Paying for the funeral Accounts are sent out approximately two weeks after the funeral. If you think you will be unable to meet the cost of the funeral, you should discuss it with your Funeral Director as soon as possible. You may be eligible for help from the Social Fund, or depending on where the death took place, from other agencies. Your Funeral Director will be able to give information on making a claim from this Fund but will he unable to confirm whether you are entitled to assistance or to what value. Wills and probate A will is a legal document which sets out how the deceased's estate should be dealt with and takes effect on death.
Most wills are quite simple.
Some however can be more complex. Whichever is the case you would be best advised to seek advice from a solicitor who deals in the administration of estates. Memorials A wide choice of memorials are available to those who wish to erect a lasting tribute in memory of their loved ones. The funeral process The body of the deceased is normally held at the funeral home or chapel where relatives and close friends will meet on the day of the funeral to hold a short service. It may be that if a crematorium funeral is taking place the service will be held at the crematorium instead.