Dealing with a death of a loved one can be an incredibly difficult time. As well as the emotional side of things there are also the practicalities of arranging a funeral which need to be taken into account. At Joseph C Roberts we have been helping people who have loved a lost one for many…
Planning a funeral can often be a difficult time for close family members. As well as being an emotional period for all concerned, the need to search out information, make decisions and choose parts of the funeral service can be stressful too. This is why more and more people are starting to think about their…
For those on benefits there are schemes available to help with funeral costs. One such fund is the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Funeral scheme which provides people who are on qualifying benefits with help towards the payment of cremation or burial fees. In addition it allows up to £700 for other items such as the…
When somebody dies there are several things which need to be done in the days following their passing. First of all, it is important to obtain a medical certificate from either a hospital doctor or from a GP. This certificate is needed in order to be able to officially register the person’s death. It is…
