There are many options available to families after a funeral or receiving the ashes following cremation. We can help you choose a fitting tribute to remember your loved one.
Once the cremation service has taken place, your funeral arranger is on hand to explain the options available for you to lay the ashes to rest and choose a memorial for your loved one.
We can arrange the interment of cremated remains into a cemetery or churchyard and supply memorial tablets or plaques, as appropriate. We also offer crafted urns if you wish to keep the ashes, or we can arrange for the ashes to become keepsakes.
The majority of people choose to have the ashes laid to rest in a crematorium garden of remembrance and choose a memorial or plaque.
If you are unsure what to do with the ashes, you do not have to rush into making your decision but can keep them in an urn or casket while you make your mind up.
If you want to bury the ashes on private land, do get permission of the landowner. If you bury the ashes on your own land, you should check your council’s zoning permissions.
You need permission to scatter the ashes on water from any landowner, following The Environment Agency’s guidelines. They advise using a biodegradable urn for putting ashes into the sea.
We offer a variety of memorials that can be designed to reflect the life of your loved one.
You can choose to have ashes created into jewellery and we offer several options.
We can arrange for the ashes to be sent to another part of the UK if required. To have the ashes sent to another country, we will need to complete some legal paperwork for a fee.
Once the burial service for your loved one has taken place, your funeral arranger is on hand to explain the options available for you to mark the grave.
We have a range of headstones, plaques and surrounds in a variety or stone and marble that can be designed or personalised to reflect the person who has died.
As most cemeteries require at least six months for the ground to settle, you have some time to decide on your final choice.
Find out more“We were in the very sad position of losing both my in-laws within a very short period of time and used Donna and her team at Welham Jones Swanley on both occasions. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Donna was compassionate, kind and made us feel completely at ease when helping us with the arrangements on both occasions. Donna’s professionalism shone through and she really is the loveliest of people! Her team on both of the days of the services were outstanding. They guided us through with compassion and understanding during a very difficult and traumatic couple of days. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.”
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