Questions you might want to think about when organising a funeral

After the loss of a loved one, it can be an extremely emotional and difficult time. When you have to arrange a funeral, it can seem like a daunting task. Here are some questions you might want to think about when organising a funeral.

  1. Did your loved one leave any special requests regarding their funeral in their will?
  2. What kind of funeral will it be? A cremation or a burial?
  3. Would you like a service or a direct cremation?
  4. Would you prefer for the service to be religious or non religious?
  5. If you are organising a religious funeral, what denomination will it be?
  6. Would you like the funeral service to happen in a place of worship?
  7. Would you like to see your loved one in our chapel of rest before the funeral?
  8. Do you want your loved one to lie at home or a church the night before the funeral?
  9. What clothes would you like the person to be wearing?
  10. Do you want people to send funeral flowers? If so, where should they send them?
  11. Would you like Levertons to arrange for your flowers? If so, what would you like?- (think about price, colours, and any specific messages you would like)
  12. Would you prefer for people to make donations? If yes, which charities would you like to choose?
  13. Do you have anyone in mind to officiate at the funeral.
  14. Are there any special requests for readings or music for the service? Consider before, during and at the end of the service
  15. Would you like an organist to play at the service?
  16. Are there any family members or friends that wish to speak during the service?
  17. Does any family member or friend wish to help carry the coffin?
  18. What sort of hearse would you like to be used- e.g. Traditional motor hearse, Eco- Hearse, Horse drawn hearse, motorcycle hearse
  19. Would family members want to travel to the funeral in our limousines or their own method of transportation?
  20. If you would like to use our limousines, how many will you need?

Planning a funeral can be difficult and disorienting when it is for a loved one and you initially may not know where to start. Hopefully working through this list of questions can help break down the task and make it slightly less overwhelming. All funerals are different and we are here to ensure that the funeral you are arranging is exactly the way you want it.

The Funeral Directors at Leverton & Sons are here to help and guide you through the steps. You can of course call or email us for guidance and assistance at any time and with no obligation. We are always here to help you.

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Leverton showed me and my family kindness, compassion and understanding from the minute I picked up the phone. They helped us plan the exact funeral that we wanted. It was a pleasure to deal with such a professional team at a incredibly difficult time. My family and I cannot thank them enough.

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I want to thank Carmel and the Levertons team for helping me arrange a beautiful send off for my mum. Planning a funeral while grieving is extremely difficult, but Carmel made the process so much easier. She was kind, thoughtful and caring throughout, and her support meant a lot to me and my family during such a difficult time.

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Lorna I just wanted to express my gratitude fir the beautiful service of my late uncle. Levertons have never failed us when looking after us and our loved ones in death. I would always recommend Levertons. Thanks for everything Lorna

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We were treated well without any fault. Procedure was explained in details before the funeral and I felt comfortable.. The funeral was so well organised and performed smoothly, people attended commented so. I appreciate very much, thank you. Kimiko Kambe-Gang

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Levertons are our go to funeral directors for all our family funerals, they are very professional, and curtius company, a big thank you to all the Levertons staff for our most recent funeral service,

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Drew and his team at Leverton & Sons Ltd. could not have done more to take me through the process of organising my late twin brother's funeral; they were professional, yet understanding, empathetic and patient (this being the first funeral I have had to organise), and I felt helped every step of the way. The fact that we had to organise things 'long distance' as we are not local to where my twin brother lived (so over the 'phone and by email) was no obstacle to them. The funeral itself was just what I wanted. Thank you.

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We used Leverton’s recently to take care of the funeral arrangements for our Mum. They were incredibly professional yet approachable at all points, and managed both the larger organisation and small details very well. Deborah was lovely to deal with and made us feel like we were in very safe hands, on the run up to the funeral and indeed on the day itself when everything went perfectly, just as we had hoped. Her local knowledge meant that her recommendations of funeral location, florist, wake venue and celebrant all proved successful too and just right for what we needed. Very happy to recommend. Many thanks.

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