Resources
From funeral directors and florists to local celebrants and venues, see what’s in your area.
Who to inform about a death
The list of who to tell that someone has died can seem endless and there seems to be so much to do in planning the funeral. You don’t have to contact everyone in the first few days. Just make your own list of who is important to tell quickly and another list for contact after the funeral.
Obviously relatives and friends are at the top of the list and will want to know funeral details.
The first people to tell might include:
- Any employer
- School or college
- Carers or those regularly visiting
- Solicitor – in case there is a Will
- Landlord
- Banks and building societies
- Benefit office (pension and any other benefits)
- Tax Office
- Local Authority (Council tax/Social services etc)
Eventually you will need to consider these organisations:
- Return of any medical equipment
- Returning a passport
- DVLA to return a driving licience/ Car tax
- Insurance companies
- Utility companies
- Pension companies
- Mortgage company
- Credit and store card companies
- Loan companies
- Royal Mail for redirection of mail
Your path to local funeral resources starts here, browse by category:
Funeral Directors
Find a Funeral Director in your local area. There are some 4000 in the UK.
Natural Burial Grounds
Natural Burial Grounds in beauty spots, where burials can take place.
Coffin and Casket Suppliers
Probate Services
Celebrants
If a religious minister is not required, find a celebrant in your local area.
Cemeteries
There are around 14,000 cemeteries in the UK. Find one in your local area.
Bereavement Support
Bereavement Support is available throughout the UK find local support.
Venues for Wakes
Online Memorials and Memorial Services
Keep your loved ones memory alive and find Online Memorials and Memorial Services near you.
Crematoria
Find a crematorium in your local area, we have thousands to choose from.
Florists
Find the best flowers and flower arrangements for the day.
Register Offices
Where to Stay
Find hotels, bed & breakfast and other accomodation near the venue.
Our map contains listings of the organisations and services which are here to help you in your funeral plans.
The map enables you to search for the funeral services you require in your desired area, and see their exact location. The online map makes it easy to share information with family and friends.
We understand that, for many people, attending a funeral is also very difficult - there are often many questions to ask about funeral etiquette, particularly if you have never before been to a funeral. Our section 'Attending a Funeral' is a handy guide through some of the range of frequently asked questions relating to going to a funeral.
There is also a useful list of funeral services and organisations providing bereavement support, relevant charities and funeral language to help you understand the various terms associated with planning a funeral service.
If you provide any services in relation to funerals and would like to be included on the map, further information can be found here.
Get on The Map
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Funeral Choices
Decisions such as whether there should be a cremation or burial, the type of funeral ceremony, flowers, music and poetry for the ceremony, how to find an undertaker or funeral director and someone to lead the ceremony; all of these will be key as to how the day goes and we want to take the stress out of planning a funeral service.
Cremation or burial?
The person who has died may have made it clear whether they preferred burial or cremation for their funeral.
Coffins and caskets
The choice of coffin can be bewildering, we explain in detail the various options for the type of burial proposed.
Choosing a funeral director
You need to be comfortable with the funeral director that you choose as you are putting your trust in them.
What type of funeral ceremony?
Decide how much involvement you want to have in the funeral ceremony. There are various things to consider.
Donations at funerals
Funeral donations can be made in several ways. Funeral directors will assist in organising the collections.
Choosing flowers
Flowers have been part of funerals throughout history, decide what you feel is right for the funeral.
Choosing music
Music is incredibly emotive at funerals. The right music can reflect exactly the sentiment that you want to portray.
Choosing poetry and readings
Like music, poetry and readings delivered at a funeral can really add to the ceremony.
Funeral transport
The coffin is usually taken to the funeral location in a procession of vehicles known as a cortege.
Memorials
From online or printed memory books to engraved headstones, there are many ways to create a dedicated, long lasting tribute.