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Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, James Dykes Funeral Service are here...

First Steps, Arranging a Funeral

Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits

Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...

First Steps

How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

First Steps

How to prepare for the death of a loved one

When a loved one has a terminal illness and you’re forced to start preparing for their death,...

Arranging a Funeral

How to send a funeral invitation and ask people to a funeral

Inviting friends and relatives to a loved one’s funeral service or memorial service can feel overwhelming while...

First Steps

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,...

First Steps

Letting people know

Along with relatives and friends, there are a number of people that you’ll need to advise about...

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Live Stream Funeral Service: A Helpful Guide

When a loved one passes, making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially when considering family and friends...

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...

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