John Garside & Son Funeral Directors
- 2 Cross Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6BD
- 01782 513210
Unattended funerals in Staffordshire
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Staffordshire take care of everything and return the ashes to you.
J Haynes Funeral Directors
- Haynes Cottage, Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6JB
- 01785 850572
H. Dale Funeral Directors
- 176 Anchor Road, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5EF
- 01782 313866
Robert Nicholls Funeral Directors
- Bank House, 87 Rising Brook, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DH
- 01785 253683
F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors
- 25 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6PW
- 01543 263138
F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors
- 32 St Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9AW
- 01283 516666
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Add a personal touch
Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Urns and keepsakes
Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.
Memorials
Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.
Talk to someone in Staffordshire
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included, whichever of our Staffordshire funeral directors arranges it.
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FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.