Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

Knox & Son Funeral Directors can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

Knox & Son Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Knox & Son Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Jane Ballmann

Lovely and helpful throughout went through everything and explained in detail. Helped settle any worries. I would like to thank Alan for being so helpful and lovely throughout.…

Steph

We couldn't have asked for, or expected, anything better for Mum. From arrangements to the final service, everything was faultless. Thanks to Kirsty, Simon and the whole team.

Brian Potter

The staff were helpful throughout the whole process of arranging my Dad's funeral from the initial meeting through to follow up communications. We were listened to and where necessary helpful suggestions were made. Knox and Son made a difficult time easier.

David Ballantyne

Jo who arranged my sons funeral was amazing from start to finish her support was everything we needed during such a difficult time…

Karen Rhodes

From start to finish the service, support, respect and sensitivity from Knox was outstanding. Our initial meeting was with Alan Hodgkiss, he was kind, caring, showed emphathy throughout the meeting and provided the details we needed without overloading us with information at a really difficult…

Joanne Bradley

I cannot recommend this company enough. My mum was on end of life care, Kirsty came out to my home and discussed with myself and my mum all of her wishes. Sadly my mum passed the following morning. Kirsty made sure my mums wishes were…

Hayley Keating

Exceptional support. Great knowledge and advice from a thoroughly respectful team. Our loved one was cared for really well.

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