Providing compassionate funeral services through our three dedicated offices in Redcar, Marske and Guisborough. The offices of your independent Funeral Directors Roseberry Funeral Service are an independent funeral directors, committed to serving the people of Redcar and Cleveland and beyond. We have three dedicated offices within Redcar, Marske and Guisborough. Each one has been designed to be light and homely creating a space of calm. All of our offices have been inspected by Redcar and Cleveland Council and received high praise. To find out more information on each of our offices, please click the links below Redcar Marske Guisborough

A traditional funeral service from your independent funeral directors. Everything you need included keeping it clear and simple to the top Cleveland £3,500 Direct The Cleveland offers a personal and traditional service, with additional services not found in other funeral packages. A traditional funeral serves two key purposes: to honour the life and death of the individual and to bring family and friends together to say their final goodbyes. To facilitate this, we provide unrestricted visits to our chapels of rest, with embalming included and the option to visit outside of office hours. You will have a selection of upgraded coffins, including the Southwell, Lincoln, or coloured coffins, with the option to add engraving (engraving is included for standard coffins, but coloured coffins will incur an additional fee for engraving). On the day of the funeral, the hearse will meet you at your preferred location, allowing you to follow in your own vehicles. The date and time of the funeral service will be arranged to suit you. If desired, this package also offers the option to hold the funeral service in a church (subject to the addition of a church fee). To make this process as simple as possible, we have already included an online Gazette notice and 100 orders of service booklets £2,300 Plus third party fees Our Cleveland funeral service is also available for anyone wanting a burial. The price above includes everything listed within the cremation Cleveland service, minus all third party fees. Third party fees may include: Purchase of burial plot Interment fee Service location Minister/Celebrant fee Redcar and Cleveland - purchase of double plot £1,190 interment fee £1,010 Kirkleatham Crematorium and Burial Ground - purchase and interment from £680 50 years (single) £1,019 50 years (double) Hire of Kirkleatham Crematorium Chapel - £490 Average Minister fees - £230 What will you include? The Roseberry package Coffin Selection and Additional Services Jewellery Transportation Memorial Headstones Contact Roseberry Funeral Service to learn more about the Cleveland package and if it's right for you. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Roseberry Funeral Service - your independent funeral directors across Redcar, Marske and Guisborough Roseberry Funeral Service - about us We opened our third location in Guisborough in 2022 and we have grown over the years to include a fleet of limousines and hearse in addition to two dedicated private ambulances. We are always considering ways to enhance the services we provide and to guarantee that each funeral is distinctive, personal and fairly priced. Roseberry Funeral Services Ltd of Redcar are very proud members of a funeral trade association known as SAIF. This stands for the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. This means that we have been inspected and approved on our standards, processes and premises. Since concerns were raised in Hull about a funeral directors level of care, every funeral director in the country is to be inspected by their Environmental Health department of the local council. We are very pleased to say that all our offices have been inspected by Environmental Health with no concerns raised. We are very proud to offer an "open door" approach and would welcome anyone who wishes to see all areas of our offices. The value of "offering a personal and sensitive service when you need it most" is extremely important to everyone at Roseberry Funeral Service. We originally launched in Redcar in December 2014. This quickly led to the creation of a second location at Marske in 2015, and we have been expanding ever since. View our Prices & Services here Providing a personal and attentive service when you need it most with Roseberry Funeral Service Being a funeral director during a sensitive moment when you are with your family, knowing that our services and reputation will benefit you, is a rare honour. We are aware that organising a funeral can involve a lot, and it isn't always convenient to budget and prepare during this time. Because of this, we provide a variety of services that can be tailored specifically to your loved one. You can find out more by clicking on the links below. Direct Cremation Cremation and Burial Funerals Memorial Masonry Funeral Plans Funeral Notices Please click here to see our upcoming funerals in Redcar, Marske and Guisborough "Thank you so much to everyone at Roseberry Funeral Service for looking after my mother in law, the service we received was very professional, they carried out my mother in laws wishes as she would have wanted, I would highly recommend Roseberry Funeral Service to any of my family and friends." March 2022 - Yell.com Review See here what other people say Standardised Price List All funeral directors are legally required to publish this Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you think through your options and make choices, and to let you compare prices between different funeral directors (because prices can vary) Contact Contact your local independent funeral directors for a caring and personal service for your loved one. email - enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Please click the links below for more information and support To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Roseberry Funeral Service, a proud member of SAIF, offers dedicated bereavement support through SAIF Care. We provide ongoing care and compassionate assistance to families, helping them navigate the grieving process with understanding and support. to the top SAIF Care bereavement support is offered by SAIF – the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, of which we are proud members. Most people expect to be very upset or distressed when someone close to them has died. What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they last. People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you’re not even sure what normal is anymore. Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well-intentioned people may say to you, ‘time is a great healer.’ Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is more difficult as the weeks and months go by. Masonry: About Masonry: Extras Our bereavement resources Bereavement Guide What to do following the death of a loved one. Our guide includes the role of the Coroner, registering a death, our services, coffin range and useful information Read More Grief Support This grief and bereavement guide by Roseberry Funeral Service is here to support you through the difficult emotions and changes you face after a loss, helping you find comfort and healing in your own time. Read More Government Guide Government step by step guide - what to do after someone passes away. Read More Funeral Expenses Payment Direct link to apply for a Funeral expenses Payment. You could get a Funeral Expenses Payment (also called a Funeral Payment) if you get certain benefits and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging. Read More Thinking of planning ahead for your funeral? Prepaid Funeral Plans Coffin Selection and additional services Jewellery Transportation Masonry: CTA Contact Roseberry Funeral Service to learn more about what our team can do for you. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180

Guidance and support when it matters most. Roseberry Funeral Service are here for you during this difficult loss. Your independent funeral directors to the top Infant: About Baby and Child Services Coffin Selection and Additional Services Jewellery Transportation Infant: Extras Infant: CTA The most agonising event any of us can go through is losing a child. It is challenging making decisions and choices while feeling vulnerable, so over the following days, we support and advise you as you carefully consider the options available. We also help you plan the funeral so that it reflects their personality and their brief time in the world while also providing some solace to the family during this difficult time. To create the most fitting funeral ceremony, we will collaborate with you to capture their spirit. There are no fees associated with our services for the funeral of a baby or young child (0–18 years). A baby casket or coffin will be provided, along with full use of our chapels of rest (with a Moses basket to spend time with the infant) and the use of our hearse and/or limousines. If a change is desired, there may be fees outside of our control. Numerous third parties, including ministers, crematoriums and cemeteries do not charge for infant and child funerals. If there are any expenses, we will let you know right away. There are a number of charities and organisations set up to help people when they lose a child or baby: Child Death Helpline A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago. Tel: 0800 282 986 Web: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk Child Bereavement Supports families and educate professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Tel: 01494 568 900 Web: www.childbereavementuk.org Design the perfect ceremony for your little one. Call us for support and guidance during this time enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Speak to our team at Roseberry Funeral Service to create the perfect funeral service. The Roseberry is our signature funeral package, including all you will need to the top Roseberry £3,700 The Roseberry is our signature funeral package and a refined extension of The Cleveland. In addition to all the services offered in The Cleveland package, The Roseberry includes a family limousine, allowing your family to travel to the funeral service and wake without the added stress of driving. Additional limousines can be arranged upon request, and we also offer a variety of specialty hearses, including horse-drawn, trike, Land Rover, coloured, or motorcycle hearses, to further personalise the service and reflect the unique preferences of the family. Roseberry: About Roseberry: Extras Roseberry: CTA £2,500 Plus third party fees Our Roseberry funeral service is also available for anyone wanting a burial. The price above includes everything listed within the cremation Roseberry service, minus all third party fees. Third party fees may include: Purchase of burial plot Interment fee Service location if not grave side Minister/Celebrant fee Redcar and Cleveland - purchase of double plot £1,190 interment fee £1,010 Kirkleatham Crematorium and Burial Ground - purchase and interment from £680 50 years (single) £1,019 50 years (double) Hire of Kirkleatham Crematorium Chapel - £490 Average Minister fees - £230 Armed Forces Looking after the serving and ex-service personnel has always been of great importance to us at Roseberry Funeral service. This is to thank those who have served our country and it is an honour to to so. For anyone that this applies to, we will arrange standard bearers with the assistance of the Royal British Legion, provide a Union Standard coffin drape, and add the addition of you choice of two additional products or services from the list below. These can be added to our Simplicity, Cleveland and Roseberry funeral packages. Please choose two options Ashes casket Visual Tribute with up to 25 images Weblink of the funeral service 2 x Memory bears Floral coffin spray Memorial engraved wooden heart Plaque on the Memorial Wall in Redcar's Garden of Remembrance View Collection What to do when someone dies For everything else you may need Coffin Selection and Headstones Jewellery Transportation Memorial Masonry Funeral transport made easy with the Roseberry package. Learn more today. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Take a look at our open pre-paid funeral plans here at Roseberry Funeral Service. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Open Prepaid Funerals Follow the links at the bottom of this page to each of our offices dedicated pages - Redcar, Marske and Guisborough Roseberry Funeral Service - your independent funeral directors Roseberry Funeral Service can help you create the perfect funeral service enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

View tribute pages of our upcoming and past funeral services detailing funeral service details and donations to the top Personalised, informative funeral notices A funeral notice allows you to share details and important information regarding your loved one's upcoming funeral. Having dedicated many years to our clients across Redcar and beyond, we can help you create the announcement and publish this on your behalf. This is just one of the many additional services we offer alongside our funeral packages , taking care of everything you could think of. If you would like to see our dedicated tribute page, showing all of our current and past funeral services, please click here Funeral notices: Widget Funeral notices: CTA A tribute page is created for each person in our care here at Roseberry Funeral Service. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

We have an extensive range of memorial jewellery to choose from. This includes using fingerprints and ashes as part of the jewellery to create the perfect personal piece. to the top Coffins: About Jewellery View our ranges of finger print and ashes memorial jewellery When a loved one passes, how we choose to keep them with us is down to personal preference. While some might prefer to honour them privately through memory, others might want those memories to have some sort of physical manifestation – something that they can carry around with them and cherish. Here at Roseberry Funeral Service, we understand just how important this physical component can be to the process of bereavement We are proud to have a partnership with Legacy Expressions, Ashes into Glass and EverWith. Each one specialises in creating bespoke memorial jewellery in memory of loved ones who have passed away. There is a range of jewellery options to choose from, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, cufflinks, earrings, charm beads and much more. Roseberry Funeral Service do not need to have taken care of the funeral arrangements for you to purchase jewellery from us. Order online or visit us so that we can assist you Memorial Masonry Prepaid Funeral Plans Everything you need to celebrate their life. Call Roseberry Funeral Service today. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180

Roseberry Funeral Service of Redcar, Marske and Guisborough - here for you when you need it most. Contact us in person or via telephone and email ABOUT ROSEBERRY FUNERAL SERVICE Founded in 2014, Roseberry Funeral Service is proud to serve the community of Redcar, Marske and Guisborough. From our unique vision to our strong heritage, Roseberry Funeral Service was built to support those grieving. In addition to helping out with arrangements and services, we provide comfortable gathering spaces for families and friends, as well as professional and compassionate guidance throughout the entire process. Read more about our team here FAQ'S There are many factors to take into account when planning a loved one's funeral and memorial service. The links to our commonly asked questions are below. If you'd rather get in touch with us, you can do so here . To contact our Redcar, Marske or Guisborough offices please call or use the contact form enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting! "Used Roseberry's a number of times the last being this week. Graham and his team did not fail. Excellent service he was caring and with us every step of the way and the staff were so supportive. A BIG thank you." 22nd June 2022, Yell.com Review

We offer a large range of additional services to help you personalise a funeral service. View the extensive range of coffins, range of ashes recepticals, memroial jewllery and personalised headstones from Roseberry Funeral Service for Redcar and Cleveland and beyond. to the top Coffins: About Coffin range To see our range of coffins, please click on the image for more information and pricing Coffins Confins: Extras Ashes receptacles From scattering to keepsakes, view our range of ashes receptacles Transport Funeral Vehicles Your loved one’s final journey can be an emotional and poignant part of the service and therefore, an important aspect of the funeral arrangements. We can offer many different styles of hearses as part of the funeral arrangements. Perhaps you have a special vehicle that you own that you would like to use to transport your loved one’s coffin. We are happy to advise and support you with this. funeral videos Funeral Videography From £260 Funeral videos are becoming increasingly popular. With a video we can capture the funeral from any angles during arrivals, journey, service and committal. This is professionally edited then supplied on a USB and secure download link for families to watch at a later date Funeral Live Broadcasting From £275 We are able to proved a great alternative allowing those who are unable to attend the opportunity to participate, say goodbye and watch the service for themselves from the comfort of their own living room, or any other location worldwide in real time. We provide high quality broadcast using multiple cameras along with a reliable bonded internet connection enabling us to live broadcast from almost any location such as churches, crematorium or graveside. Please contact us to discuss your options Memorial Masonry Prepaid Funeral Plans Everything you need to celebrate their life. Call Roseberry Funeral Service today. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Dealing with a passing of a friend or loved one can be difficult. Roseberry Funeral Service is here to help you through this time. Your independent funeral directors of Redcar, Marske, Guisborough and beyond. to the top Guidance when you need it most We understand that following the loss of a loved one, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. To help ease the process, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about funeral arrangements, giving you a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to take the next steps. You'll also find our interactive Funeral Guidebook below — a helpful, step-by-step resource designed to support you through each stage of the planning process. Our compassionate and experienced team is here to make everything as straightforward and stress-free as possible. If you'd like personal guidance or have specific questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact form. For more urgent assistance, we recommend calling your nearest office directly. FAQ's When a death occurs Planning the funeral service The day of the funeral Funeral Costs Myths Frequently asked Questions What do I do if someone passes away at home? When someone passes away at home, or in a nursing home, the first thing to do is to contact the doctor’s surgery that they were registered with. Someone will then come out and will be able to confirm that death has occurred. If death occurs outside of normal surgery hours, then an “on call doctor” will take the place of the regular GP. When the Doctor, or qualified person, has verified the death you will be advised to contact your chosen Funeral Director. Should you wish for us to be your chosen Funeral Director, we will ask a few questions about the person who has passed away and yourself as the caller. Our aim will then be to arrive within one hour to bring them into our care What happens if the coroner in involved? Deaths are referred to the coroner by the GP, emergency services or Medical Examiner if the death is sudden, or the cause of death cannot be readily established by the GP. This can simply be because the person has not been seen by the doctor within the last 14 days, or because the person may have died from something other than that which the doctor was treating. Occasionally the family can prevail on the doctor not to refer to the coroner, or the doctor can speak to the coroner to try to avoid a post-mortem if the cause of death is not really in question. If in doubt, the coroner will always proceed with a post-mortem. What is a post-mortem? A post-mortem is an external and internal examination of the person’s body and is needed to establish the cause of death. If after making all necessary enquiries, and the cause of death is established as natural causes, then the coroner will not request a no post-mortem. In this case, and if the person is to be buried, the family need to register the death in the normal way. In the case of cremation, the coroner will inform the Registrar, which then allows the funeral to proceed; however, in this case, the family will need to visit the registrar to get death certificates What is an inquest? This is called if circumstances surrounding the death require some further investigation – this could be due to concern over nursing or medical care, alcohol or drug use while in care, the death being sudden and unexplained, chance of suspected foul play, or possibly to ‘learn the lessons’ for future such cases. If called, it is immediately adjourned to allow for the facts to be gathered and need not delay the funeral. If this happens, an interim death certificate is produced and act as a normal death certificate until after the inquest is finalised. What do I do if someone passes away at home? When someone passes away at home, or in a nursing home, the first thing to do is to contact the doctor’s surgery that they were registered with. Someone will then come out and will be able to confirm that death has occurred. If death occurs outside of normal surgery hours, then an “on call doctor” will take the place of the regular GP. When the Doctor, or qualified person, has verified the death you will be advised to contact your chosen Funeral Director. Should you wish for us to be your chosen Funeral Director, we will ask a few questions about the person who has passed away and yourself as the caller. Our aim will then be to arrive within one hour to bring them into our care How do I register a death? A death can only be registered once the GP and Medical Examiner are in agreement on the cause of death. The Medical Examiner will then issue the paperwork to the registry office for the death to be registered. You should register the death within 5 days of the Medical Referees conformation. This should be done within the county the death happened. For deaths in James Cook or North Tees Hospital, the bereavement team will contact you to arrange the registration. For deaths on Redcar and Cleveland please call 01642 444440 and Middlesbrough, please call 01642 729004. Who should register the death? A relative should register the death. If a relative cannot register the death, you can do it if you: were there at the time of death are an administrator from the hospital (if the person died in hospital) oversee making funeral arrangements We want to carry the coffin, is that ok? Yes, this can be one person or 6 there are no set rules with us. Your Funeral Director will brief anyone who wishes to carry the coffin when you arrive at the service location. We will always have a full team there to support the people carrying the coffin and explain things so that you carry the coffin in a dignified and safe manner for your loved one. We have people who can't make the service, what can we do? Kirkleatham and Acklam Crematorium both have the facility to have a live webcast. These facilities are available as a live recording or a live recording with a 28-day playback. You also have the option to have the service recorded on a USB or DVD. What happens to the online donations? Online donations made through our MuchLoved tribute pages are all processed through MuchLoved. They deduct a 3.2% transaction fee which includes all development and administration of the donation processing service as well as the full Gift Aid reclaim process. This enables them to run and support the donation facility on a not-for-profit basis, with the transaction fee considerably cheaper than that of other suppliers. I feel like a need some bereavement help, where can I go? ry talking about your feelings to a friend, family member, health professional or counsellor. There are many organisations out there to help support you during this time and into the future. One of the biggest is Cruse Bereavement Care. For more information in the Redcar and Cleveland area please visit https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/bereavement-support How much does a funeral cost? For more information on funeral costs in Redcar, please see our dedicated Prices and Services page. Are there any other fees that I may need to pay? Additional will be required for coffins over standard size for coffin (coffin size needed over 6'1 in length and 21 inches wide) Additional fees will be payable for, but not limited to: - church and/or burial fees - Coffin choice not included within package - A fee of £60 if coloured coffin with engraving is selected - Additional chapel time above standard or services at Crematorium - Saturday and bank holiday services - Floral tributes - Printed Gazette notice - Hearse that is not our traditional hearse Are there any finance options available? You can apply for finance to help towards the cost of a funeral by clicking the link below. This will take you to our dedicated page for funeral finance from our partners FuneralSafe Roseberry Funeral Service – Funeral Safe — Partners Can I get any financial help? Expenses Payment from the Government: You (or your partner) must be getting one or more of the following: Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Pension Credit Housing Benefit the disability or severe disability element of Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Universal Credit You can still claim a Funeral Expenses Payment if you’ve applied for these benefits and you’re waiting to hear about your claim. To be eligible for a Funeral Expenses Payment, you must be the partner of the deceased when they died a close relative or close friend of the deceased the parent of a baby stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy the parent or person responsible for a deceased child who was under 16 (or under 20 and in approved education or training) What are the benefits of a Funeral Expenses Payment? You might not get a Funeral Expenses Payment if another close relative of the deceased (such as a sibling or parent) is in work. A Funeral Expenses Payment can help to pay for some of the costs of the following: burial fees for a particular plot cremation fees, including the cost of the doctor’s certificate travel to arrange or go to the funeral the cost of moving the body within the UK, if it’s being moved more than 50 miles death certificates or other documents You can also get up to £1000 for any other funeral expenses, such as funeral director’s fees, flowers, or the coffin. The payment will not usually cover all the costs of the funeral. How much you get depends on your circumstances. This includes any other money that’s available to cover the costs, for example from an insurance policy or the deceased person’s estate. https://www.gov.uk/funeral-payments Should I choose burial or cremation? This is something only you can decide. If you haven’t already discussed this, then it can be a difficult decision to make. On average 75% of funerals in the UK are cremation. The cost of a burial varies depending on if you own a plot or need to purchase one at the time. Costs also change, depending on if you are a resident of the area the cemetery is located. Nevertheless, the choice between cremation and burial is a personal decision to be made by you and your family. Should you be making the decision on your loved one’s behalf, you should take their beliefs into account. What is embalming? This is the process where the body is preserved using preservatives to slow the effects of natural deterioration. The process helps by making the deceased appear restful and can even help with the effects of disease or other causes of death. The embalming process helps to achieve a natural and comforting lasting image of your loved one. Can I put personal items in the coffin? You can put personal items into the coffin, or we can on your behalf. This can include letters, photographs, jewellery (watches will need batteries removing), religious tokens, teddies and toys and flowers. There is a list of items that are not allowed to be cremated, but the key two are alcohol and anything with a battery. If you are worried, please talk to us and we can advise you. How can I personalise the funeral service? There are many ways that you can personalise a funeral, from small to the big details that make the service so special. Location – having the service in Church, the crematorium chapel, or somewhere special to you. We have conducted many funerals at more unique places as well as traditional. Music, readings, and poems – we hear many times “It's their favourite song but we can’t have that at a funeral”. Our response – why not? Your minister or celebrant will help you with readings and poems but if you have one that is special to you, this should be included. Coffin – there are so many choices with a coffin that can really help to reflect a person’s life and personality. From a special engraving to the colour and style all of these can varied to each person. Vehicle – there are many ways to transport both your loved one and family members to a funeral. You can choose anything from a traditional hearse through to limousines, motorbikes and sidecars, coloured hearses, tandem bikes, vintage cars, and horse-drawn carriages. If your loved one was passionate about a particular type of vehicle, then incorporating it into the funeral procession could create a meaningful moment. Flowers – Personalised funeral flowers are a popular choice and provide an opportunity to celebrate a loved one’s hobbies or passions. For example, you could include the instrument of a musician within the floral display or choose funeral flowers in the colours of a person’s favourite sports team. For keen gardeners, you could include their favourite plants and flowers within the floral display or even use flowers from their garden. Some people do not like flowers, so why not have something else that is important to them. Attire – incorporating a special colour can be the perfect way to add some touches to a funeral service. Although wearing black or dark colours is traditional funeral attire, this may not reflect a person’s character. Incorporating a dress code could work well for someone who was known for their style. If a loved one had a favourite colour, then you could request for guests to wear a pop of that colour to the funeral. Alternatively, you could ask guests to avoid wearing black or dark colours altogether. Perhaps your loved one was a big fan of hats or a specific type of clothing, in which case encouraging guests to wear that type of clothing in tribute could work very well. Do the coffins get re-used? No. The coffin and the person inside are cremated/buried together Is everyone just cremated at the end of the day No, each cremation is carried out separately. Funeral directors can charge whatever they like As independent funeral directors, we have always been open and honest about our prices. They are on display in our offices, on our website and in our literature. Anyone can be a funeral director Yes, however, our Funeral Directors are fully qualified or working towards their qualifications. A funeral directors perform a unique role in society. It is a role that encompasses vocation, profession, and business all at the same time. The functions of a Funeral Director are to be a master of ceremonies, custodian of the deceased, technical adviser, agent and contractor to the client. To deliver this wide-ranging role, Funeral Directors must be approachable, sympathetic, and experienced professionals - capable of assuming the entire responsibility for overseeing the arranging, organising and conducting of a funeral in line with the wishes of the client. They must always be available in time of need and always capable of providing emotional support, expert advice and practical help; caring for the living and the dead with equal levels of professionalism and compassion. When someone: FAQs Learn more about what to do when someone dies, from the compassionate team at Roseberry Funeral Service. enquiries@roseberryfuneralservice.co.uk Redcar 3 Coatham Road Redcar TS10 1RH Tel - 01642 756324 Marske 14 The Wynd Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 7LA Tel - 01642 293107 Guisborough HCL House Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DL Tel - 01287 260180 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting! When someone dies CTA