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Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, Wm. Dodgson & Son Funeral Services are here...

First Steps, Arranging a Funeral

Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits

Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...

First Steps

How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

First Steps

How to prepare for the death of a loved one

When a loved one has a terminal illness and you’re forced to start preparing for their death,...

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How to send a funeral invitation and ask people to a funeral

Inviting friends and relatives to a loved one’s funeral service or memorial service can feel overwhelming while...

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If the coroner is involved

Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...

First Steps

Inquests

An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...

First Steps

Letting people know

Along with relatives and friends, there are a number of people that you’ll need to advise about...

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Live Stream Funeral Service: A Helpful Guide

When a loved one passes, making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially when considering family and friends...

Arranging a Funeral

Memorial Masonry

Wm. Dodgson & Son Funeral Services can talk to you about all the options available and help you organise your chosen memorial....

Arranging a Funeral

Paying for a funeral

Wm. Dodgson & Son Funeral Services will quote for all the costs for all elements of the funeral on our estimate. A...

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