What to do

What to do

Firstly, remember that you don't have to do this alone. You can call G Gamble & Sons 24 hours a day on 01509 415415.

There are many things to consider. It will help you with the arrangements to have the details of the deceased ready, including their age, home address, marital status, occupation and GP's name, as well as the date and place of death. Other questions to consider include:
  • Where you would like the funeral to be held?
  • Are you arranging a burial/cremation, and where you would like this to be?
  • Is there a minister or celebrant that you wish to use?
  • Which hymns and music you would like during the service?
  • Do you require printed service sheets?
  • What address is the funeral party to leave from?
  • How many cars do you require for the funeral party?
  • Would you prefer to use our bearers or your own?
  • Should the funeral party return to the same address or a different venue?
  • What type of coffin you would like? Please contact us to see what we can provide if you are unsure.
  • Would you like the deceased to wear a funeral robe or their own clothes?
  • Do you wish to visit your loved one in the Chapel of Rest?
  • Do you want us to publish an obituary notice or an acknowledgement notice?
  • Would you like the jewellery that the deceased is wearing to be kept on or taken off and handed back to the family?
  • What kind of floral tributes would you like? For example, a bouquet, coffin spray, letters, etc.
  • Would you like us to provide funeral attendance cards?

If you wish to find out more about the process, please call our team. We will do our best to answer any questions you may have, and help you understand exactly what is required.

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