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Arranging a Funeral

Selecting reflection music for funerals

When making funeral arrangements for your loved one, choosing what music to play can be an important...

Arranging a Funeral

Repatriation Services FAQs

When a loved one passes away abroad or in the UK, the process of repatriating them into...

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Registering a death, documents and certification

You’ll need to register a death before arranging the funeral. This is usually done by a relative...

Arranging a Funeral

Proper Funeral Etiquette

Attending a funeral is emotional and difficult for everyone. On top of this, there’s proper funeral etiquette...

Arranging a Funeral

Poems Suitable for a Funeral

A funeral poem or reading is a common part of many modern funerals. Whether religious or not,...

Arranging a Funeral

Paying for a funeral

C L Birkett & Son Funeral Directors will quote for all the costs for all elements of the funeral on our estimate. A...

Arranging a Funeral

Memorial Masonry

C L Birkett & Son Funeral Directors can talk to you about all the options available and help you organise your chosen memorial....

Arranging a Funeral

Live Stream Funeral Service: A Helpful Guide

When a loved one passes, making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially when considering family and friends...

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Letting people know

Along with relatives and friends, there are a number of people that you’ll need to advise about...

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Inquests

An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...

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If the coroner is involved

Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...

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How to use the Tell Us Once service

If you've recently experienced the loss of a loved one, dealing with administrative tasks can be overwhelming....

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