Arranging the religious rites
We arrange things with the priest and the church and agree the time and order of the rite.
What we arrange
- Arranging the service with the church and the priest
- The funeral service in church, in the farewell hall or at the cemetery
- Memorial prayers, litanies and readings
- Candles, icons and church items for the service
- Remembrance services at 9 days, 40 days and the anniversary
- Rites of different faiths, following the family tradition
What happens
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The family wishes
We clarify the faith, the church and the traditions that matter to you.
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Arrangements
We arrange things with the priest and fit the services into the funeral day.
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The service
We prepare everything needed so the rite takes place without haste.
Religious rites
For a family of faith the rites are not a detail but the substance of the farewell. We take the arranging on ourselves: we speak to the church and the priest, prepare everything the service needs and set out the day so that nothing has to be rushed.
More details
What we arrange
- The funeral service, at the church, in the farewell hall or at the cemetery.
- Memorial services and prayers.
- Everything the service needs: candles, icons, church items.
- The remembrances at nine days, forty days and the anniversary.
We work with the traditions of different faiths; talk through what you want with your funeral director.
We are here around the clock
Call the short number 14000, the call is free and we answer at any hour.
Answers to the questions that matter
We answer around the clock. If your question is not here, write or call and we will go through your situation with you
Ask your own question
Do you speak to the priest yourselves?
Yes, we arrange the service with whichever church the family chooses, or suggest one near the place of the ceremony.
Still have questions on this?
Write to us
Can a civil ceremony and a religious service be combined?
Yes, that is often done: we set out the day so that both parts are held with dignity and without hurry.
Still have questions on this?
Write to us
What else may be needed
Farewell hall
A hall for the ceremony, with seating for the family, decoration and a funeral director present.
Read moreFuneral celebrant
Leads the farewell ceremony, announces the order, helps guests and keeps the day on track.
Read moreMemorial meal
We arrange the memorial meal: the venue, the menu and service for the number of guests you need.
Read moreFuneral arrangements
The whole funeral arranged for you: documents, preparation of the deceased, farewell hall, transport and ceremony.
Read morePersonal funeral director
One person runs the whole process: documents, timing, contractors and keeping in touch with the family.
Read morePallbearer crew
Pallbearers and staff for the day of the funeral: they carry the coffin and help in the hall and at the cemetery.
Read moreStill have questions? We will answer
Call us or send an enquiry: the duty arranger is available around the clock and will explain everything for your situation.
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