Help & Advice

Help and advice with every aspect of planning a funeral

At Pritchard a Griffiths Cyf we can provide as much or as little help as you need when it comes to planning a funeral.
Call our Porthmadog office

What to do when a death occurs

In a hospital 
The nursing staff will contact the next of kin as soon as possible and a doctor will issue the death certificate.

In a nursing or residential home
The process here is usually very similar to a hospital. It's best to talk to the home your relative lives in to make sure any special wishes will be acknowledged.

At home 
If the death is expected, contact your doctor's surgery as soon as reasonably possible and they will arrange a visit to issue a death certificate.

If the death is sudden or unexpected, calling an ambulance and the police is the best thing to do. A post-mortem may be required before a funeral can be arranged. 

Whatever the situation, we are here 24/7 to arrange for transport and care of the deceased.

Registering the death

A death needs to be registered at the local registrar's office within 5 days.
 
The death is usually registered by a relative but this can also be done by the owner of the premises where the death occurred or the person organising the funeral.

Planning a funeral

After a death, it can feel as though things are moving very quickly and like there is a lot of pressure to make sure everything is organised in the right way. Our caring funeral directors are here to take away as much of the strain as possible and help to get things organised.

When thinking about the funeral, think about the person's likes or dislikes, religious requirements, any environmental considerations, any music they would like to be played etc.

We recommend keeping a notebook handy to note things down as they come to you.
Funeral services

Direct cremations

Direct cremations take place without a service happening and are suitable for those who wish to pay their respects in their own way. This option also means you do not have to feel like you are paying for extra services which do not feel appropriate.
Saying your final goodbye to a loved one is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do.

Pritchard a Griffiths Cyf is here for support and advice whenever you need it. Call us on
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