Funeral Plans & Wishes
Following bereavement there are many unfamiliar tasks that will need to be addressed. The very personal nature of bereavement dictates that circumstances will vary. This page is designed to offer guidance on the options available, explain the legal complexities involved and help you make the right decisions.
Funeral Wishes
Everyone has their own thoughts and feelings about the funeral they would want, and this is completely natural. It is a deeply personal decision.
Taking a little time to write down your wishes can be a thoughtful and caring step. It can help guide the person who will one day be responsible for making your arrangements and give them reassurance that they are honouring your preferences.
Your Preferences
You may wish to make notes about things such as:
The preferred location of the ceremony
Music, readings or poems
Whether you would like a religious, non-religious or civil service
Flowers or donations to charity
Burial or cremation (see Funeral Arrangements)
Style of coffin (see Coffins)
Choice of vehicles (see Vehicles)
My Funeral Wishes Form
Our pre-printed form, My Funeral Wishes, is designed to gently guide you through the questions that are commonly asked when making funeral arrangements.
You can print the form, complete it in your own time, and keep a copy with your important personal documents — perhaps alongside your Will.
Keeping Your Wishes Safe
It is also helpful to share a copy with the person who is most likely to arrange your funeral. This may be a family member, a friend, an Executor, or your Solicitor.
If you would like us to hold a copy of your Funeral Wishes for safekeeping, please feel free to send it to either of our offices.
Support and Privacy
Please remember to tick the box at the bottom of the form to allow us to process your details in line with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, or would like guidance while putting your wishes together, we are always here to help — please do not hesitate to contact us.
