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When someone dies: What to do next?
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, there can be lots of things...
Arranging a Funeral
Arranging a funeral
Once you have chosen your funeral director you can contact us via telephone, email or come into...
After a Funeral
Help and support within the Community
James Dykes Funeral Service is here for you before, during and after the funeral. We’re only a phone call away...
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Registering a death, documents and certification
You’ll need to register a death before arranging the funeral. This is usually done by a relative...
First Steps
Letting people know
Along with relatives and friends, there are a number of people that you’ll need to advise about...
Arranging a Funeral
Visiting the Chapel of Rest
Some people like to visit their loved one in the Chapel of Rest to say goodbye before...
After a Funeral
After the Ceremony
What you choose to do after the ceremony itself is entirely up to you. Some people like...
After a Funeral
After the Funeral
Once the funeral has taken place you can take your time to consider and arrange anything outstanding....
Arranging a Funeral
Memorial Masonry
James Dykes Funeral Service can talk to you about all the options available and help you organise your chosen memorial....
Arranging a Funeral
Paying for a funeral
James Dykes Funeral Service will quote for all the costs for all elements of the funeral on our estimate. A...
After a Funeral
Arrangements for the ashes
Most crematoriums are able to return a loved one’s ashes one working day after the cremation, and...
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If the coroner is involved
Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...
First Steps
Inquests
An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...
After a Funeral
What to do with online accounts after death
These days, a further issue to take into account when somebody close to you passes away, is...
Arranging a Funeral
What do you wear to a funeral
When deciding what to wear to a funeral, it’s important to consider the person who has passed...