Arranging a Funeral
We operate a 24 hours a day 365 days a year personal service. Our service to you starts as soon as contact is made by yourself, either by telephone or calling in to see us personally.
If the deceased died at home, a Hospice or nursing home we recommend the conveyance of the deceased to our funeral home private chapel. In some cases the Coroner will require us to convey the deceased to the Coroner’s hospital chapel.
At a time to suit you the Funeral Director will discuss all the options available in order to fulfil your personal needs and requirements for the funeral arrangements either in your own home or at our funeral home.
We will take care of, on your behalf, all the necessary paperwork, liaise with doctors, hospitals, ministers, speakers, caterers, florists, newspaper notices etc. as appropriate. Professional Fees & Disbursements Professional fees Professional fees are the charges under the control of the Funeral Director.
These include Funeral Directors attendance to all arrangements, completion of necessary documentation, delivery of the same by hand, telephone calls, home visits and personal supervision of the funeral, the provision of a hearse, a coffin suitable for either cremation or burial. The conveyance of the deceased to our premises, full preparation hygienic treatment and care of the deceased. Disbursements Disbursements are the charges paid out by the Funeral Director on behalf of the family while arranging the funeral. Examples of these are:
- Cemetery fees
- Crematorium fees
- Doctors fees
- Parochial fees
- Ministers / speakers fees
- Obituaries / acknowledgments
- Flowers
- Catering
Help with Funeral Costs
We are not able to guarantee the availability of any social fund funeral payments as every family circumstance will differ. The social fund may make a contribution towards the cost of a simple funeral within the United Kingdom. This includes:
- Conveying the deceased to our funeral home Chapel if they died away from home but within the United Kingdom
- Cemetery fees or Cremation fees
- Contribution towards the fees of the Funeral Director
- Doctor’s fees
You can get help with the cost of the funeral if you or your partner qualify for one of the following benefits or entitlements:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credits
- Housing Benefits
- Council Tax Benefit
- Working Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element
- Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element.
Benefit advice about Funeral Payments (payable to the responsible person if in receipt of qualifying benefits) may be obtained from The Social Fund, Tel: 0845 608 8545 during office hours and at www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk.
For advice on Bereavement Benefit (this may be payable to the widow(er)/civil partner if the deceased was Male under 65 / Female under 60 years) Tel: 0845 608 8545.
Any queries regarding Pensions and Allowances can be directed to The Pension Service. Tel: 0845 6060 265 www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
If the deceased was in receipt of a War Pension, you need to telephone the Veterans Agency on Freephone 0800 169 2277 www.veterans-uk.info.
Check if there is any money available from:
- Bank or Building Society accounts of the deceased
- Insurance Death Policies
- Charity Grants
- Payments made by a pension scheme or relative
- Savings you have in a bank or building society
- Premium Bonds
- National Savings
- Cash
Office opening hours: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm. 24 hour call out service.
Cotgrave Office:
A. M. Buckingham Independent Funeral Services
6 The Precinct
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3JQ
Telephone:
0115 989 0060
Clifton Office:
A. M. Buckingham Independent Funeral Services
632 Farnborough Road
Clifton
Nottingham
NG11 9GU
Telephone:
0115 784 4351
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