Memorial ceremonies
An overview of different ways to celebrate the life of a loved one
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Memorial ceremonies
Within this booklet, you will find options for different types of memorial services that we can arrange for you to ensure a fitting tribute for your loved one.
Contents
Interment of cremated remains (ashes)
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Cemetery or churchyard Natural burial ground
Columbarium
Burial of cremated remains at sea
Private land
Burying cremated remains in your garden
Costs
Memorial service options with Interment of cremated remains Memorial service options without Interment of cremated remains
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Alternatives to the interment of cremated remains
Our funeral homes
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Interment of cremated remains (ashes)
An interment (burying below ground) of cremated remains service will typically take place after a cremation, with family and friends holding a memorial service in a suitable location and or a gathering at the interment location. The service can be led by a religious leader, humanist/celebrant, funeral conductor or someone close to the deceased. They can include eulogies, prayers, readings, and poems. Doves, butterflies or sky lanterns can be released when the interment service is held outdoors. The cremated remains are usually placed inside an urn or casket, sealed, and then lowered into the ground. Depending on the site, some interments may not need an urn at all. In these scenarios, the cremated remains may be scattered into the plot. If the service is being held at a natural burial site, you will likely need a biodegradable urn. The most usual places for the burial of cremated remains are in small graves in cemeteries, added to existing graves in cemeteries/churchyards, crematoria gardens of remembrance, woodland burial grounds and in parish churchyards. Cemetery or churchyard You may wish to inter the cremated remains in a family burial plot, should you already have one. If you don’t have an existing plot, you’ll need to purchase an exclusive right of burial. This is typically purchased for a period of up to 99 years and will have certain conditions attached to it, depending on what type of grave it is. Natural burial ground Many natural burial grounds and woodland burial sites across the UK offer plots for the interment of cremated remains. If this is an option which you would like to explore, you will likely need to purchase a biodegradable urn.
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Columbarium/cremated remains niches A columbarium is a building, room, or wall which is designed to hold cremation urns. It’s an above-ground interment option and they can be found in some cemeteries and crematoria across the UK. Burial of cremated remains at sea The burial or scattering of a loved one’s cremated remains at sea can be a memorable way to honour those who enjoyed life on the water. Private land Similar to scattering cremated remains on private land, the interment of cremated remains on private land is legal as long as you have the landowner’s permission to do so. Burying cremated remains in your garden You might not think there is much to consider if burying the cremated remains in your own garden, but by law, cremated remains are treated the same as a human body. Restrictions apply if you are burying the cremated remains in an urn or box, not for scattering the cremated remains.
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Costs The overall cost for an interment of cremated remains service will largely depend on the price of the burial plot. These vary significantly across the UK. If you already have a family burial plot, we can arrange for it to be reopened before the interment of cremated remains service. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you can enquire about purchasing or reserving multiple plots. Your funeral co-ordinator will be able to advise you on costs and local charges. All our memorial service packages include a personal consultation to discuss your requirements either at our funeral home, via the phone or in the comfort of your own home, where we will provide: • Comprehensive information and guidance for all types of memorial services and Interment • Collation and clerical assistance with the completion of all statutory documentation • Guidance on monumental masonry, cremated remains containers, floristry, newspaper notices, funeral vehicles and all other associated products and services • Management of all enquiries relating to the service
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Memorial service options with Interment of cremated remains
Option 1: Includes the local transportation of the cremated remains to the venue. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm £95 Out of office hours (including weekends) £125 Option 2: Includes the local transportation of the cremated remains to the venue and a funeral conductor to officiate for up to 15 minutes. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm £180 Out of office hours (including weekends) £255 Option 3: Includes the local transportation of the cremated remains to the venue and a funeral conductor to officiate for up to 15 minutes. Includes a limousine (for up to 6 people) for transport to and from the service venue. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm £405 Out of office hours (including weekends) £480 Option 4: Includes the local transportation of the cremated remains to the venue and a minister or celebrant to officiate a bespoke memorial service for up to 30 minutes. Includes a limousine (for up to 6 people) for transport to and from the service venue. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm £605 Out of office hours (including weekends) £680 Limousines: Limousine £225 Additional limousine thereafter £175 *Prices do not include third-party disbursements such as venue costs, grave-digger, cemetery fees etc. Mileage beyond 50 miles (round trip) will be charged at £1.20 a mile
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Memorial service options without Interment of cremated remains
Option 1: Includes a funeral conductor to attend and manage the memorial service on the day and a professional minister or celebrant to deliver a bespoke memorial
service of up to 30 minutes. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
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Out of office hours (including weekends)
Option 2: Includes a funeral conductor to attend and manage the memorial service on the day and a professional minister or celebrant to deliver a bespoke memorial service of up to 45 minutes. Includes a limousine (for up to 6 people) for transport to and from the service venue. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm £605 Out of office hours (including weekends) £680
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Alternatives to the interment of cremated remains
Divide the ashes If your family cannot decide or agree on what to do with your loved one’s cremated remains, it’s perfectly acceptable to divide them up and do several different things. This can be a great way to fulfil the wishes of the deceased and those who are mourning the death. Cremated remains jewellery and keepsakes Cremation jewellery or keepsakes can help you feel close to a loved one again. Popular pieces include necklaces, rings, art, paperweights and you only need a small amount of your loved one’s cremated remains to create a beautiful keepsake. Cremated remains urns Cremation urns are containers designed to store ashes. The remains can be interred in numerous ways; however, choosing the right vessel can make a difference in the long run. They can also be used to keep the cremated remains at home. Cremated remains sent into space To celebrate your loved one’s life, Aura Flights’ unique space burial service launches their ashes to the edge of space and releases them to travel the world on a breath-taking final journey. The ascent and release are captured on video to create a treasured memorial film to remember the event. With a commitment to quality and care, we’ll be there to guide you throughout the journey. Scatter the cremated remains Scattering the cremated remains of a loved one can be a great way to pay tribute to their life; this can take place at a memorable location, or somewhere that meant something to the deceased.
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Our funeral homes
A Monger Funeral Directors The Old Forge, Sherbourne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9LE 01256 851124 amongerfuneraldirectors.co.uk Camberley and District Funeral Directors 337 Yorktown Road, College Town, Camberley, GU47 0QA 01276 33241 camberleyanddistrict.co.uk Howe and Son Funeral Directors Bear Hill, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 5QA 01635 298303 howeandson.co.uk J B Hall Funeral Directors 142 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG41 2NU 01189 793623 jbhallfuneraldirectors.co.uk J Edwards Funeral Directors 13 St Georges Walk, Waterlooville, PO7 7TU 02392 262194 jedwardsfuneraldirectors.co.uk Lines Bannister Funeral Directors 69 High Street, Ascot, SL5 7HP 01344 620266 linesbannister.co.uk
Our promise We promise to give you the best end of life care, support and experience with a compassionate and ethical approach. Whether you’re arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we’ll give you the time, understanding and respect to ensure a fitting tribute.
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