What to Do When Someone Dies If you have recently lost a loved one close family member and you are looking at what to do next, get in touch with Jim Gardener & Family Funeral Directors. Arranging a funeral or memorial service is what our team specialise in throughout the Cheshunt and surrounding areas. At Jim Gardener�s we are here to make sure you get support along every step of the way with your celebration of life and provide sensitive and professional support for all of our clients.
What Do I Do First? In these circumstances, a lot of people don�t know what to do first when someone passes away. If you are unsure of what to do first, simply get in touch with our team to discuss what your most suitable options are.
First, register the death by obtaining the medical certificate and the cause of death. Second, arrange for the deceased to be brought into our care while you prepare for the funeral or memorial. Thirdly let your loved ones aware of the funeral arrangements and where they need to be at what times.
Decide On the Funeral Type Deciding on the style of funeral your loved one can alter between burials, cremations or memorials. Once you have chosen the style of funeral you can then decide where you want to bury your loved one, the costs behind it, whether you need a cremation basket and where you want to hold the service.
Making this choice is a personal one for you and your family or loved ones. As your decision can be influenced by various factors, you need to discuss with us your budget, traditional, religion and your personal requests before moving further forward.
As funeral directors we will arrange:
The coffin Transfer of the deceased person and their place of death Care before the funeral Travel to the place of service All necessary paperwork and arrangements
The Day of the Funeral As there are so many different ways for the day of the funeral to go, it really matters to get it right the way you want it. When we start planning the funeral, whether it be yours as pre-planned or a loved ones, you can make sure the funeral will celebrate the individuality and life of the deceased. Our team spend all the time you need to discuss your options and create a unique commemoration that you will be proud of.
Choose from various options for the day of the funeral including:
Flowers Coffin Basket Wooden grave markers Metal Urns Horse-drawn carriages Dove releasing Floral tributes Repatriation
Let the Jim Gardener family take care of your needs at your time in need. We treat all clients like they are part of our own family and spend as much time as you need to make sure you get the serve arrangements you need.
With You Every Step of the Way As a family ran business, Jim Gardener, Kathy, Mark, Kate and Taylor put your needs and emotions first every time. We listen to what you have in mind for your loved ones and also take every step of the way with you as a supportive and trustworthy group of professional funeral directors.
Get in Touch To get in touch with our team and to enquire about arranging a funeral, use our contact form and we will get back in touch at the nearest opportunity. We will support you and your finest farewell for your loved ones.