How long after the service does the actual cremation take place?
Normally within twenty four hours.
Normally within twenty four hours.
The service at the Crematorium must be carried out within the time allowed by the Crematorium. Family and mourners gather at the crematorium at an arranged time. The coffin will be placed in a position for everyone to view. The chosen service will commence. It may include hymns, songs, prayers and eulogies. Towards the end [...]
As with burial you can have a religious or a non-religious service or indeed no service at all prior to the removal of the deceased to the Crematorium.
Cremation is accepted by accepted by all Christian denominations, Sikhs, Buddhists, Hindus and Parsees. Muslims, Orthodox Jews and the Greek Orthodox Church do not allow cremation.
One medical certificate is required. We will coordinate this on your behalf. A charge is made by the medical practitioner for this. If the deceased had a pacemaker, this will need to be removed. Jewellery and glasses will be required to be removed before cremation.
No, usually burial is more expensive. We will advise you of comparative costs.
There is detailed information available on the Coroners website.
A post mortem (sometimes called an autopsy) is an examination carried out by a pathologist after a death where is necessary to establish the medical cause of death. The majority of deaths do not require any post mortem because the medical cause of death can be certified by a doctor who has been treating the [...]
Yes. When a post mortem examination is required, there would normally be a delay of 1-2 days. This may be extended if death occurs during a weekend or bank holiday. We will liaise with the hospital and Coroner and advise the family.
Normally a doctor will be in attendance or called to confirm death. The doctor and or staff will confirm to the family whether or not a post mortem examination will be required. In most instances, this will not be necessary and the family are free to telephone their funeral director to make funeral arrangements.