Parkgrove Funeral Directors
Burial Services
A traditional and meaningful way to say goodbye, guided with care from the very first call.
Understanding burial
A lasting place to visit, reflect and remember.
Burial is one of the most traditional forms of farewell, where your loved one is laid to rest in a cemetery or burial ground. For many families, it offers a lasting place to visit, reflect and remember.
A burial service may take place in a church, chapel, or another meaningful location, followed by a committal at the graveside.
Some families choose a fully attended service, while others prefer a quieter, more private arrangement. There is no right or wrong choice, only what feels most fitting.
What happens when you choose burial
Clear guidance through every stage.
We will guide you through every decision, including the type of service, burial location and personal touches.
Bringing your loved one into our care
Following your phone call, we will bring your loved one into our care, with dignity and respect, at any time of day or night.
Making arrangements together
We will talk through the service, timings, location, music, flowers, readings and the details that matter to your family.
Choosing a burial plot
If a grave is not already owned, we will help arrange this with the cemetery on your behalf. You may also reopen an existing family grave, where permitted.
The funeral service
This may take place in a church, chapel, or another setting that reflects your loved one’s life.
The graveside committal
Family and friends gather at the graveside, where final words are shared before the coffin is gently lowered.
Personalising the service
Every burial can be shaped around the person you are remembering.
Every burial can be shaped to reflect the life and personality of the person you are remembering.
Coffins and caskets
From simple designs to more traditional or bespoke options.
Service style
Religious, non religious, or something entirely personal.
Music and readings
You may include hymns, songs, poems, or spoken tributes.
Flowers and tributes
From a single stem to full arrangements.
Grave and memorial
Headstones and inscriptions can provide a lasting tribute and place of remembrance.
Understanding the costs
Transparent estimates before decisions are made.
The cost of a burial can vary depending on your choices, including the burial plot, service and personal touches.
We will always provide a clear, transparent estimate, helping you make informed decisions without pressure.
Burial fees can vary by cemetery and local authority.
We will explain what applies to your chosen cemetery and include the relevant third party fees in your estimate.
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Burial grounds across Angus.
We can help arrange burial services across Arbroath, Carnoustie, Monifieth and Sidlaw, Forfar, Kirriemuir and the Glens, Brechin and Montrose.
Arbroath
Support with burial arrangements in and around Arbroath.
Carnoustie, Monifieth and Sidlaw
Guidance with local cemetery arrangements and grave enquiries.
Forfar, Kirriemuir and the Glens
Careful support for families arranging a burial across the local area.
Brechin and Montrose
We will help with cemetery details, service planning and arrangements.
Looking for a specific burial ground?
Tell us the cemetery or area you have in mind and we will help confirm what is possible.
Enquire or plan a burial
Our caring team are on hand 24/7 to assist you at every step.
Call us at any time for calm, practical guidance about burial arrangements.