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Funeral Planning Services is perhaps the leading arranger
of prepayment funeral plans for independent and family owned funeral
company's like our own, enabling us to provide plans in our own name
but offering the security and comfort of compliance with the
regulatory authorities, which we regard as being so essential for
your funds.
The National Association of Funeral Directors is the
organisation of which we are proud to be members. It is this
association which offers you the comfort of a code of practice to
which we must adhere and a complaints and redress service in the
very unlikely event of a fault in the quality of our service
The Natural Death Centre provides information to those
who seek alternatives to the traditional style of funerals, burials
and cremations
Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
FSID is one of the UK's leading baby charities, working to prevent
infant deaths and promote baby health, by supporting bereaved
families, funding research and promoting baby safety information to
the public and health professionals
Manchester Area Bereavement Forum assists in arranging
and assisting bereaved families in obtaining support and assistance
for funeral arrangements in the locality
The Samaritans support families in many ways at time of
need through stress or suicidal tenancies through their helpline
network
Age Concern is engaged in supporting and promoting the
needs of the elderly
The Cot Death Society
supports those who have suffered the trauma of a cot death.
There is currently no website to link to. However their
contact details are: Cot Death Society, 4 West Mills Yard,
Kennet Road, Newbury. Berks. RG14 5LP Helpline 0845 6010234 Mon -
Fri 9 to 5
The Miscarriage Association provides care and support for
those who have suffered the loss of an unborn or stillborn child
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide is a self-help,
voluntary organisation in which many of those helping have,
themselves, been bereaved by suicide. Their aim is to provide
a safe, confidential environment, in which bereaved people can share
their experiences and feelings, consequently giving and gaining
support support from each other.
The Deceased Register is a free service offered to the
bereaved at the time of registering a death. By filling in the form
below and sending it to "The Deceased Register" Freepost MID 20909
Derby DE1 1ZN the deceased's name and address details are added to a
register that will be used to remove their information from
databases and lists across the UK. This helps relatives having
to go through the sometimes painful process of contacting a company
each time they receive any unwelcome mail or telephone calls.
As an alternative to downloading this form for completion you may
care to click on the link being the title of this section to take
you to their email address.
Please click on the form to enlarge for printing
The Bereavement Register
"Helping to stop unwanted direct mail to the deceased". The
Bereavement Register is a service with one simple aim: To reduce the
amount of direct mail to those who have died.
Forest Stewardship Council
The coffins we purchase from J C Atkinson, a specialist
manufacturer, are produced from woodlands, which through a system of
forest certification and product labelling identify timber products
from well managed woodlands.
The Forest Stewardship Council promotes environmentally appropriate,
socially beneficial and economically viable management of the
world's forests, hence our choice of coffin supplier.
International Tree Foundation
The Family Tree Scheme gives the opportunity to commemorate loved
ones and to celebrate life by the planting of new trees in areas of
designated woodland, creating a permanent and living memorial
Blackhawk Hearse Ltd
This specialist Motorcycle Hearse Service is available at a flat
price offer, with no additional costs such as mileage or
accommodation. Gordon Fitch is willing to be flexible and creative
with the solutions that he offers to ensure that client expectations
are exceeded and satisfaction levels are high.
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Probate Administration
Taking care of the legal and financial issues when somebody dies is
a complex and daunting task, requiring specialist knowledge. It is
important to take the right steps immediately to make sure that any
dependants are financially secure. We can help take this
responsibility and stress away from you.
Final Duties is an online probate broking service who aim to reduce the cost of probate services to the bereaved.
Bereavement Advice Centre - What to do when someone dies.
There are many practical issues to manage when someone dies.
Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they
need to do next.