Arranging a Funeral

Planning a funeral for a loved one

In the early days after a death it can be difficult to think straight and make sense of the decisions you are faced with. As well as dealing with your own grief, you may also be trying to support family members or friends.

This guide aims to provide clear information about the things you need to think about when arranging a funeral, the choices you have and how to make funeral arrangements.

Choosing arrangements for your own funeral

Some people have clear ideas about what they would like to happen at their funeral, while others make these choices to ease the pressure on those they leave behind.

You may simply wish to talk to friends and relatives about anything particularly important to you. This could be having a favourite song played during the service, or asking people to observe a specific dress code.

There are many other details you may want to think about such as what you would like to happen to your remains, the kind of service you would like and how costs will be covered. It is also important to consider how you will leave instructions about your choices.

Our Arranging a Funeral guide provides information about the options available, so you can start to think about what you feel will be right for you.