Funeral Services
Firstly, if you are reading this and you have sadly experienced a bereavement, please accept our sincere condolences following the sad loss of your loved one.
We offer a selection of bespoke funeral packages based on both yourself and your loved ones’ wishes. Also, we have a mortuary refrigeration system that helps reduce the rate of decomposition by allowing family members to visit their loved ones before a funeral and keeping the bodies stored safely prior to burial or cremation. From an unattended low-cost service, to the traditional Lindsay service and everything else in between, all families and deceased are treated with the same compassion, care and dignity throughout. Typically, our professional services include the following:-
❖ Our staff will be available whenever you require them throughout the whole process ready to advise and guide you every step of the way.
❖ We will liaise with all third parties on your behalf, prepare and obtain all the necessary statutory documentation and co-ordinate external payments.
❖ On the day of the service you will be assigned your own funeral director who will be there every step of the way and direct all in attendance accordingly. All necessary staff will be present and instructed accordingly.
❖ Our respectful team will bring your loved one into our care using our specialist vehicles.
❖ Your loved one will rest within climate controlled mortuary facilities where they will be treated with the utmost care and dignity at all times.
❖ Should you wish to visit our chapel of rest we would highly recommend that the deceased is embalmed, the embalming process can help to make the person appear restful and restore their appearance as much as possible. You can provide us with clothes to dress your loved one with, alternatively we will provide a suitable white gown.
We understand how overwhelming organising a funeral can be, that’s why we also offer orders of service, flowers, etc, in an attempt to simplify the process by arranging all aspects of the funeral in the one place.
We also cater to all denominations, non-religious and cultural traditions. We are fortunate enough to have worked with particular communities over the years to provide an appropriate service based on their beliefs, such as the Ghanaian community, Hindu, Sikh, Church of England, Catholic, Greek orthodox and many more
David with Father Keith from Our Lady Church
“Working with the team at D. A. Lindsay and Sons is easy. You know they will act professionally, always attentive to the needs of the bereaved families who have put their trust in them”.
– Fr. Keith Sylvia, Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Addiscombe.
David in his Ghanaian funeral attire
Attended, Intimate Service – £1650 (excluding disbursements)
We feel passionately that everyone should be able to say goodbye to their loved one with a respectable service to suit their budget. We simply do not believe in hidden fees and confusing costs, therefore we have created the Attended, Intimate Service. The Intimate Service is designed for those who are more flexible with dates and times and are willing to choose from a limited choice of availability, between Monday-Wednesday only. This includes:-
❖ Support and guidance every step of the way including advice with regards to funeral payment support and government funding schemes you may be eligible for.
❖ We will liaise with all third parties on your behalf, prepare and obtain all the necessary statutory documentation and co-ordinate external payments.
❖ Our respectful team will bring your loved one into our care using our specialist vehicles.
❖ Your loved one will rest within climate controlled mortuary facilities where they will be treated with the utmost care and dignity at all times.
❖ On the day of the service you will be assigned your own funeral director and four pallbearers will be present and instructed accordingly.
❖ We will provide a basic, oak veneered coffin.
Example disbursements for Cremation:-
Croydon Crematorium Fee, from – £713.00
Doctor’s Fee – £82.00 (if applicable)
Minister’s Fee – £220.00
Memorials
Here at D.A. Lindsay & Sons we offer a unique service when selecting your loved one’s memorial. We understand the importance of having the right memorial for your loved one, as a lasting tribute.
With an extensive range of example designs to choose from, as well as a full design and consultation service for bespoke memorials, we are on-hand to help with all of your memorial requirements.
In addition to new memorials, we can also assist with renovation works on existing memorials, additional inscriptions, professional cleaning and repairs.
There is no obligation with all quotations provided, we offer competitive pricing including a discount to all families who have used our funeral services. Please contact us for more information or to make an appointment to discuss the various options available to you.
Repatriation
The Lindsay Team also specialize in repatriation services, helping family, friends and communities repatriate their loved ones worldwide.
Arranging a repatriation can be quite complex and often confusing for those involved. Once again, our team are readily available to help advise, guide and orchestrate the necessary requirements. Please see below a brief description of our professional services including the necessary elements for repatriation:-
❖ Our respectful team will bring your loved one into our care using our specialist vehicles.
❖ Your loved one will rest within climate controlled mortuary facilities where they will be treated with the utmost care and dignity at all times.
❖ Embalming and certification is necessary for overseas travel, the embalming process can also help to make the person appear restful and restore their appearance as much as possible. You can provide us with clothes to dress your loved one with, alternatively we will provide a suitable white gown.
❖ We will liaise with all third parties on your behalf, prepare and obtain all the necessary statutory documentation and co-ordinate external payments including customs etc.
❖ Provision of a zinc lined coffin or casket.
Additional services can be provided, including a funeral service in the UK prior to repatriation.
We can also arrange repatriation of cremated remains, to a final resting place or to be re-united with loved ones.We provide free, no obligation quotations with competitive pricing for all our repatriation services, so please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.