Additional Services
Mandir (Chapel of Rest)
Our mandir (Chapel of Rest) is available to all of our clients for paying their last respects (darshan) to their loved ones, also available for the final rights service before heading to the crematorium/ cemetery.
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Please note: You have one slot available for viewing included in the full service package Monday – Friday between the hours of 10am – 4pm. Should you wish to use our mandir (Chapel of Rest) for further viewing or for the final rights service this will be charged at a cost of £150.00 per hour.
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Floral Tributes
Many families now choose the option of having both floral tributes and donations to a charity in memory of a loved one.
Floral Tributes can be selected by visiting the link below, for you to select coffin sprays and wreaths or to create a more personalised tribute. The floral tributes can be delivered to our office or directly to the house or crematorium, depending on your preference.
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Funeral Flowers Specialist has been a family owned business, established in 2005. Funeral flowers and sympathy flowers are an important way that we convey condolences and enhance a solemn funeral service.
Funeral Flowers Specialist London Order Online 0208 459 2828
www.funeralflowersspecialist.co.uk
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Donations
If donations are desired we can provide a donation basket at the service, we can either return the donations back to you following the service, or we can look after the donations on your behalf and send them directly to the charity.
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Orders of Service
Funeral stationary is another way of personalising a funeral, it also gives the family something to treasure and keep after the service. We can provide Order of Service Sheets, Memorial Cards and thank you cards if required
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Catering
Catering services contacts available on request.
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Releasing of Doves
The realising of doves is a beautiful way to conclude the funeral service, a final goodbye for the family members and friends. The doves can be released personally by the family or they can fly straight from the basket.
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Photographers
A photo album captures the different emotions and memories of the day with beautiful uplifting photographs for you to keep and treasure. The photographer would be very discreet and take photographs at the home address, funeral service and at the wake.
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Standard Bearers
Standard bearers can be supplied by us at a cost of £75 per bearer (minimum 4 bearers required). Additional bearers will be required depending on weight of the coffin at the same rate per bearer.
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Musical Tributes
We can arrange a selection of musicians for the service if desired, such as a bagpiper, soloist, organist or bugler, if you require any other musicians please ask.
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Condolence Books
A condolence book gives you a chance to read and share memories of a loved one. We can arrange this for you, pricing will depend on choice of condolence book and current availability (Minimum 5 days lead time).
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Priest, Celebrant & Officiants
A Priest will lead the funeral prayers, which will normally include a religious final rites service & reading from your chosen scripture. Members of family and friends are also invited to read a prayer or give a eulogy for the person who has died.
A Funeral Celebrant and Officiant both coordinate and conduct various aspects of a funeral service in conjunction with the immediate family of the deceased, A Funeral celebrant does not impose a faith based agenda within their ceremony work, they are often chosen by families who prefer a non religious ceremony,
We are happy to put you in touch with Priest and Celebrants for you to discuss your requirements or you can click below for further information
Shastri Niteshbhai Mehta Contact Number: 07949772538 / 02082482962 Email: nhsmaharaj@gmail.com Areas Covered: All over UK Specialities: All types of Hindu religious pooja, including Swaminarayan, Jain, Hindu-Punjabi, Sindhi & Marathi.
Shastri Parth Mehta Contact Number: 07943706730 / 02082482962 Email: priestmehta@gmail.com Areas Covered: All over UK Specialities: All types of Hindu religious pooja, including Swaminarayan, Jain, Hindu-Punjabi, Sindhi & Marathi.
Shastri Sagar Shukla Contact Number: 07943706721 Email: hindupriestsagar@gmail.com Areas Covered: All over UK Specialities: All types of Hindu religious pooja, including Swaminarayan, Jain, Hindu-Punjabi, Sindhi & Marathi.
Contact Number - 07940 715666 Areas covered - Greater London and Home Counties Email Address - sonal@sonaldave.com Specialities - The passing of a loved one is life-changing. It changes perspective and starts a new chapter for the family and friends left behind. However, it is also a time to celebrate the life of your loved one. I create funeral ceremonies that commemorate a life. I write from the heart, listening to your stories and reliving your memories with you. I support you during this