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.

Howard Chadwick 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.

Howard Chadwick 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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We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

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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Planning ahead?

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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Need advice?

Howard Chadwick 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.

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I would like to thank Alistair and the team at Chadwick's for all their support over the last few weeks and for looking after my father in law Steve for us on till the funeral last Friday. You all have been so kind and professional…

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Thank you so much to Al and the whole team at Chadwick’s for all the support you gave to our family and such respectful and professional service. Janet Brown

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Very thoughtful help at a difficult time - would thoughly recomend

Margaret Jackson

The whole family is grateful to Alistair and everybody at Howard Chadwick for the quiet, respectful, and fuss-free way in which the funeral arrangements were managed. Friendly, sympathetic and professional, we would unhesitatingly recommend their services.

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Thank you for your professional manner and knowledge, making a difficult time easier and calmer for us all.

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We were really grateful to the team at Howard Chadwick. Their understanding of the family's wishes, their guidance and superb organisation ensured the funeral service went smoothly and was a great comfort to all the family. It took so much pressure off us to know…

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Excellent service from start to finish . Alistair, Thomas and the team were sensitive , courteous and attentive to us during our very sad loss. We cannot thank them enough during this difficult time for us a family.

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We as a family cannot thank Alistair, Emily and the amazing team from Chadwicks enough for all their compassion ,care and professionalism in the handling of my daughter’s funeral. We knew that she was safe in their capable hands and for us to receive such…

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