Funeral Director Cheddar

Whether the death of your loved one was expected or not, we understand that it’s an extremely distressing time for all of the family.

Knowing the steps you need to take following the passing of your friend or family member can help take some of the pressure off, allowing you to grieve.

Handling the situation logically and efficiently will help make the process much less stressful, and our expert funeral directors near Cheddar are here to bear the majority of the burden.

The steps you need to take will vary depending on your specific circumstances, but typically you’ll be expected to inform the authorities of the death within 5 days of receiving the medical cause of death from the doctors.

Once your loved one’s death has been registered and you’ve received the certificate or ‘green form’, you should pass it over to your funeral director as soon as possible so that they can start making the arrangements.

Normally, it takes one to two weeks to arrange a funeral following the loss of a loved one.

In some cases, it could take a little longer – if a coroner is involved, for example – or a funeral can be arranged in a matter of days if a pre-paid plan was in place prior to their death.

Timelines vary across the board and will depend on your circumstances. Although there’s nothing to say that you can’t begin making rough plans as soon as possible following a bereavement, our funeral directors close to Cheddar are only able to help once we’ve received all the relevant paperwork from you.

If you have any questions or concerns, or you’d like our help with planning the perfect send-off for your beloved friend or family member – don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly funeral directors today!

A funeral plan enables you to arrange your own funeral in advance and there’s a range of options available to suit your specific needs and budget.

Taking out a plan can help put your mind at ease, with the knowledge that everything has already been paid for and that your family won’t be burdened with the ever-increasing funeral costs.

As well as this, there are many benefits to be gained through purchasing a pre-paid funeral plan, including:

• You’re in charge of your own arrangements
• You can choose the most appropriate plan to suit your needs
• It protects you against inflation and rising funeral costs
• You’ve got the option to pay in one lump sum or spread the cost via monthly instalments.

Our Golden Charter Funeral Plans here at Ashley Edwards start from just £1,394,  get in touch to find out more or to begin planning your perfect send-off.

Our expert funeral directors at Ashley Edwards have many years of experience and have worked with hundreds of bereaved families in Cheddar and surrounding areas, helping them to give their loved one’s the send-off they deserve.

We understand how distressing this time can be for you and the rest of the family, which is why we work directly with you to ensure that we can support you as much as possible.

No matter if you have worries about planning or you simply just need someone to talk to, our funeral directors close to Cheddar are always here.

Give us a call at any time on 01278 794 304 or email info@ashleyedwards.co.uk, and a member of our friendly, compassionate team will get back to you as soon as possible.