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Our funeral director’s guide to dressing the deceased

Many people wish for their loved one to wear familiar clothing when they are buried or cremated.
We can offer helpful advice on dressing the deceased.

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Funeral cortege

A funeral procession is also called a funeral cortege. It is a slow, solemn and respectful convoy of vehicles. The cortege conveys the deceased and mourners from the funeral ceremony to the crematorium or graveside.

The Funeral Cortege

Carrying the coffin

A pallbearer is traditionally one of the people who help to carry someone’s coffin from the hearse to the funeral venue. If they are being buried, this would include the grave. People chosen to do this, or who would like to, are usually close family members and friends.

Guide to carrying the coffin

Alternative funeral Ideas

 It’s often the little things that can make a loved one’s final goodbye or celebration more personal. Allow us to inspire you with some wonderful, unique, and alternative funeral ideas.

Guide to alternative funerals

How to write a eulogy

Writing and delivering a eulogy is a deeply emotional experience. It can be a positive experience for some, it must be remembered that it can be too difficult for others.

Guide to delivering a eulogy

The funeral reception

The funeral reception, or wake, held after the funeral service can be a traditional or unique affair.  Personalised funerals become more popular. Therefore, people are choosing to use this time to celebrate the life of their loved one rather than mourn their passing.

Guide to organising a funeral reception

Newspaper notices

The newspaper notice or obituary is an important opportunity to publicly announce the death and funeral details. It can also be used to detail where any donations or floral tributes and funeral flowers can be sent.

Guide to writing an obituary

After the funeral

After the funeral, you are not alone. Bennetts Funeral Directors will continue to support you. We offer all our bereaved families practical information and a vast network of bereavement support services.

Guide to bereavement support

Bereavement support

Dealing with loss and bereavement can be a very difficult and confusing time for any individual or family and losing someone we love is probably one of the hardest experiences many of us will ever go through. Our local bereavement support groups, courses, and seminars will guide and support you through your healing process. You are not alone!

Bereavement Support Services

When dressing the deceased, any attire that reflects a personal passion or hobby or an occasion or achievement has become increasingly popular. For example, wedding dresses, football strips, military uniforms, or motorbike leathers.  You are welcome to bring in your loved one’s make-up, perfume, or aftershave.

If you visit your loved one at the Chapel of Rest, we can arrange for them to be presented in the clothes you have chosen. Dressing the deceased in their own clothing is usually perfectly fine, as a rule.  There may be some exceptions, particularly for cremations.  We can inform you of the regulations which restrict certain materials.

We provide a caring and dignified service

Bennetts Undertakers dress the deceased with care and dignity. We offer our best efforts as a way to honor the deceased and the family. It’s important for families and friends to have final memories of their loved one which are significant and meaningful.

Are you arranging a funeral for a loved one?  If you are considering providing clothing for dressing the deceased, we can offer support and advice. Please contact a member of our staff with any concerns.  Additionally, we can book appointments at the Chapel of Rest. Our experienced team of staff are always on hand. We are here to support you.
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