Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

Firmager Funeral Service can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

Firmager Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Firmager Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Very good funeral service highly recommend

Valerie Madden

Entirely satisfied with every aspect of my husband’s funeral.

Jennifer Tyler

Exceptional is the word I would use for Firmagers Funeral Service, Helen & all the staff couldn’t be more helpful with everything & advice, a massive thank you from all the Savage family.

Steve savage

I would to thank all the staff at firmagers for their support for our family in our time of need very kind and understanding they went out of their way to help us nothing was to much

Kim Maycock

I was very impressed with the professionalism and kindness shown on such a sad day.

Shirley Warner

We were very impressed with Helen and her team who were all warm and friendly and also very knowledgeable.

Shelley Jebb

The most wonderful,friendly and professional team. Helen was a huge support at such a difficult time in our lives. Her guidance made sure the whole family felt at ease to celebrate our loved ones life. Whilst we hope we do not have to use your…

Emma Humphreys

Firmagers arranged both my parents funerals so we returned to them for my father in law . Sympathetic and friendly , they helped us all the way , from the lovely Helen to the discreet and calming drivers of the car, thank you we could…

Denny Simmons

The whole team at Firmager’s were friendly, calm, respectful and supportive throughout and beyond the funeral of my loved one. This made myself and my family feel instantly at ease during the most difficult time in our lives. I would like to thank you for…

Stacey Tipler

Helen, Ashley and the team at Firmager's were truly amazing following the sudden death of close member of my family. Whilst I've had to arrange funerals of my parents, this was particularly difficult. Helen was able to accommodate all our wishes, kept us informed and…

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