Arranging religious rites
We liaise with the priest and the church and agree the time and order of the service.
What we arrange
- Arranging the service with the church and the priest
- The funeral service in church, in the chapel of rest or at the graveside
- Memorial services, litanies and prayers for the departed
- Candles, icons and other items needed for the service
- Memorial services on the 9th and 40th days and the anniversary
- Rites of any faith, following your family's traditions
How it works
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Your wishes
We ask about your faith, the church and any traditions you wish to observe.
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Arrangements
We make arrangements with the priest and fit the services into the day of the funeral.
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The service
We prepare everything needed, so that the service is never rushed.
Religious rites
For a family of faith, observing the rites properly is not a detail but the very heart of the farewell. We take care of the arrangements: we liaise with the church and the priest, prepare everything needed for the service and plan the day of the funeral so that the rites are never rushed.
More details
What we arrange
- The funeral service, in church, in the chapel of rest or at the cemetery.
- Memorial services, litanies and prayers.
- Everything needed for the service: candles, icons and church items.
- Commemorations on the 9th and 40th days and on the anniversary.
We respect the traditions of different faiths; please discuss your wishes with your funeral director.
Here for you, day and night
Call our short number 14000. The call is free, and we answer at any hour.
Answers to the questions that matter
We are here to answer at any hour. If your question is not listed, message or call us and we will talk through your situation with you
Ask us a question
Do you make the arrangements with the priest?
Yes, we arrange the service with the church of the family's choice, or suggest a church near the place of the ceremony.
Can a civil ceremony and a religious service be combined?
Yes, this is often done. We will plan the day so that both parts take place with dignity and without haste.
You may also need
Chapel of rest
A chapel of rest for the ceremony, with seating for the family, decoration and a funeral director in attendance.
Read moreFuneral celebrant
Leads the farewell ceremony, announces each part, guides the guests and keeps the day running smoothly.
Read moreMemorial meal
We arrange the memorial meal: the venue, the menu and service for as many guests as you need.
Read moreFuneral arrangements
We arrange the whole funeral: paperwork, preparing the deceased, the chapel of rest, transport, the ceremony and the memorial meal.
Read morePersonal funeral director
One person looks after everything: the paperwork, timings, contractors and keeping the family informed.
Read moreFuneral bearers
Bearers for the day of the funeral: they carry the coffin and help at the farewell and at the cemetery.
Read moreStill have questions? We can help
Call us or send an enquiry. The funeral director on duty is available day and night and will talk you through what applies in your situation.





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