Arranging a funeral without a funeral director

Although a funeral director will be invited to organise most funerals, you can arrange a funeral yourself if you prefer.

Making funeral arrangements

An independent funeral can mean taking responsibility for collecting and moving the body, arranging embalming and viewing of the deceased, providing a coffin, hearse and arranging the service, or it can just mean arranging the burial and service.

A funeral can only take place after the death is registered and the necessary forms have been completed.

Book a funeral

To book a funeral contact us by:

• phone: 01454 865831
• email: cemeteries@southglos.gov.uk

Further information can be found on our cemeteries page.

More information

If you would like further advice and guidance, the Natural Death Centre is a charitable project which provides information to help people arrange inexpensive, family organised, and environment friendly funerals.