Types of funeral

We can cater for many different types of funeral; from traditional multifaith and non-religious funerals to personalised and colourful services. Celebrate the life of your loved one in a unique way and choose from the different types of funeral that feel right with our funeral service guides.

  • 15 September 2026
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Choosing a type of funeral for your loved one

With us, you will have the ability to personalise the funeral to reflect the religion, background or specific wishes of your loved one. We can cater for any type of funeral, ensuring the send-off is as personal and unique as the person who has sadly passed away.

The choice is completely up to you, whether you wish to arrange a traditional religious funeral service or would prefer something a bit different, like a colourful funeral.

There are a various funeral options available to you which will help create the perfect service for your loved one.

Our helpful and understanding Funeral Directors will advise you on the types of funeral available and help arrange a service which best commemorates your loved one’s life.

Funeral service options

Read our guides to learn more about cremation, burial, religious and alternative funeral services.

Cremation service

This guide will help you prepare for a cremation and explains what happens before, during and after the cremation service.

Cremation services

Burial services

This guide will help you prepare for a burial and explains what happens before, during and after the cremation service.

Burial services

Religious funerals

We have created a series of guides which offer further information about different religious funerals and their customs.

Religious funeral services

Woodland burials

A woodland burial is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burials and cremation. Find out more about this type of funeral service.

Woodland burials

Direct cremation

A direct cremation provides an affordable alternative to a full service funeral, without compromising on the quality of care.

What is a direct cremation?

Alternative funerals

From eco burials to colourful funerals, our Funeral Directors will help you decide on a unique celebration of your loved one's life.

Alternative funeral services

Delivering our funeral services with distinction

We deliver our funeral services with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise, helping you to arrange a personal and dignified funeral that commemorates your loved one in the best way possible.

Find your local Funeral Director

Our Funeral Directors will help and support you when arranging a funeral service. We'll be on hand to offer advice on how to arrange a fitting goodbye for your loved one, wherever you are and whenever you may need us.

Our rich and lengthy heritage means we can deliver our funeral services with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise. Discuss your requirements with us face-to-face at our premises or in the comfort of your own home; the choice is completely up to you.

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Our caring professionals are here to help you whenever you may need us. If you need immediate assistance or have any questions, please feel free to call our award-winning team today.

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Arrange a high quality, memorable funeral service

We will help you arrange a funeral which is unique to your loved one, and provide support for you and your family through this difficult time. Learn more about planning a funeral service

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Cremation vs burial

Cremation and burial compared on cost, environmental impact, the process itself, religious teaching, and what each leaves you to decide afterwards.

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Cremation service

What happens at a cremation, the paperwork needed beforehand, how long the service lasts, what shapes the cost, and when the ashes come back to you.

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Burial service

What happens at a burial – the paperwork needed first, where a service can be held, how burial plots and their costs work, and what to wear.