Arranging a cremation service at Warren Hill
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Family arranged services at Warren Hill
More and more families are choosing to organise part of, or all of, the funeral service for reasons that can include wanting greater control over the service or financial reasons.
There is no requirement for a family to employ a funeral director to arrange a service. However, careful consideration needs to be taken before a family makes the decision to arrange the funeral as a number stages can be stressful or upsetting.
When deciding to arrange a funeral yourself, the key stages that will need to be arranged are:
- arrange suitable cold storage for the body of the deceased (usually with the hospital) until the day of the funeral service
- decide on cremation or burial and arrange a suitable date and time for the service
- arrange a service leader (celebrant, religious or family member) to conduct the actual service if wanted
- organise music arrangements for cremation services or burials that use a chapel for the service
- inform family and friends of the service date and time
- register the death with Registrations
- Complete necessary legislative paperwork. Arrange and pay for doctor examination paperwork (cremation only)
- arrange suitable transport for the deceased to the crematorium or cemetery on the day
- Arrange for a temporary grave marker (burial only)
If you are confident that a family-led service is the right choice we can provide further guidance by contacting the Bereavement Service.
Last updated 24 March 2023