Arranging a funeral
Making funeral arrangements for a loved one
When a loved one dies, there is a lot to think about, from arranging a funeral to dealing with their personal estate. The person who has died may have left information about the funeral service they want, or you may need to plan and arrange the funeral yourself.
Arranging a funeral for a loved one or for a friend can be a very emotional and overwhelming decision at a time when you may not be thinking clearly.
At H.J. Newington Independent Family Funeral Directors were here to help provide you with practical and emotional support during this sad time. You might be reading this page because you feel you are ready to start making the funeral arrangements, and by reading this, our caring, compassionate and professional funeral arrangers are here to help support, guide and assist you any time of the day or night.
We will endeavour to do our utmost to guide you through the detail, advise you of all the options and choices available and work with you as a family to arrange a funeral that is personal, dignified and respectful to your family and loved one that has passed away.
For some, a simple funeral option is required, while others prefer a more elaborate service. Whichever you choose, we are here 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to help on 01273 030717.
Once you are comfortable and ready to start making the funeral arrangements, we recommend that we meet in person, where possible, either at our modern funeral home or at your home, whatever is most convenient for you at a time that is convenient for you.
What questions should we expect when making funeral arrangements?
The first question would be, is your loved one going to have a Burial or Cremation? Your loved one may have specified this verbally or even in their will if they have one.
- Burial, Cremation or Repatriation
- Where is the funeral going to be held?
- Options, availability and booking of the funeral venue and time
- Where the deceased should rest prior to the funeral
- Who is to conduct and speak at the funeral service
- Planning the funeral Vehicles involved
- Religious or secular service
- Coffin and casket selection
- Personalisation elements of the Service
- Newspaper & Online Notices
- Floral tributes or donations to charity
- Dressing the deceased
- Who should be informed of the death
- Whom to invite to the funeral
- Administration requirements
- What are the costs associated with the funeral?
If you have financial worries about the funeral cost, please speak to our funeral arranger, and we can try to assist you with this by informing you of the support services out there.
Helpful information
Please find below some pages that provide helpful information as you prepare for a funeral.
Types of funeral
The below pages will give you related information about different types of funeral and how we can help support you.
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Areas we cover
We cover all areas of the United Kingdom including England, Scotland and Wales. Please note, we do not cover Isle of Wight, Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Scottish Islands.
Brighton & Hove
Portslade Funerals
Mile Oak Funerals
Hangleton Funerals
Woodingdean Funerals
Hollingbury Funerals
Coldean Funerals
Bevendean Funerals
Moulsecoomb Funerals
Rottingdean Funerals
East Sussex
Hastings Funeral
Lewes Funerals
Seaford Funerals
Rye Funerals
Uckfield Funerals
Newhaven Funerals
Eastbourne Funerals
Hastings Funerals
Bexhill-on-Sea Funerals
Seaford Funerals
Crowborough Funerals
Hailsham Funerals
West Sussex
Southwick Funerals
Lancing Funerals
Shoreham-by-Sea Funerals