Arranging the details of a funeral can very stressful. Rowland Brothers are here to help and guide you through the myriad of decisions to be made when arragning the personalised funeral you require.

A funeral can involve either burial or cremation and in some instances a repatriation. You can personalise it as much as you wish. In some cases the deceased may have planned their own funeral in advance.

Bear in mind that you can't finalise the date for the funeral until after the death has been registered. If the death has to be reported to the coroner, the date when the funeral can be held will be affected.

Remember to check the deceased's will or other written instructions for special wishes about their funeral or what should happen to their body. (However, the executor doesn't have to follow the instructions about the funeral left in the will.)

If there are no clear wishes it's generally up to the executor/administrator or nearest relative to decide whether the body is to be cremated or buried.

The only legal requirement in the UK regarding funerals is that the death is certified and registered and the body properly taken care of, by either burial or cremation.

When the time comes to arrange a funeral, we will guide you every step of the way, offering you support, care and reassurance at a time when you need it most...

Use the links opposite to find the topic you need help with or simply call us with any questions or concerns on 020 8684 1667.