P.J. Lundy Funeral Services
We offer a range of traditional and alternative funerals to suit your requirements. Religious and non-religious services and celebrations of life can be arranged. The arrangements can be made at our office or in the comfort of your own home.
We have a private Chapel of Rest where you can pay your last respects to your loved one. Floral tributes, Order of Service, attendance cards, obituaries and acknowledgment notices can be arranged to suit your requirements.
New memorials and additional inscriptions can be arranged through our local monumental stonemason.
What to do in the case of a death
There are certain practical matters to be taken care of. We hope the following information will be of assistance, please remember this is purely a guide and we will answer any queries you may have.
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How to register a death
How to register a death?
The death must be registered at the following office:
The Registrar’s Office
Museum Street
Warrington
WA1 1JX
Tel: 01925 442194
Opening hours: 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
The above office is for registering deaths occurring in the Borough of Warrington. For deaths outside the Borough of Warrington, please contact us for advice.
If the death has been referred to the Coroner, it cannot be registered until the Registrar has received authority from the Coroner.
You can speak to the Coroner’s officers on 01925 442475, 01925 442476 or 01925 442477
The death should normally be registered within five days unless the Registrar indicates this period may be extended.
You will need the following documents:
- The Medical Certificate of cause of death
- The deceased’s Medical Card, if available
- The deceased’s birth certificate, if available
You should tell the Registrar:-
- The date and place of death
- The deceased’s last (usual) address
- The deceased’s first names and surname (and maiden name where appropriate)
- The deceased’s date and place of birth (town and county, and country if born abroad)
- The deceased’s occupation and the name and occupation of the husband (where applicable)
- Whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds
- If the deceased was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow or widower
The Registrar will give you:-
- A Certificate for Burial or Cremation (known as the Green Form) unless the Coroner has given you an Order for Burial (Form 101) or a Certificate for Cremation (Form E). This gives permission for the body to be buried or for an application for cremation to be made. We will require this form as soon as possible.
- A Certificate of Registration of Death (Form BD8[rev]). This is for Social Security purposes only. Read the information on the back of the certificate. If any of it applies, fill in the certificate and send it to your Social Security office.
The Death Certificate
The Death Certificate
The Death Certificate is a certified copy of the entry in the Death Register. Certified copies are available for a fee. You will need a Death Certificate for banks, building societies, insurance companies etc.
Sudden Death and the Coroner
Sudden Death and the Coroner
The Coroner is a doctor or a lawyer responsible for investigating deaths in the following situations:-
- The deceased was not attended by a doctor during their last illness or, if the doctor who treated the deceased had not seen the deceased either after death or within 14 days before death.
- The death was violent or unnatural or occurred while the patient was undergoing an operation or was under the effect of anaesthetic.
- The death occurred in prison or police custody.
The Coroner may arrange for a post-mortem examination of the body. The consent of the relatives is not needed for this but they can choose a doctor to be present.
Inquest
Inquest
An inquest is an enquiry into the medical cause and circumstances of a death. The Coroner will hold an inquest if the death was:-
- Violent or unnatural
- Caused by an industrial disease
- Caused by a road accident
- Caused by an accident at work, or
- If the cause of death remains uncertain after a post-mortem examination.
Help with the cost of the funeral
Help with the cost of the funeral
The following information should be treated as general guidance.
Who is entitled to financial assistance?
You may receive assistance if there are insufficient funds to pay for the funeral and you are responsible for making the funeral arrangements and are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
- Income support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Working Families Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Pension Credit
The Social Fund may make a contribution towards the cost of a simple funeral within the United Kingdom.
This includes:-
- Bringing the body home if the person has died away from home but within the United Kingdom
- The Death Certificate
- A standard coffin
- The hearse for the coffin and bearers
- Flowers from the person who is arranging the funeral
- Contribution towards fees of the Funeral Director
- Chaplain and organist’s fees for a simple funeral
- Cemetery Fee or Crematorium Fee
- Doctors’ Fees
Alternative Funerals
We can offer alternatives such as green funerals, eco coffins, for example willow, wicker and other natural products all of which come from sustainable sources.
Eco coffins are 100% biodegradable. All our products meet the standards set by crematoria and traditional burial sites.
Funeral Vehicles
Funeral Vehicles
Other than the traditional hearse and limousine, we can provide:-
- A motor cycle hearse suitable for a motor cycle enthusiast
- A vintage lorry hearse which is a flat bed lorry which may be suitable for someone who has worked in haulage or who has an interest in commercial vehicles
- A VW camper van hearse conversion and following limousines (stretched VW Beatles). This fleet may be suitable for a VW enthusiast
- A Land Rover hearse which is a converted Land Rover Defender. This may be suitable for a Land Rover enthusiast.
Funeral Plans
Our Prepaid Funeral Plans
When it comes to planning a funeral, it can be a sensitive topic to navigate – especially if you are a loved one planning a service or ceremony for the deceased. That’s why it may be beneficial to consider the option of a prepaid funeral plan – as you can help to alleviate the emotional and financial burdens from your family and loved ones by planning and paying for a funeral ahead of time.
Prepaid Funeral Plans from Open Prepaid Funerals
We at, P J Lundy Independent Funeral Directors have chosen to become an Introducer Appointed Representative of Open Prepaid Funerals, who offer fair, clear and transparent funeral plans. The experienced team at Open will guide you through the process of taking out a prepaid funeral plan and look after the financial aspects of the plan, whilst keeping us on hand to ensure your personal preferences can be met and that we maintain our relationships with the families we serve.
This relationship allows P J Lundy Independent Funeral Directors to provide Open with our expertise and guidance on how the funeral is conducted whilst they set up a plan to suit your needs and preferences.
You can jump straight to our page on Open’s website to see the standard plans and prices, simply click here..
About Open Prepaid Funerals
Open Prepaid Funerals Limited was formed in 2003 with the aim of providing a financially secure and ethical method of planning a future funeral by specialising in prepaid funeral plans. We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans, from a low-key unattended cremation to attended services designed to suit a variety of requirements. You can also create almost anything you require in our very detailed and unique bespoke plan.
The cost of your prepaid funeral plan depends entirely on the plan you choose, your personal preference and the level of service that you require. The expert team of Open Advisers will talk you through this on the telephone, online using a webcam, or if required, face to face.
Once set up, your payment is made into The Open Prepaid Funerals Trust Fund, where it is managed by professional fund managers, overseen by a board of trustees and independently audited annually. The trust deed has been created in such a way that its purpose is to offer greater protection to you the plan holder and your family or estate. We here at P J Lundy Independent Funeral Directors will have the responsibility for the provision of your funeral on behalf of you through Open Prepaid Funerals.
Why Choose a Prepaid Funeral Plan
By choosing a prepaid funeral plan, this is a simple and practical way to let your loved ones know that everything is taken care of. Some of the main benefits include:
- Reduces financial burden – as the funeral plan will be paid up front or in monthly instalments, this can reduce the financial burden on loved ones when the time comes.
- Can alleviate emotional stress - planning your funeral beforehand helps to alleviate added stress, but also provides a caring solution to decrease emotional stress on your loved ones.
- Funeral Director professional fees are fixed – although funeral plan prices may fluctuate due to inflation, the price of the funeral directors professional services is fixed at the time the plan has been bought – meaning that your plan is safe for years to come.
- Contribution to disbursements – your plan can include a contribution to third party costs, such as; the crematorium cost, a minister or officiant to carry out the service, flowers or obituary notices. Your contribution to disbursements is not guaranteed to be covered and your family or estate may have to make an additional contribution at the time of need. A list of potential disbursements are available in our terms and conditions.
- Individual personalisation – by choosing a prepaid funeral plan, you can decide on the theme of your own funeral yourself and ensure that everything is to your taste and personal preference ahead of the time.
By choosing a local independent funeral director with Open Prepaid Funerals, you can receive a high-quality experience along with the expertise required – allowing you to be safe in the knowledge your funeral is taken care of when the time comes. Simply get in touch with us and we will arrange an appointment with an Open Adviser or you can contact Open directly on 0330 660 0072 to get the process started.
Paul Lundy trading as P J Lundy Independent Funeral Directors is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Open Prepaid Funerals Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 962403
