Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

Personal Choice Funeral Directors can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

Personal Choice Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Personal Choice Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Ken and his team provide a caring and dignified service where you always feel that your loved ones are well looked after and that your feelings and thoughts count…

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The team that collected my late mum from her home on the night she passed away were very polite and understanding on what we as a family were going through. On the day of the funeral they made all of us feel comfortable and relaxed.

Colin T

We were impressed with the whole team who all treated us with empathy and kindness, but Steve went above and beyond with help prior to the funeral, and to make the actual day as perfect and run as smoothly as possible. We are also very…

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Supportive kind and caring to me after the death of my husband, I know he is in safe hands with them and that is a relief. Thank you all again for you kindness

Joanne Britton

Martyn & the team at Personal Choice in Par handled the arrangements for the burial of our late father, Clarence Paull, of Lawhibbet Farm near Castledore on Monday, 13th November 2023 at St Sampsons Church, Golant. The care, consideration and support given by Martyn &…

Gillian Paull

Spot on . Thank you very much . You did Irene proud .

Martin Skews

Back in March 2022, we were organising the funeral for my Dear Mum and just two weeks after she died My Dear Dad died. John was exceptionally kind in helping us to organise the burials of my parents, he even took time to ring me…

Jayne3345

Ken Newcombe and the fabulous team are a credit to their profession. They did my Uncle Ray's funeral in Tywardreath last week. It was dignified, caring and just what he wanted. Thank you from the Coles family.

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