How You Can Properly and More Easily Arrange a Loved One's Funeral in the UK |
Posted: May 14, 2020 |
The death of a loved one is distressing to say the least. What makes matters even more challenging is the fact that you may have to be in charge of arranging your loved one's funeral at the height of your grief. There are many details to consider, not least the cost. The overall costs of the funeral itself are an average of £4000 in the UK (not including optional elements such as flowers and catering). The arrangement of a funeral can also be particularly distressing. At a time when you are under immense emotional stress, you also have to consider time pressure as well as things such as cultural factors and family situations. But arranging a loved one’s funeral need not be overwhelming, as long as you know what to do. Here, then, is how you can properly and more easily arrange a loved one’s funeral in the UK. Your options You can choose to arrange your loved one’s funeral yourself, and for this, you can seek help from your local authority or council’s Cemeteries and Crematorium department. If you would like to make it easier on everyone, you can opt for the services of a funeral director; he or she will take charge of all the necessary arrangements. But you would also have to think about the costs, which would include the professional fee of the funeral director, third-party expenses (also known as disbursements) such as the burial or cremation, and other costs such as flowers or catering. The best thing you can do The best thing you can do for yourself is to seek help from a funeral director, such as the funeral directors Leeds firm Carroll & Carroll Independent Funeral Services. With their help, you can at least lessen your stress and worry and benefit from professional advice and planning. But when you are trying to select a funeral director, try to get at least two quotes as every funeral directors' fees can vary to a greater or lesser degree. It will also help if you know what is included with the service, as well as what extra or additional charges you may incur before you sign anything. You can request for a detailed quote or price list from your prospective funeral director, and they are obligated to give you one if they are a member of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) or the SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors). When you’re trying to select a service or the kind of funeral your loved one will have, bear in mind that cremations are less expensive than burials. You may also want to think about lower-cost or more economical funerals, as there are many funeral directors who can offer more economical options which include simple packages or a direct cremation arrangement. There are also those who offer funerals without services, where the individual is buried or cremated without the presence of mourners. But here’s the most important piece of advice: don’t feel that you need to make a decision on the spot. There is no need to be in a hurry unless you have a specific reason to commit the body for burial within a strict time frame. Take the proper time you require to make a decision so you can make the best choice for your loved one.
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