Role of a funeral director

The main role of a funeral director is to lead and make arrangements for funerals, burials and cremations. They also work with bereaved families, lending their support, assisting with paperwork and helping them to plan a thoughtful, personal tribute to the memory of their loved one.

Following the initial contact with a client, our first responsibility is to collect details from the friends or relatives of the deceased. We will then arrange for the deceased to be taken to our chapel of rest prior to the funeral. Following this, we will schedule an appointment with the family at our offices or arrange to visit them at their home. 

What happens at our offices

During the visit to our offices, we may discuss the following:

• The proposed date and venue for the service
• Whether a religious or secular service is required
• Whether a cremation or traditional burial is required
• Choice of casket
• Clothing requests for the deceased
• Obituary arrangements
• Floral requirements and/or charity donations
• Transportation (i.e. hearse, limousine, etc.)
• Memorial options

The above are standard expectations, but if you have any specific requests for your loved one, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.

Arranging a funeral

When a friend or loved one passes away, having to make arrangements for the funeral can create unnecessary stress during a difficult time. To help relieve some of the pressure for you and your family, you may wish to consult an experienced funeral director.

We are independent funeral directors, catering to families of all beliefs and denominations on the island. If you are currently dealing with bereavement, we would like to offer our services to you. Our experienced, compassionate funeral directors will be on hand to lend their support and assist with any legal paperwork. We work with you to plan a respectful tribute to the life of your loved one.

The procedure to be followed will depend on the circumstances of the death.