Following the day of the funeral

Following the day of the funeral your funeral director can continue to provide help and support by making arrangements for the scattering or burial of cremated remains following a cremation, arranging a memorial headstone, arranging an acknowledgement notice in your local newspaper and advising you on where to go for bereavement support.

Cremated remains

You can be assured that cremation procedures are very strictly regulated and great care will be taken to ensure that cremated remains are kept separate from anyone else's.

Dealing with cremated remains is a very important part of the funeral rite, yet can often be overlooked. There are many options available, including:

• Scattering in the crematorium gardens or even at sea 
• Burial in the local churchyard, cemetery or woodland site
• Burial or scattering in your own garden
• Keeping the cremated remains at home

Sometimes people choose to hold a ceremony when the scattering takes place. Your local funeral director can advise you on any questions or concerns you may have about the scattering of cremated remains.

Sometimes when planning to scatter cremated remains you may need permission from landowners or authorities, if you are planning to scatter cremated remains on public land then seek advice and permission beforehand.

They can also advise you on the range of ashes caskets and urns that are available and on options for memorials, including plaques that can be placed with a tree or shrub.

Memorials

Memorial masonry in the form of a headstone at a graveside or other type of monument are popular and give family and friends a place to go to reflect and remember their loved one from time to time. 

A memorial can also be a park bench, a tree or another item dedicated to the life of a loved one. Visit our memorial section for further information and advice on memorials or speak to your local funeral director.

Acknowledgement notices

Following the funeral you may wish to arrange an acknowledgement notice in your local or national newspaper. Your funeral director can help and support you with this.

Bereavement support

Clearly, once the funeral is over you may still have feelings of grief. Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is difficult, and although some people appear to cope well following a bereavement, others may struggle to cope with how they are feeling.

If you find it difficult to cope, you may wish to seek help from a bereavement counselor or other suitable support groups. Ask your funeral director about support available in your local area. A member of the local clergy may also be able to advise.