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 personal funeral is the perfect way to say goodbye whilst keeping things simple. Your independent funeral directors of Redcar, Marske and Guisborough to the top Personal Service £1,975 For those who would like a 30 minutes service so that family and friends can attend, but do not want the ceremony of a hearse and bearers, the personal service is there for you. This is a 30 minute morning service at either 9am or 9:30am. The cremation fee is included as is transfer into our care, day or night. We will arrange a light oak veneered coffin and will ensure that the coffin is resting within the chapel at Kirkleatham Crematorium, ready for you to arrive and celebrate their life. A minister or celebrant can be added to conduct a funeral service. Your dedicated and personal funeral director will be there to continue to guide you through this time. A Personal Service is there for family and friends to celebrate the life of someone, but this is restricted to a maximum of 25 people in attendance. We will assist you with any additional requests such as printed Gazette notice, floral tributes and visual tributes should you wish to add these DirectCrem w/ funeal: Details Additional extras for our Cremation Funerals Funeral plans Directcrem w/ funeral: CTA Directcrem w/ funeral: Extras £1,600 Plus third party fees Our direct with a service funeral package is also available for anyone wanting a burial. The price above includes everything listed in our unrestricted package, 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 Coffin Selection and Headstones Jewellery Contact Roseberry Funeral Service to discuss our cremation funerals across Redcar, Marske and Guisborough. 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 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 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

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 York Included within Simplicity funeral services. Southwell Included within Cleveland and Roseberry packages. Lincoln Included within Cleveland and Roseberry packages. Coloured Included with the Cleveland and Roseberry packages. Show someone's real personality with a wide selection of colours to choose from. If you would like to add a coloured coffin to another funeral package - price £350 Rutland A traditional light oak veneered coffin Price - £280 Canterbury A raised lid coffin with additional panel details in mahogany. Price - £380 Windermere A raised lid traditional limed oak coffin Price - £380 Warwick Traditional oak veneer with a raised lid and beaded panels to the side. Price - £480 Richmond A traditional veneered dark mahogany raised lid with classic etched side panels. Price - £480 Buckingham A traditional solid oak coffin with raised lid and classic etched side panels. Price - £860 Westminster With a side panel depicting the Last Supper in a medium to dark oak veneer, this is a stunning addition. Price - £720 Sandringham A solid mahogany with beautiful etched side panels and a raised lid. This also has the added details of coffin ends added. Price - £880 Highgrove Casket shaped dark oak makes a stunning addition for any funeral service. price - £880 Valentino A solid wood coffin fitted with up to 6 removal hearts. Each of these hearts can be personally engraved as keepsakes. The Valentino can be created in any colour. Price - £1,300 Natural woven - seagrass A natural woven coffin provides a serene and environmentally conscious option for your loved one. Price - £580 Lambswool A pure wool coffin supported by a wood frame. A soft and eco friendly alternative. Price - £630 Cardboard - white A quality coffin, made from strong but lightweight corrugated cardboard with tough rope handles. Price - £310 Cardboard - natural A quality coffin, made from strong but lightweight corrugated cardboard with tough rope handles. Price - £310 Natural and light woven wicker A choice of natural wicker, chestnut in colour, or treated light wicker with elegant rounded sides. Both create a rustic and natural feel to complement any funeral service Price - £460 Pine A solid pine coffin with pine handles. A sturdy eco friendly alternative. Price - £580 Persona - white rose Create a stunning tribute with a persona coffin. many more designs to choose from. Price - £780 Persona - sunflowers Create a stunning tribute with a persona coffin. many more designs to choose from. Price - £780 Persona - poppy Create a stunning tribute with a persona coffin. many more designs to choose from. Price - £780 Persona - classic car Create a stunning tribute with a persona coffin. many more designs to choose from. Price - £780 Persona - football Create a stunning tribute with a persona coffin. many more designs to choose from. Price - £780 Coffins Confins: Extras Ashes receptacles From scattering to keepsakes, view our range of ashes receptacles Scatter Pod We include a complimentary beautifully designed scatter pod for each cremation service. Additional if required: Large - £27 Medium - £25 Quarter - £20 Small - £15 Double - £35 Ashes Casket For ashes that will be kept at home or interment within a grave, an ashes casket may be a better choice. Ashes casket - £85 Engraved or coloured casket - £150 Coloured and engraved - £175 Red Rose Urn Red ashes urn with rose design £225 Dignity Urn Dignity Grey Urn £190 Simplicity urns Simplicity urn in white Price - £260 Sympathy Gold Urn Sympathy Gold Urn £190 Sympathy Urn Sympathy urn Price - £190 Ceramic heart urns Ceramic urns with a heart at the centre Price - £400 Ceramic Grey Ceramic grey teardrop urn Price - £400 Ceramic Tear Ceramic teardrop shaped urns in stone or dark Price - £400 Dignity Urn Beautiful dignity urn in white and silver Price - £190 Tranquillity Urn Beautiful dignity urn in cornflower blue and silver Price - £190 Mother of Pearl The stunning Gold Brass Mother of Pearl Urn is hand crafted with the brass and mother of pearl. Price - £190 Grand Silver Mother of Pearl Urn The Grand Mother of Pearl Urn in silver is beautiful with the silver brass and mother of pearl complementing each other well. £190 Glass Urn Luxury glass urn - Working with highly-skilled artisans these urns are mouth blown to create a hollow, single piece of glass, finished with an ornate aluminium alloy cast lid. £250 Water urn Water urn suitable for water, river, lake or sea burial Price - £130 Ashes Picture Frame The Ashes Picture Frame is a stylish and innovatively discreet urn. The photo frame urns come in an attractive Oak finish. Price - £240 Keepsake urn Many of our urns come in smaller keepsake sizes that store a small amount of ashes. Price - £90 Candle Holder This grey coloured candle holder keepsake with silver coloured detailing gives either a small group or individual the opportunity to use the symbolism of a burning flame to focus thoughts upon memories of a loved one. Keepsakes are suitable for holding a token amount of ashes. £150 Ashes heart with stand This keepsake heart is simple but stylish and is a perfect way of keeping a token amount of cremated remains discretely. £150 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!

Choosing the right headstone is important and we have a dedicated team on hand to help you. From new headstones, additional inscriptions and memorial cleaning. to the top Memorial Masonry Various options to suit your needs We partner with Scott Memorials to create beautiful memorial masonry. There are three full brochures to choose from or create something personal to you. For additional information or to obtain a no obligation quote, please feel free to contact us and speak with our knowledgeable, helpful team. Masonry: About Masonry: Extras Memorial Masonry - restoration before and after Before Marble headstone After Marble headstone Before Marble flower container After Marble flower container 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 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

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!

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!

Roseberry Funeral Service have a dedicated team where attention to detail really matters, lead by qualified funeral director Michelle Thurston-Balam DipFD Michelle Thurston-Balam, DipFD, LSBP Managing Director/Funeral Director Michelle was only 21 when she held her first position as a Mortuary Technician, this was after years of gaining work experience and qualifications through the National Association of Funeral Directors. After 5 years as a qualified Mortuary Technician in Somerset, Michelle was ready to move onto becoming a Funeral Director. This started with an independent Funeral Directors in Somerset before moving to be Funeral Director in London where she arranged and conducted hundreds of funerals. A need to come back home to the North East led Michelle to become an assessor within the funeral profession and completed her own Diploma in Funeral Directing. Not being able to keep watching others do the job she had a passion for, Michelle formed Roseberry Funeral Service. This had been a long desire of Michelle's to do and finally felt that was the ideal time for her. Over the next few years this led to expanding Roseberry Funeral Service in Marske in 2015 and Guisborough in 2022. Michelle now has a vast knowledge base and a lot of expertise to handle any circumstance, including having personally trained each and every person who has worked for her. Being supportive of the families she cares for as well as her dedicated team, has lead her to join the Society of Bereavement Practitioners. She also plans to dedicate time to becoming a bereavement counsellor. Graham Wilkes, DipFD Funeral Director Graham is a beloved resident of Redcar and has worked as a respectful and sympathetic funeral director for many years. Graham prioritises taking care of our family during this trying time for them. "Having worked in local communities for many years, helping some of the most vulnerable in our society, I was able to transfer these skills when achieving a long term dream to be a funeral director". Paige Ridsdale Funeral Director Paige is currently working towards her funeral director qualifications through an apprenticeship. She has moved to us, having previously worked at another Funeral Directors, to continue this work and we look forward to giving her all the training and guidance she needs. Paige will make an excellent Funeral Director with her commitment to families to provide the very best care. Paige was recognised for her achievements by being awarded finalist in the 2023 Good Funeral Awards. Adam Thurston Managing Director/Accounts Manager Adam serves as both the accounts manager and the managing director of the Marske office for Roseberry Funeral Service. We all take satisfaction in performing tasks to the best of our abilities, and Adam has finished three years of coursework to earn level 4 AAT (Association of Account Technicians). He is present in our Guisborough office and is always available to help you with any queries you might have. Kerry Garbutt Funeral Administrator Kerry joins our team following a full career within administration. She has well practiced attention to detail and knows from experience what it means to families for everything to be perfect. Steve Funeral Assistant Steve worked for many years withing Redcar and Cleveland Council. His time there included within the bereavement services. When he retired, he joined our team as a funeral assistant. This is a role that has many aspects to it, but Steve's professional and caring nature means he is always the right man to assist. John Funeral Assistant John joined our team wanting to do something more following semi-retirement. He has been part of our team for many years as a bearer. He does this role with great professionalism and care. Gavin Funeral Assistant Gavin joined our team after coming to the North East to be with family. Gavin is retired but enjoys his role with us and caring for families in need. Neil Funeral Assistant Neil joined our team in early 2024 and is following a life long dream of working within the funeral profession. He has great attention to detail and wants everything to go perfectly for each and every funeral service. Robert Funeral Assistant Robert brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the profession. His calm, respectful presence and attention to detail ensure that every funeral is carried out with the utmost care and dignity. With professionalism at the heart of everything he does, Robert is committed to making sure every farewell is as perfect as it can be – because every farewell matters.

Roseberry Funeral Service of Guisbrough,serving the communities in and around Guisborough since 2021. We have a calming environment that has also been fully inspected Roseberry Funeral Service - Guisborough HCL House, Rectory Lane, Guisborough, TS14 7DL Tel: 01287 260180 At Roseberry Funeral Service we offer affordable quality with exceptional service. We pride ourselves on being a beacon to the community. We know how important it can be for you and your family to say your farewells exactly the way you want to. Your well-being is of utmost importance to us, so we will do everything we can to give your loved one a fitting farewell, whilst ensuring you receive all of the support and guidance you need. It was important to us that Guisborough had an independent funeral directors, especially being my home town. We started serving the community of Guisborough in early 2022 after months of renovation. We understand that arranging a funeral can be difficult, which is why we want you to know that we are here to give you our full support at every step. We’re happy to arrange funerals in person, at your home, or via Microsoft Teams. Whenever you have a question, or need our support, we will be here for you – just call on the number below. Email our team Meet our team CMA Following a two and a half year investigation into the funeral sector, the CMA has published a set of requirements, in the form of a legally binding Order under the Enterprise Act 2002, that ALL UK funeral businesses must abide by. There are a number of steps all UK funeral firms must now take, by 16 September 2021. To read the full report, please click here Click here to complete contact form

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!

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 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