Burial Funerals
What Is A Burial Funeral?
A burial funeral is a traditional ceremony where the deceased is laid to rest in the ground, typically within a cemetery or burial ground.
Burial offers the ability for your loved one to be laid to rest alongside a loved one, in a companion or family plot.
This service is often chosen for its sense of tradition, permanence, and the opportunity it provides for family and friends to say a final goodbye in a meaningful and respectful way.
Burial Service
A burial service can be tailored to reflect the life, values, and wishes of the deceased. The service before burial can take place at a church or cemetery. Traditionally, the mourners arrive and are seated in the church before the funeral procession arrives. The coffin will be carried down the aisle and carefully placed on the catafalque, which is a raised box or platform at the head of the chapel.
The minister leads the service and will include readings, hymns, and prayers, which you can choose to personalise the service.
At the end of the service, the coffin is then transported to the graveside for the committal, with prayers and readings.
A burial service typically lasts between 20 minutes and one hour. A Church of England service typically lasts between 30 minutes and one hour, and a Catholic service lasts between 40 minutes and two hours, depending on the type of service chosen by the family.
Other Funeral Packages
Choose a Bespoke Funeral, or take a look at our other funeral packages to see if they better suit your needs and budget.
Bespoke Funeral
from £3,150
Our Bespoke Funeral allows you to create a truly personalised funeral.
This package is suitable for either a cremation or burial and gives you the widest range of options.
Simple Funeral
from £2,595
For those who don’t want all the fuss of a traditional funeral, and would prefer a simpler send off, our Simple Funeral provides a cremation or burial funeral service but with fewer options and choices available to lower the cost.
The Burial Committal
For a burial, the committal is the process of lowering the coffin into the ground with additional prayers and readings said at this final moment.
Family members may wish to scatter soil or flowers into the grave if they wish.
After the mourners have left, the grave will be carefully and respectfully filled.
Graveside Memorials
Burial funerals provide a permanent location where loved ones can visit to pay their respects, reflect, and find solace.
Burial grounds often offer peaceful, serene environments that provide comfort to grieving families.
Graveside memorials can include headstones, statues, or sculptures. Still, whilst the choice of the headstone and what is on it is yours to make the deceased’s family, it will also need to be in line with the rules and regulations of the cemetery.
Standing By You Every Step Of The Way
At Thomas Furber & Co, we understand that arranging a cremation can be an emotional and challenging experience.
Our team is here to guide you through every step of the process, from selecting a burial plot to personalising the burial service. We are dedicated to ensuring that your loved one is cared for and honoured with dignity and respect.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your individual needs, we’re here to help you create a meaningful farewell for your loved one. Please contact us on 0121 477 2233.
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We are here to help you in every way we can. Please call or email us with any questions.
For urgent assistance, call us on 0121 427 2233. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.