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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Memorial Masonry

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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Need advice?

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.

Personal Choice made the whole experience very calming. Melissa was so professional but friendly and empathetic. She ensured that we had all the information to make informed decisions for my mother's funeral. Thank you for making our heartbreaking situation that bit better. I would highly…

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Areally nice personal and professional experience from first contact to final goodbye from someone who really knows their business some lovely personal touches that comes from that experience and also a lovely , eloquent and meaningful service . I would thoroughly recommend these funeral directors…

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Steve Jones the funeral director was especially helpful throughout the process, from the initial meeting to the ceremony itself. I also thought the celebrant, Debbie Byrom, did a very good job, setting the right tone.…

Jonathan Vage

Very impressed with the service they provided, Pat at the office very caring and supportive along with Martyn and his team, gave my husband the send off he truly deserved. Thank you Liz.x…

Elizabeth Barron

Steve, Patricia, Ken and the rest of the team were exceptional in handling every step of the process after our wonderful Mum passed away in early December 2025. Everything was carried out with the utmost dignity and to the highest possible standards during what was…

Ross Maidment

All staff were amazing, very caring and very supportive

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Amazing care and attention to detail. Steve and Pat made everything so much easier for us. Thankyou so much.

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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…

Sue Chambers

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.

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