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Arranging a Funeral

How to send a funeral invitation and ask people to a funeral

Inviting friends and relatives to a loved one’s funeral service or memorial service can feel overwhelming while...

First Steps

How to prepare for the death of a loved one

When a loved one has a terminal illness and you’re forced to start preparing for their death,...

After a Funeral, First Steps

How to manage grief as a young person

Grieving is individual to every single person. Dealing with death is a challenging life event but when it...

First Steps

How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...

Arranging a Funeral, First Steps

Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits

Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...

Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors are here...

Arranging a Funeral

Bereavement Support

We are glad to be able to offer help and support at this difficult time. Our funeral...

After a Funeral

Arrangements for the ashes

The crematoriums are able to return a loved one’s ashes one working day after the cremation, and...

After a Funeral

After the Funeral

Once the funeral has taken place you can take your time to consider and arrange anything outstanding....

After a Funeral

After the Ceremony

What you choose to do after the ceremony itself is entirely up to you. Some people like...

After a Funeral

A list of things to cancel when someone dies

There are lots of things to think about when someone close to you passes away, not least...

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