The most important first step when someone passes away is to have the death verified by a medical professional. How to do this will depend on where they died.
The most important first step when someone passes away is to have the death verified by a medical professional. How to do this will depend on where they died.
If a death occurs suddenly outside of a medical setting or the deceased has not been seen by a medical professional in approximately the last fourteen days:
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While the Coroner completes their investigations, you are welcome to contact us for any further help and assistance.
Our team is available 24 hours a day to offer support, whether you need practical guidance or simply someone to talk to. This support is available to you even if you choose not to use our services.
To speak to a member of our family, please find your nearest office below or request a call back.
Once the death has been verified and a funeral director has been instructed, you can contact your local registry office to register the death.
All deaths must be registered at the Registry Office within the district where your loved one’s death occurred, and within five working days of the death.
At W. Uden & Sons, we believe that the highest standard of service begins with listening carefully to your wishes and offering thoughtful, professional guidance every step of the way.
To help you feel more informed and supported, we have put together a brief guide outlining the key arrangements involved in both burial and cremation.
To ensure the cremation takes place, we will:
We also recommend considering what you would like to happen with your loved one’s cremated remains. Options include collecting the ashes after the cremation, choosing a place for scattering, or selecting an urn or keepsake to keep them safe. You can view our selection of urns and keepsakes here.
To ensure the Burial takes place we will:
In addition, for burial we will need to know If the burial will take place in a new or a pre-existing grave
Consideration For New Graves:
Considerations for Existing Graves:
Cemeteries and cemetery authorities, often have differing Rules and Regulations, so for further advice, please contact us and we can explain these matters in further detail
When we arrange the funeral with you, we will require information about the deceased, for example their date of birth and the address of their place of residence. We will also discuss the location of the funeral service, the date and timing of the funeral, coffin or casket requirements, limousines and after-care
Once your loved one is in our care, we will be able to guide you with regards to the opportunity to view them in our Chapel of Rest.Â
Please bring in any personal clothing you would like your loved one to be dressed in as soon as possible and notify us of any special instructions.
Our online funeral estimator makes it easy to explore available options and instantly receive a personalised cost estimate.
Once complete, you can download your quote as a PDF, share it with family, or request a call from our team.
