Funeral Advice

Arranging the details of a funeral can be very stressful. It can involve either burial or cremation and in some instances a repatriation. You can personalise it as much as you wish. Of course, the deceased may have already planned ahead with Golden Leaves, in which case you simply let us know and we’ll do the rest.

Bear in mind that you can't finalise the date for the funeral until after the death has been registered. If the death has to be reported to the coroner, the date when the funeral can be held will be affected.

Remember to check the deceased's will or other written instructions for special wishes about their funeral or what should happen to their body. (However, the executor doesn't have to follow the instructions about the funeral left in the will.)

If there are no clear wishes it's generally up to the executor/administrator or nearest relative to decide whether the body is to be cremated or buried.

The only legal requirement in the UK regarding funerals is that the death is certified and registered and the body properly taken care of, by either burial or cremation.

Golden Leaves can help you find a funeral director near you. Call us now FREE on 0800 85 44 48 (UK), 8000 98309 (Spain) or on +44 20 8684 3464 if calling from anywhere else outside the UK.