A choice of funeral is a highly personal decision which should truly reflect the wishes of your loved one and the deceased’s family.<\/p>\n
It’s the individual touches that can make any service special – and we love to include these for you. For example, you might want the funeral cort\u00e8ge to drive past Anfield (or Goodison!), alongside the Mersey or on Penny Lane? Or\u00a0would you like\u00a0your guests to wear a particular colour?\u00a0 It\u2019s completely your decision<\/p>\n
It\u2019s our job to make your wishes happen. Together, we\u2019ll create a unique and fitting tribute.<\/p>\n
Of course, this is a personal decision \u2013 often influenced by factors such as family tradition, religion or the previously expressed wishes of your loved one. Whatever your decision – we can help you with the arrangements.<\/p>\n
You have the option of dressing the deceased in their own clothing, and you can also decorate the coffins \u00a0to reflect an interest or hobby they may have enjoyed.<\/p>\n
The most common form of burial is in a churchyard or cemetery. Depending on local regulations and availability, you usually have the choice between using a new or existing grave.<\/p>\n
Existing graves:\u00a0<\/em><\/span>\u00a0If a grave is already in existence, perhaps as part of a family plot, we\u2019ll need the deeds of the grave or other related documents. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have them, we can help you locate them. We will also need to check there is enough space.<\/p>\n New graves:<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>When purchasing a new grave, some authorities may allow you to reserve or purchase grave space next to it.<\/p>\n There are alternatives to burial in a churchyard or cemetery of course. These include burial in a vault, burial at sea and woodland burials. Our team are happy to talk through these options with you.<\/p>\n Please note that a burial has fewer restrictions about the placing of possessions, choice of clothing and decoration than a cremation. We can advise you on any restrictions.<\/p>\n If you decide to choose a\u00a0cremation,\u00a0at the crematorium\u00a0you can choose between a full service or a shorter committal service. You can hold a service or church or another location before holding a shorter committal service in the crematorium.<\/p>\n The end of the service is usually called the committal. There may be a closing of curtains as the committal takes place, or the coffin may move gently from sight.<\/p>\n There are some restrictions (metal objects and certain materials) on what can be included in a committal. You can discuss your wishes with us.<\/p>\n Please contact us on 0151 733 3323\u00a0(24-hour manned line) to discuss the requirements for the funeral you are planning.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Choosing the right service for you A choice of funeral is a highly personal decision which should truly reflect the wishes of your loved one and the deceased’s family. It’s the individual touches that can make any service special – and we love to include these for you. For example, you might want the funeral […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":44,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"page-third-level.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leadbetter-murphy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Arranging a cremation<\/h3>\n