Planning a Funeral in Swansea
The funeral industry is changing, and John Edwards Funeral Directors have anticipated this shift. With our forward thinking approach, we are able to provide quality funeral services and prices which are focused on preserving the memory and life of your departed, whether you want an elegant ceremony or something more traditional at an affordable price.
Our attention to detail sets us apart from other funeral directors.
Our small business approach gives you the personalised funeral services and prices that larger companies just cannot provide, all while staying true to what matters most in this difficult time of loss – your needs!
To find out more about our funeral services and prices, please download our Free Guide “Funeral Services and Prices”.Â
WE'LL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE DETAIL
How we can help
We will guide you through the details, advising you of all the options and choices available and working with you to arrange a funeral that is personal to your family.
For some, a simple funeral is all that is required, whilst others prefer a more elaborate service. The person making the arrangements must have the authority of the family to do so and be able to make decisions and give instructions, as they will be responsible for arranging payment.
We can meet to discuss the arrangements at our funeral home, your home or a location of your choice, such as a solicitor’s office or friend’s home.
A FUNERAL THAT MATCHES YOUR WISHES
What’s important?
Our team’s focus is on giving you a funeral which matches your beliefs and values.
We will work with people of all faiths, no matter their faith or lack thereof. For our Muslim community, we offer cotton shrouds that are approved by the Islamic authorities.
We can lead funeral services without any religious beliefs, or introduce you to a Humanist celebrant, who will help make sure the person is celebrating their life with meaning.
We will always be here to guide you…
As you plan the funeral for your loved one, its a unique opportunity to celebrate their life and we will be happy to provide helpful advice throughout. Our caring team will be available by phone or in-person at any time – we have a 24hr Emergency phone line if you need to discuss our funeral services or have concerns, we will always be happy to help. Download our free guide to find out more about our Funeral Services and Prices.Â
What does a Funeral Director do?
It goes without saying that a bereavement is a very difficult time, and to add to those difficulties families need to make quite a lot of decisions in connection with the funeral, and the immediate after effects.
Funeral Directors are aware of the emotional turmoil experienced by grieving families. We will be there to gently guide , answer your questions, and help you to reach sensible decisions, within your budget.
After discussing your requirements, John Edwards Funeral Directors will arrange the funeral you want, taking on the responsibility for organising every aspect of the event and delivering it to the highest professional standards.
Taking their lead from your instructions. Here is an example of our funeral services and what we can do….
Before the Funeral
- Transferring the deceased to the funeral home or assisting you if you wish the deceased to remain at home prior to the funeral.
- Providing facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral.
- Dealing with all necessary paperwork
- Placing death notices in local and/or national newspapers and online.
The Funeral Service
- Ensuring your wishes and those of the deceased are reflected in the funeral arrangements including:
- Any musical requests or other special tributes; funeral vehicles, catering at a venue of your choice following the funeral
- Order of Service sheets at the funeral service; floral tributes and, accepting and caring for floral tributes delivered to their premises prior to the funeral
- Offering a choice of coffins and caskets to suit a range of budgets and individual choice
- Accepting donations, online or in person, for a nominated charity in lieu of flowers on your behalf.
After the Funeral
- Helping you to arrange for ashes to be scattered or preserved in a memorial casket following a cremation.
- Arranging obituary cards or ‘thank you’ cards.
- If appropriate, arranging for transfer of either the deceased or the cremated remains to another area of the country, or repatriation overseas.
Open and Honest Funeral Services and Prices
We are confident in our prices because we think it’s important to be upfront and honest with you about your options.
The final funeral costs will depend on the options you choose, for example, the type of coffin and funeral vehicles, or if you require flowers, stationery or memorials. Third party fees that are out of our control may also vary by location, including minister, celebrant, doctors and crematorium / burial fees.
During the funeral arrangement, you will have as much time as you need and we will guide you through the available options to suit both your budget and wishes.
We will give you total privacy to discuss or alter anything you wish before you make your final choices. A detailed written estimate of all the agreed costs will then be provided, followed by a fully itemised invoice after the funeral has taken place.
Our costs are based on 3 components. For the overall funeral costs please download our free guide “Funeral Services and Prices”.
Funeral Costs 2021
Cremation Prices
All Funeral Packages can be included in a pre-paid funeral plan which will incur an additional arrangement fee of £249.
*N.B. The Direct Service is aimed at people who simply want the deceased to be taken to the Crematorium and is a fixed package.It is not possible to add additional services.
Burial Prices – Existing Grave
All Funeral Packages can be included in a pre-paid funeral plan which will incur an additional arrangement fee of £249.
All prices valid until 31/3/22.
Burial Prices – New Grave
All Funeral Packages can be included in a pre-paid funeral plan which will incur an additional arrangement fee of £249.
All prices valid until 31/3/22.
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