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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...
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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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Selecting reflection music for funerals
When making funeral arrangements for your loved one, choosing what music to play can be an important...
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Repatriation Services FAQs
When a loved one passes away abroad or in the UK, the process of repatriating them into...
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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...
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Proper Funeral Etiquette
Attending a funeral is emotional and difficult for everyone. On top of this, there’s proper funeral etiquette...
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Poems Suitable for a Funeral
A funeral poem or reading is a common part of many modern funerals. Whether religious or not,...
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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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Memorial Masonry
James Dykes Funeral Service can talk to you about all the options available and help you organise your chosen memorial....
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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...
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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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Inquests
An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...
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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...
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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...