Flexibility and Options We are more adaptable to individual needs, allowing for personal wishes and additions like viewing, specific dressing, or a small farewell gathering at our funeral home before cremation. Often offers a rigid. “no-frills” service with no flexibility for personalisation requests. Community Investment You will be supporting a local family business with our roots in your community, employing three generations of our family and locals contributing to the local economy. Profits are typically sent to a national or international corporate entity, with zero direct benefit to the local community. Dignity and Respect We will ensure that your loved one is handled with care and dignity within our community, in exactly the same manner we would care for one of our family. Focusing on respectful handling in our own facilities throughout the process. The scale of their operations will lead to a less personal or potentially distressing experience. Your loved one is often kept in the hospital facilities until close to the cremation - sometimes for many weeks. Return of Ashes We offer a personal service of collecting the ashes from the crematorium, and arranging to get them back to you, in a short time frame (normally about 72 hours) May take several weeks to return ashes to you, sometimes via post or courier, which can feel less personal. Ongoing Support We will offer ongoing support and guidance, including advice on memorial services, scattering options, and signposting to bereavement support. Less likely to offer ongoing, personalised bereavement support after the cremation.
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