PARKGROVE FUNERAL DIRECTORS
BURIAL SERVICES
A traditional and meaningful way to say goodbye, guided with care from the very first call.
UNDERSTANDING BURIAL
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
1. 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.
We will guide you through every decision, including the type of service, burial location, and personal touches.
2. Making Arrangements Together
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.)
3. Choosing a Burial Plot
4. The Funeral Service
This may take place in a church, chapel, or another setting that reflects your loved one’s life.
Family and friends gather at the graveside, where final words are shared before the coffin is gently lowered.
5. The Graveside Committal
PERSONALISING THE SERVICE
Every burial can be shaped to reflect the life and personality of the person you are remembering.
Coffins & Caskets
From simple designs to more traditional or bespoke options.
Service Style
Religious, non-religious, or something entirely personal.
Music & Readings
You may include hymns, songs, poems, or spoken tributes.
Flowers & Tributes
From a single stem to full arrangements.
Grave & Memorial
Headstones and inscriptions can provide a lasting tribute and place of remembrance.
UNDERSTANDING THE COSTS
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.
FIND A CEMETERY
ENQUIRE OR PLAN A BURIAL
Our caring team are on hand 24/7 to assist you at every step.