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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Memorial Masonry

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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Kindness and gentleness and care from everyone who works for Chadwicks were very much appreciated.

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Great support and great communication throughout. Lots of helpful suggestions and guidance to support my decisions

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We have had to use Chadwick’s twice in the last 10 months, and both experiences have left us incredibly grateful for the kindness, compassion and care they have shown to our family during some of the most heartbreaking times of our lives. The first time…

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From the initial phone contact to bumping into Alistair in the town afterwards we were treated with warmth, support, and efficiency. Alistair and his colleagues obviously enjoy good relationships with Celebrant, Florist Burial site etc. One of Alistair's team had met my step mum and…

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When my father passed away my mother wanted to use Chadwicks for the reputation they had. On the day of the service they did not disappoint. They showed empathy and compassion throughout the process and made the day a memorable one albeit sad. Thanks you…

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At a very sad time, Derrick was very impressed with the courtesy and professionalism shown by Howard Chadwick’s. All his instructions were carefully followed. The funeral was exactly as planned. Everyone Derrick dealt was caring, extremely polite and kind. He had every confidence in them.…

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Howard Chadwicks organised the funeral for my parents recently and I would recommend them for their kind, caring and professional service. They introduced us to the funeral celebrant Alison Riches who showed great empathy and helped celebrate their lives.…

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